L1 Award Employability Skills (QCF) N. Ireland.

5546-22 QAN 601/3658/3

L1 Introductory Award in Personal and Social Skills. 5546-31QAN601/3673/X

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City and Guilds 5546 – 405 – 441 - 425

Employability Skills

Candidate Name: _______________________ Start Date: Sept-2015

Assessor Name: _______________________ Completion Date: June-2016

Internal Verifier: _____________________ Date: _____________

Unit No 405 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 Complete by

Achieved Dec 2015

Unit No 441 7.0 8.0 9.0 Complete by

Achieved March 2016

Unit No 425 10.0 11.0 Complete by

Achieved June 2016

Assessor Decision. Pass: Refer:

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Unit 405
Career Planning and Making Applications Page No

1.0 Be able to choose a suitable career pathway 8

1.1 List sources of careers advice and guidance 8
1.2 Research career options 8
1.3 Agree a suitable career pathway 9

2.0 Be able to identify a suitable job, training programme or course 10

2.1 List sources of information for job vacancies, training programmes or courses 10
2.2 Find a suitable job vacancy, training programme or course 11

3.0 Understand how to prepare a Curriculum Vitae 12

3.1 Identify own skills, qualities, experience and qualifications 12
3.2 Draft a Curriculum Vitae 13

4.0 Understand how candidates are selected for an interview 15

4.1 Describe how candidates are selected for an interview for a job, 15
training programme or course

5.0 Be able to apply for a job, training placement or course 16

5.1 Obtain an application form and / or job details 16
5.2 Complete the application 16

6.0 Understand the interview process 19

6.1 List what needs to be considered in preparation for the interview 19
6.2 Observe or take part in a real or simulated interview 20
6.3 Give examples of effective and ineffective interview practice 23

Unit 441
Rights and Responsibilities in The Workplace Page No

7.0 Understand that employees have rights 28

7.1 List a range of employee rights 28
7.2 State how they are protected by law 29

8.0 Understand that employees have responsibilities 30

8.1 List a range of employee responsibilities 30
8.2 Describe his / her responsibilities 31
8.3 Explain why it is important to keep some information confidential 32

9.0 Understand why health and safety rules are important 33

9.1 Recognise and respond to hazards in his/her place of learning or work 33
9.2 List requirements for personal health and safety in his/her place of learning or work 33
9.3 Explain how he/she can contribute to keeping colleagues and customers safe and healthy 34
9.4 Contribute to a risk assessment 34
9.5 Work safely following guidelines 36
9.6 Explain and follow emergency procedures 36

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Unit 425
Effective Skills, Qualities And Attitudes For Learning And Work Page No

10.0 Be able to recognise a range of positive qualities, attitudes and behaviours for learning 41
and work
10.1 State the importance of positive and appropriate behaviour for learning and work 41
10.2 Give examples of positive and appropriate behaviour for learning and work 42
10.3 State the importance of positive qualities and attitudes for learning and work 43
10.4 Give examples of positive qualities and attitudes for learning and work 44

11.0 Understand personal development needs 45

11.1 Identify personal strengths 45
11.2 Identify personal weaknesses 46
11.3 Produce an action plan to address personal weaknesses 47
11.4 Review personal development action plan 48

12.0 Appendix 50
13.0 Supplementary evidence information sheet 51

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UNIT 405

CAREER PLANNING AND MAKING APPLICATIONS

The target date for completion of this section is Dec 2015

All relevant supplementary evidence can be inserted into the

appendix at the end of the portfolio

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Unit 405 Career planning and making applications

UAN: A/501/6880
Level: 1
Credit Value: 3
GLH: 24
Aim: The aim of this unit is to help the
learner to be able to identify and
apply for a suitable job, training
programme or course
Assessment: Learner Portfolio

Learning outcome
1. be able to choose a suitable career pathway
Assessment criteria
The learner can:

1.1 list sources of careers advice and guidance

1.2 research career options
1.3 agree a suitable career pathway.

Learning outcome
The learner will:

2. be able to identify a suitable job, training programme or course

Assessment criteria
The learner can:

2.1 list sources of information for job vacancies, training programmes or

courses
2.2 find a suitable job vacancy, training programme or course.

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Learning outcome
The learner will:

3. understand how to prepare a Curriculum Vitae

Assessment criteria
The learner can:

3.1 identify own skills, qualities, experience and qualifications

3.2 draft a Curriculum Vitae.

