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This short qualification is designed to help prepare you to enter the world of work.
Qualification objectives
The objectives of this qualification is to help you to:
Develop and enhance skills required for the working environment
Develop your confidence for employment and motivation
Improve your communication skills and personal effectiveness
Provide a basis for further study
KEY TERMS
You may be asked to do one of the following through the completion of this booklet. Refer
to this table for further guidance.
Explanation of terms
Define Give the meaning of a word or phrase.
Demonstrate Show an understanding of the subject.
Describe Provide details about the subject or item.
Explain Provide details about the subject with reasons showing how or why.
Give (examples
of...)
Provide relevant examples to support the subject.
Identify List or name the main points.
Indicate Point out or show using words, illustrations or diagrams.
Locate Find or identify.
List Make a list of words, sentences or comments.
Outline Identify or describe the main points.
Plan Think about, organise and present information in a logical way. This
could be presented as written information, a diagram or an
illustration.
Show Give information that includes clear knowledge about the subject.
State Give the main points in brief, clear sentences.
Use Take an item, resource or piece of information and link to the question
or task
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Unit 1 Understanding Mindset
This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of how employability can be
affected by their mindset, focusing on the key qualities sought by employers.
The learner will:
1. Understand how mindset can improve employability
The learner can:
1.1 State what mindset qualities are attractive to employers
1.2 Identify what qualities they already have
1.3 Outline why honesty, commitment, flexibility and accountability are key qualities to
employers
1.4 Give examples of when they have been honest, committed, flexible and accountable
1.5 Outline how own mindset qualities could affect their employability
1.6 Identify actions to improve own mindset qualities
1.1 : In clear sentences, state what mindset qualities are attractive to employers
The mindset qualities that are required are being a good team player, good
communication skills and confidence, being a good team leader, being open to challenges
and tasks that are given to you, being enthusiastic, having good verbal skills to customers
and employers also positivity is a big quality in the work environment
1.2 : Identify the qualities you already have that are attractive to potential employers
The qualities that I have are good communication skills with coworkers and customers I
am open to complete any task that is given to me in the work environment if I’m capable
of completing it also I am very enthusiastic and full of determination to fulfill my task also
I have good flexibility skills which allow me to multi task and get the job done quicker.
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1.3 : Outline why honesty, commitment, flexibility and accountability are key qualities to
employers
Honesty is very important in the work place so there’s no false accusations, excuses or
comments about employees and employers in the work place or about the work place
also so employees and coworkers can communicate and work as a team to complete their
tasks. Commitment is very important in the work place because that shows that you are a
hard worker and want to complete any tasks/challenges given your way without
commitment work wouldn’t be done and it will cause problems in the work environment.
Flexibility is very important because that meant you can multi task and do more than one
job at once to make things easier for others and so the work doesn’t stop. Accountability
is very important especially if you’re a team leader because you got the responsibility to
make sure that the work gets done and that everyone is a team player also you are
responsible for people’s safety at the work place and so your tasks are completed
correctly
1.4 : Give examples of when you have been honest, committed, flexible and accountable
I am always an honest person whether in my free time at college or at the work
environment. At my job for 2sisters I amalways committed to complete my task that’s
been set for me for example my supervisor was going for break and I had to fill in for him
so I was committed to help him out and get the job done for him so the production
doesn’t stop. I have always been flexible at the work place for example my coworker went
on break so I had to work on my production line and his at the same time so nothing was
delayed and no one was behind until he came back from break just like when I filled in for
my supervisor when he went out for his lunch. I haven’t been in the position to be
accountable over something or someone at the work place yet.
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1.5 : Outline how mindset qualities could affect your employability
If you have most if not all the mindset qualities that are required by the employee you
have a higher chance of getting hired also it will show your employee that you are a good
worker and it could open more paths in your career also it could lead to an promotion in
the long run and your references will be good for future careers also you have a higher
chance of getting employed than the person that hasn’t got them qualities.
1.6 : Identify actions to improve your own mindset qualities
To improve my mindset qualities I think I would need to try and get more sleep and take
vitamins regularly so I can be more energetic and productive in certain situations also I
would need to improve my confidence so I could break the ice between me and my
coworkers if I start a new job
Unit 7: Managing your time
This unit introduces learners to timekeeping as well as time management. It covers
developing a sense of responsibility and control when it comes to time, how to work with
appropriate people (eg supervisor) to identify priorities, how to identify when support might
be needed and who to ask.
The unit will look at why punctuality, reliability and the need for preparation are important
in the workplace.
