With employment opportunities and career progression becoming increasingly competitive, it is vital that new employees appreciate the value of the correct skills and competences expected by employers.
This unit aims to guide students through the process of self-assessment of skills and competences, personal career planning and the application of different learning and development approaches within a work environment. Students are not necessarily expected to engage in work activities; however self-assessment and design must be applied within a specific work context to avoid it being generic. This unit compliments Unit 13: Work experience, to apply theory to practice as content links closely together.
The unit will also give students direction on how to prepare for job applications and interviews in a formalized manner, with the aim to improve career prospects. Students are expected to undertake a practical interview arranged and guided by the tutor or relevant employer.
- Teacher: E. P. Evans