Learning outcome
The learner will:

4. understand how candidates are selected for interview

Assessment criteria
The learner can:

4.1 describe how candidates are selected for an interview for a job, training
programme or course.

Learning outcome
The learner will:

5. be able to apply for a job, training placement or course

Assessment criteria
5.1 obtain an application form and/or job details
5.2 complete the application.

Learning outcome
The learner will:

6. understand the interview process

Assessment criteria
The learner can:

6.1 list what needs to be considered in preparation for the interview

6.2 observe or take part in a real or simulated interview
6.3 give examples of effective and ineffective interview practice.

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Unit 405 Career planning and making applications

Supporting information

Guidance and evidence

This unit focuses on the learner planning a career and preparing for an interview.

Learners should be encouraged to consider what they want from a job or training opportunity. How
far are they willing to travel? Are there particular hours or shifts that they want or that they
cannot do? Would they prefer to train or study whilst they work or would they prefer to gain their
qualifications first? Would they prefer to work inside or outside? Do they want to work with people?

Visits could be organised to the Careers Advisory Service and/or to particular employers, training
providers or colleges. External speakers, such as Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)
professionals, could be invited to talk to the learners and discuss their individual plans. Employers
could offer interview experience.

For criterion 1.1 the candidate needs to list sources of careers advice and guidance. These could
include people, organisations and websites.

For 1.2 the candidate needs to research at least two career options.

For 1.3 the candidate needs to agree a suitable career pathway with an appropriate person eg tutor,
supervisor, careers adviser. Evidence for 1.1 to 1.3 can be a candidate statement signed by the
assessor to confirm agreement.

For criterion 2.1 the candidate needs to list sources of information for job vacancies, training
programmes or courses eg local media and job centre.

For 2.2 the candidate needs to find a suitable job vacancy, training programme or course related to
their chosen career pathway. For example, a part-time job may contribute to the candidate’s skills
development. Information could be provided for the candidate in a manageable form eg extracts
from newspapers or websites, although the learner is expected to identify relevant information and
state why their choice is a suitable one in relation to the career pathway identified in 1.3.
Evidence for 2.1 and 2.2 may be a candidate statement.

For criterion 3.1 the candidate needs to identify own skills, qualities, experience and
qualifications. Skills might include being able to communicate effectively, manage time, multi-
task, follow instructions, drive. Qualities might include being honest, punctual, conscientious,
attentive to detail, polite, hard working. Evidence for 3.1 may be a candidate statement.

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For 3.2 the candidate needs to draft a Curriculum Vitae (CV) but this can be typed up by someone
else. Evidence for 3.2 should be the CV.

For criterion 4.1 the candidate needs to describe the selection process eg job specifications,
desirable and essential criteria, application forms, CVs, types of interview, short listing. Evidence for
4.1 may be a candidate statement.

For criterion 5.1 the candidate needs to obtain an application form and/or job details. This could be
in writing, by telephone, via the internet or face-to-face. Evidence may be the application form, job
details or candidate statement.

For 5.2 the candidate needs to complete the application. This may be a form or letter but it could be
a telephone application. Evidence may be the completed form or letter of application or for a
telephone application may be an assessor observation or an audio recording.

For criterion 6.1 the candidate needs to list what needs to be considered in preparation for the
interview eg researching the job/course/placement and the company/institution, research transport
and timings, prepare clothes for the interview, etc. Evidence may be a candidate statement.

For 6.2 the candidate needs to observe or take part in a real or simulated interview. The candidate
could take part in a real interview or a practice interview. Alternatively, the candidate could watch a
video or role play. Evidence may be an assessor statement.

For 6.3 the candidate needs to give at least two examples of effective interview practice
and at least two examples of ineffective interview practice. Evidence may be a candidate
statement.

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1.0 Choose a suitable career pathway

1.1 List two sources of careers advice and guidance

For criterion (1.1) the learner needs to list sources of careers advice and
guidance. These could include people, organisations and websites.

1.________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

2.________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_ ____________________________________

1.2 Research career options

For criterion (1.2) the learner needs to research at least two career options.

1._____________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

2._____________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

____________________________________

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1.3 Agree a suitable career pathway

For criterion (1.3) the learner needs to agree a suitable career pathway with an
appropriate person eg tutor, supervisor, careers adviser.