Learning outcome 1
The learner will:
1. Understand and demonstrate how time can be managed and plan own work activity
The learner can:
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1.1 Give 2 examples of how time can be managed in a place of work
1.2 Review own time management and identify areas where
they could improve
1.3 Plan own work activity, with appropriate support from others
1.4 Carry out a work activity within planned timescale
Learning outcome 2
The learner will:
2. Know how to access support when experiencing time management problems
The learner can:
2.1 Describe 2 different time-related problems that can lead to disruption in a place of work
2.2 Identify where they can access support when they run into difficulties with time
management
Learning outcome 3
The learner will:
3. Understand why punctuality and reliability are important in the place of work
The learner can:
3.1 Give 2 examples of why punctuality is important in the place of work, identifying the
consequences of not being punctual
3.2 Identify what is meant by reliability in each of the following
Work-related contexts:
Production
Customer service
Learning Outcome 1
1.1 Give two examples of how time can be managed in a place of work
A good way to manage time at the work place would be creating a schedule where it
would be easier to manage your work and brake time so that the job gets done in the
time that’s provided. Also, you can set yourself goals to complete the goals in the time
that is provided for you in the work place.
1.2 Review your own time management and identify areas where
you could improve
I could manage my time better by setting a timer on my phone while going on break so I
don’t use up all my break on eating lunch at the canteen but also so I can get changed
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back into my working clothing ang go back on the production line on time so I can get on
with my task and fulfill it.
1.3 Plan your own work activity, with appropriate support from others
My work plan is to create a website/SoundCloud account and use logic pro X to produce
HIP HOP/RAP/TRAP beats made by me and with the support of my lecture where I upload
the beats on to my SoundCloud website account.
1.4 Carry out a work activity within planned timescale
Learning Outcome 2
2.1 Describe 2 different time-related problems that can lead to disruption in a place of
work
the first, time related problem and probably the main one is staff being late to work on
the morning or depending what time your shift starts because that then slows down the
work In the work place and doesn’t just effect the person that was late but also everyone
around them. Secondly if someone is not completing the task that’s placed in front of
them in the time window that’s provided for them because it can affect the whole team
and could lead to not finishing the task due to time waste or not enough time spent on
the task.
2.2 Identify where you can access support when you run into difficulties with time
management
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I could go and access help by reporting to the line manager or take props from the senior
coworkers that have been at the place of work for longer than you so they can give you a
few pointers.
Learning Outcome 3
3.1 Give two examples of why punctuality is important in the place of work, identifying
the consequences of not being punctual
First punctuality is very important in the place of work because if coworkers are always
late the production line will be late which means the product won’t be in production and
it could really affect the company. Secondly if coworkers are late this could mean that the
workers that are already on the production line would need to work for two which could
lead to mistakes or accidents because of lack of staff at that moment.
3.2 Identify what is meant by reliability in each of the following
Work-related contexts: that you are reliable in the work place and coworkers can trust
you with the tasks that are giving to you
Production: you need to be reliable to complete your tasks in the time that is set so that
the production doesn't stop and so the job gets done in the time window that is set
Customer service: you need to be reliable with customer service, you need to understand
the customer and the customer's needs about the product and you need to help the
customer with the purchase in some areas of the job
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Unit 33: Writing a CV
Learning outcome 1
The learner will:
1. Know the type of information usually included in a CV
The learner can:
1.1 Identify the type of information usually included in a CV
1.2 Collect the information they will need to create a CV ensuring it is accurate and up to
date
Learning outcome 2
The learner will:
2. Understand the importance of a reference
The learner can:
2.1 Identify 2 people who would be suitable as referees
2.2 Give examples of people who would not be acceptable as referees
Learning outcome 3
The learner will:
3. Produce a CV
The learner can:
3.1 Choose a suitable layout for a CV
3.2 Produce an accurate and appropriately laid out CV using IT
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Learning outcome 1
1.1 Identify and list the type of information usually included in a CV
A CV includes your personal info like name, age, email, address, previous work
experience, education etc. You also need to tell the employer a little bit about yourself
and references from previous employers.
1.2 Collect the information they will need to create a CV ensuring it is accurate and up to
date. Create a checklist below
Name/surname
Address/postcode
Email
Phone number
Education and grade status
Personal info
Previous employment and experience
References from previous employers
Add any additional information
Learning outcome 2
2.1 Identify two people who would be suitable as referees
Two people that could be good references could be a previous boss either from work or
work experience or it could be a college/university teacher
2.2 Give examples of people who would not be acceptable as referees
People that wouldn’t be suitable references would be close friends or family relatives
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FIND EXAMPLES OF EFFECTIVE CV/RESUME LAYOUTS. SCREEN SHOT THEM AN INCLUDE
BELOW.
With that in mind, produce your own CV and submit along with this booklet.
3.1 Choose a suitable layout for your CV
3.2 Produce an accurate and appropriately laid out CV using IT
