Career Planning for the Public Services

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
Y/616/8398
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about career planning and progression in the public services.

  • Sources of information include: www, recruitment offices, open days, college courses, work experience, friends and relatives
  • Job roles include: military, emergency services, non-uniformed, support staff,
  • Career pathways include: promotions paths, specialist training.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Outline different relevant sources of information on careers in the public services.
  • 1.2
    Outline potential job roles within the sector that match own interests, skills and qualifications held (existing or planned).
  • 1.3
    Describe different career pathways within the public services, relevant to own aspirations.
2

Know about the skills, qualities and entry requirements for working in public services.

  • Skills, attitudes and behaviours could include: honesty, integrity, reliability, positive attitude, teamwork, problem solving, relationship building, communication including verbal and non-verbal
  • Entry requirements could include: medical, physical, educational.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to work in a specific public service and why these are important.
  • 2.2
    Outline the entry requirements, including any qualifications required for different job roles.
3

Know about the application and selection process for public service employment.

  • Application process:paper and online, CV, covering letters, application forms, entry requirements e.g. physical, educational, medical
  • Selection process: testing centres, medicals, interviews, psychometric tests, simulated tasks.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe the application and selection process for a specific job role within the public services.
  • 3.2
    Describe effective ways to prepare for the selection process for a specific job role.
4

Be able to complete an application for a role in a chosen public service.

  • Information could include:strengths and weaknesses, qualifications, work experience, clubs, voluntary work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Present information relevant to the role about own skills, qualities, achievements and experiences in a job application for a specific role in a chosen public service.
  • 4.2
    Use appropriate conventions, format and style to complete the job application.
  • 4.3
    Present information clearly and accurately.