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

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2.0 Identify a suitable job, training programme or course.

2.1 List two sources of information for job vacancies, training programmes
or courses

For criterion (2.1) the candidate needs to list two sources of information for job
vacancies, training programmes or courses eg local media and job centre.

1____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

2____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

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2.2 Find a suitable job vacancy, training programme or course

For criterion (2.2) the candidate needs to find a suitable job vacancy, training
programme or course related to their chosen career pathway. For example, a part-
time job may contribute to the learner’s skills development. Information could be
provided for the candidate in a manageable form eg extracts from newspapers or
websites, although the learner is expected to identify relevant information and
state why their choice is a suitable one in relation to the career pathway identified
in 1.3.

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

________

_______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

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3.0 Understand how to prepare a Curriculum Vitae [CV]

3.1 Identify your own skills, qualities, experiences and qualifications

For criterion 3.1 the candidate needs to identify own skills, qualities, experience
and qualifications. Skills might include being able to communicate effectively, manage
time, multi-task, follow instructions, drive. Qualities might include being honest,
punctual, conscientious, attentive to detail, polite, hard working. Evidence for 3.1
may be a candidate statement.

Skills:_________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Qualities:______________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Experiences:____________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Qualifications:__________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

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3.2 Draft a Curriculum Vitae (CV)

For 3.2 the candidate needs to draft a Curriculum Vitae (CV) but this can be typed up by
someone else. Evidence for 3.2 should be the CV.

3.2 Draft
Personal a curriculum vitae [CV]
Details

ForName:
3.2 the learner needs to draft a curriculum vitae (CV)
___________________ Date but this can be
of Birth: typed up
________
by someone else. Evidence for 3.2 should be the CV.

Address: supplementary
Additional ___________________
evidence can be submitted in appendix section 14
___________________

___________________

Tel No: ___________________

School Education and Training Year

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Further Education and Training Year

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Work Experience Year

________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

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Continued……..

Hobbies and Interests

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Personal Statement

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Referee 1: Referee 2:

Name: _________________ Name: _________________

Address: Address:

_____________________________ ____________________________

_____________________________ ____________________________

_____________________________ ____________________________

_____________________________ ____________________________

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4.0 Understand how candidates are selected for an interview

4.1 Describe how candidates are selected for an interview for a job,
training programme or course

For criterion (4.1) the learner needs to describe the selection process e.g. job
specifications, desirable and essential criteria, application forms, CVs, types of interview,
short listing. Evidence for 4.1 may be a learner statement.

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

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5.0 Be able to apply for a job, training placement or course

5.1 Obtain an application form and / or job details. (see below)

For criterion (5.1) candidate needs to obtain an application form and/or job details.
This could be in writing, by telephone, via the internet or face-to-face. Evidence may
be the application form, job details or learner statement.

5.2 Complete the application.

Supplementary evidence can be submitted in the appendix section

Please fill in the following Job Application Template

Job applied for:__________________________________

Personal Details
Title Surname First Name(s)

Home Address:

Postcode:

Telephone:

E-mail:
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Nationality:
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Date of Birth:

Do you need a work permit for permanent employment in the UK? Yes No

Do you have one? Yes No

Do you hold a full UK driving Licence? Yes No

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Continued……
Education and Qualifications

Please provide details of qualifications obtained or currently studied for.

List most recent first and give all results known whatever the outcome.

Educational Institution Date Awarded Award & Title of Result

Award GCSE / BTEC

Employment and Work Experience.

Please describe briefly any work (whether paid or unpaid) which you have undertaken.
Start with most recent first.

Date Employer Name Job Title / Responsibility Reason for Leaving

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Continued…..

Referees / References

Referee 1 Referee 2

Name:___________________________ Name:___________________________

Position:_________________________ Position:_________________________

Address:_________________________ Address:_________________________

________________________________ ________________________________

________________________________ ________________________________

________________________________ ________________________________

________________________________ ________________________________

Declaration

The statements made on this form are true. I understand any false statements may

jeopardize my application and may lead to an offer being withdrawn. I have completed the

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Data.

Signed:____________________________________

Print Name:________________________________

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6.0 Understand the interview process

6.1 List what needs to be considered in preparation for the interview

For criterion (6.1) the learner needs to list what needs to be considered in preparation
for the interview e.g. researching the job/course/placement and the company/institution,
research transport and timings, prepare clothes for the interview, etc. Evidence may be
a learner statement.

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

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6.2 Observe or take part in a real or simulated interview

For criterion (6.2) the candidate needs to observe or take part in a real or
simulated interview. The candidate could take part in a real interview or a practice
interview. Alternatively, the candidate could watch a video or role play. Evidence may
be an assessor statement.

Please see the interview record sheet on the next page.

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1. Tell me about yourself? [5] [___]

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

2. Why did you apply for this course? [5] [___]

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

3. Why should you progress to the next level of the course? [5] [___]

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

4. What would you like to be doing in five years’ time? [5] [___]

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

5. Tell me two main strengths or positive things about you? [5] [___]

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

6. Can you outline any weaknesses you may have? [5] [___]

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

7. What is your greatest accomplishment up until now? [5] [___]

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
8. What can you add to the course that others cannot add? [5] [___]

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

9. What motivates you and why? [5] [___]

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

10. Do you have any questions to ask me? [5] [___]

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

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INTERVIEW FEEDBACK SHEET

Score out of 50 ________

Adjusted Score out of 100 ________

How do you feel the interview went.

Student comments:
___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Tutor comments:
___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Signed:………………………………………………........................................………………(Lecturer)

Signed:………………………………………………........................................………………(Student)

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6.3 Give examples of effective and ineffective interview practice

For criterion (6.3) the candidate needs to give at least two examples of effective
interview practice and at least two examples of ineffective interview practice.
Evidence may be a learner statement.

Effective interview practice.

1.________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

2.________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_ ____________________________________

Ineffective interview practice.

1._____________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

2._____________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

____________________________________

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ASSESSOR FEEDBACK SHEET

Student comments:

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Tutor comments:

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Unit Complete. Signed:……………………………………………………………………………………………..….. (Lecturer)

Y/N

Signed:………………………………………………........................................………………(Student)

Date:……………………..

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UNIT 441

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE WORKPLACE

The target date for completion of this section is March 2016

All relevant supplementary evidence can be inserted into

the appendix section of the booklet

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Unit 441 Rights and Responsibilities In The Workplace

UAN: L/501/6883
Level: 1
Credit Value: 3
GLH: 20
Aim: The aim of this unit is to help the
learner understand that employees have
rights and responsibilities and why
health and safety rules are important.
Assessment: Learner Portfolio

Learning outcome
7. Understand that employees have rights

Assessment criteria
The learner can:

7.1 list a range of employee rights

7.2 state how employee rights are protected by law

Learning outcome
The learner will:

8. understand that employees have responsibilities

Assessment criteria
The learner can:

8.1 list a range of employee responsibilities

8.2 describe his/her responsibilities
8.3 explain why it is important to keep some information confidential.

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Learning outcome
The learner will:

9. understand why health and safety rules are important

Assessment criteria
The learner can:

9.1 recognise and respond to hazards in his/her place of learning or work

9.2 list requirements for personal health and safety in his/her place of
learning or work
9.3 explain how he/she can contribute to keeping colleagues and customers
safe and healthy
9.4 contribute to a risk assessment
9.5 work safely following guidelines
9.6 explain and follow emergency procedures.

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7.0 Understand that employees have rights

7.1 List a range of employee rights

For criterion (7.1) the candidate needs to list a range of employee rights. These could
include safe and secure workplace, contract of employment, equal opportunities. Evidence
may be a candidate statement or a record of questioning.

Employee Right 1:

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Employee Right 2:

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Employee Right 3:

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

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7.2 State how employee rights are protected by law

For criterion 7.2 the candidate needs to state how employee rights are protected by
law. This could include both the laws and the enforcement agencies eg Health and
Safety Executive, Equal Opportunities Commission. Evidence may be a candidate statement
or a record of questioning.

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

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8.0 Understand that employees have responsibilities

8.1 List a range of employee responsibilities

For criterion (8.1) the candidate needs to list a range of employee responsibilities.
These could include health and safety and data protection.

Employee Responsibility 1:

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Employee Responsibility 2:

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Employee Responsibility 3:

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

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8.2 Describe his / her responsibilities

For criterion (8.2) the candidate needs to describe his/her responsibilities at his/her place
of learning or work e.g. working to the organisation’s health and safety guidelines, keeping
relevant information confidential. Evidence may be a learner statement or a record of
questioning.

Employee Responsibilities At College

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Employee Responsibilities At Work

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

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8.3 Explain why it is important to keep some information confidential

For criterion (8.3) the learner needs to explain why it is important to keep some
information confidential. Evidence may be a learner statement or a record of questioning.

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

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9.0 Understand why health and safety rules are important

9.1 Recognise and respond to hazards in his/her place of learning or work

For criterion (9.1) the candidate needs to recognise and respond to hazards in his/her
place of learning or work eg report trailing wires, report unsafe equipment. These
hazards may be real or simulated.

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________

____________________________________

9.2 list requirements for personal health and safety in his/her place of learning
or work

For criterion (9.2) the candidate needs to list requirements for personal health and
safety in his/her place of learning or work eg wearing Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE), taking regular breaks.

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

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9.3 Explain how he/she can contribute to keeping colleagues and customers
safe and healthy

For criterion (9.3) the candidate needs to explain how he/she can contribute to
keeping colleagues and customers safe and healthy eg by explaining fire safety
procedures to visitors, by knowing how to access first aid provision.

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

9.4 Contribute to a risk assessment

For criterion (9.4) the candidate needs to contribute to a risk assessment in terms of
providing information to a person in a position of responsibility.

Evidence for 9.1 to 9.4 may be oral or written(see written template on the next page),
and may be a learner statement or a record of questioning.

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

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Address:
RISK ASSESSMENT Date of Assessment:

Client Name: Assessor Name:

Rating = Severity x Likelihood

1 – 6 = Low 7 – 11 = Medium 12 – 15 = High 16 – 25 = Very High

Activity Hazard Persons Affected L S R Controlling Action

Likelihood Severity Rating = Severity x Likelihood

1 Highly Unlikely 1 Minor Injury 1 – 6 = Low

2 Possible 2 Minor Injury – First Aid 7 – 11 = Medium
3 Likely 3 lost Time Accident 12 – 15 = High
4 Probable 4 Loss of Limb / Hospitalisation 16 – 25 = Very High
5 Highly Probable 5 Death

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9.5 Work safely following guidelines

For criterion (9.5) the candidate needs to work safely following health and
safety guidelines ie follow organisation’s health and safety procedures and use
PPE if appropriate.

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

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9.6 Explain and follow emergency procedures

For criterion (9.6) the candidate needs to explain and follow emergency procedures
eg explaining the purpose of, and taking part in, a fire drill.

Evidence for 9.5 and 9.6 may be a learner statement and assessor observation.

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UNIT 404 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE WORKPLACE

ASSESSOR FEEDBACK SHEET

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UNIT 425

EFFECTIVE SKILLS, QUALITIES AND

ATTITUDES FOR LEARNING AND WORK

The target date for completion of this section is June 2016

All relevant supplementary evidence may be inserted

into the appendix in section of the booklet

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Unit 425 Effective skills, qualities and attitudes

for learning and work

UAN: Y/506/2703
Level: 1
Credit Value: 2
GLH: 14
Aim: The aim of this unit is for the learner
to recognise positive qualities,
attitudes and behaviours for learning
and work and understand own
development needs.
Assessment: Learner Portfolio

Learning outcome
The learner will:

10. be able to recognise a range of positive qualities, attitudes and

behaviours for learning and work
Assessment criteria
The learner can:

10.1 state the importance of positive and appropriate behaviour for

learning and work
10.2 give examples of positive and appropriate behaviour for learning
and work
10.3 state the importance of positive qualities and attitudes for
learning and work
10.4 give examples

Range
10.1 and 10.2 behaviour – conduct, actions, manners, ways.
10.3 qualities – characteristics, personality traits.
10.3 and 10.4 attitudes – view, position, approach, reaction, opinion,
feeling, ideas.

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Learning outcome
The learner will:

11. understand personal development needs

Assessment criteria
The learner can:

11.1 identify personal strengths

11.2 identify personal weaknesses
11.3 produce an action plan to address personal weaknesses
11.4 review personal development action plan.

Range
11.4 review – assess what went well and not so well.

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10.0 Be able to recognise a range of positive qualities, attitudes and
behaviours for learning and work

10.1 State the importance of positive and appropriate behaviour for learning
and work
For criterion 10.1 the learner must state the importance of positive and appropriate
behaviour for learning and work eg to appear motivated, enthusiastic, interested,
attentive, to get noticed, to be appreciated, to give a good impression, to keep the
job, be considered for promotion, to show respect. Evidence may be a written or
verbal learner statement or an assessor record.

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10.2 Give examples of positive and appropriate behaviour for learning and
work

For criterion 10.2 the learner must give examples of positive and appropriate
behaviour for learning and work eg getting work on time, working hard, meeting
deadlines, taking on more duties and responsibilities, follow rules and regulations,
show respect to others, maintain confidentiality. Evidence may be a written or
verbal learner statement, an assessor record, mind map, images with text.

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10.3 State the importance of positive qualities and attitudes for learning
and work

For criterion 10.3 the learner must state the importance of positive qualities and
attitudes for learning and work eg honesty to be trusted with confidential
information, reliability to do work required on time and to a good standard,
flexibility to adapt to changing needs within workplace, to give a good impression, to
keep the job, be considered for promotion, to show respect. Evidence may be a
written or verbal learner statement or an assessor record.

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10.4 Give examples of positive qualities and attitudes for learning and work

For criterion 10.4 the learner must give examples of positive qualities and
attitudes for learning and work eg trustworthiness, honesty, enthusiastic,
motivated, willing, caring, helpful. Evidence may be a written or verbal learner
statement, an assessor record, mind map, images with text.

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11.0 Understand personal development needs

11.1 Identify personal strengths

For criterion 11.1 the learner must identify personal strengths eg adaptability,
flexibility, motivation, commitment, resilience, organised, hard working.
Evidence may be a written or verbal learner statement, an assessor record, spider
diagram, table of personal strengths.

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11.2 Identify personal weaknesses

For criterion 11.2 the learner must identify personal weaknesses eg poor
timekeeping, lack of attention to detail, lazy, dishonest, inflexible. Evidence may be a
written or verbal learner statement, an assessor record, spider diagram, table of
personal weaknesses.

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11.3 Produce an action plan to address personal weaknesses

For criterion 11.3 the learner must produce an action plan to address personal
weaknesses. To include dates, people and resources, steps to take and review dates.
Evidence must be a written learner action plan (can be scribed by someone else).

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11.4 Review personal development action plan

For criterion 11.4 the learner must review personal development action plan eg to
check to see if steps and actions have been completed and how effective they were.
Evidence may be a written or verbal learner statement, annotated action plan.

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UNIT 425 EFFECTIVE SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ATTITUDES FOR

LEARNING AND WORK

ASSESSOR FEEDBACK SHEET

Student comments:

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Tutor comments:

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Unit Complete. Signed:……………………………………………………………………………………………..….. (Lecturer)

Y/N

Signed:………………………………………………........................................………………(Student)

Date:……………………..

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12.0 APPENDICIES

Please include all relevant supplementary

evidence in this section.

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13.0 Supplementary Evidence Could Include The Following

Unit 405

Career Planning and Making Applications

A careers information / pathway progression leaflet

Newspaper extracts highlighting a career in the students chosen pathway

A completed curriculum vitae (CV)

A completed job application form

A completed job interview form

Unit 441

Rights Responsibilities in The Workplace

A copy of the students CSR card

A copy of a work based assessment sheet / job record sheet

Unit 425

Effective Skills, Qualities and Attitudes For Learning and Work

A written statement from an employer

A written statement from a charity or voluntary organisation

A certificate from an outside body such as Duke of Edinburgh / first Aid

Two college review sheets outlining progression throughout the year

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Evidence requirements for portfolio assessed units

All the units are assessed by learner portfolio. The portfolio is the term given

to the collection of evidence which shows that the learner has met the

assessment criteria.

Usually evidence of learner performance will be derived from assessor

observation and/or testimony from an expert witness of the learner carrying

out activities in the learning and/or work environment.

Evidence is not required in a pre-set format and may be of many types and

from diverse sources.

Examples of types of evidence include:

 learner statement

 notes

 letter

 email

 application form

 annotated or highlighted text

 action plan

 Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

 review and tutorial records

 report

 project plan

 job cards and advertisements

 diary
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 worksheet

 calculations

 expenditure record

 audio/video recorded discussion/presentation/interview

 photograph

 assessor observation

 witness statement

 picture

 poster

 leaflets

 map

 product

 model

 sculpture

 screen dumps (print screen).

Please note that centres are not restricted to the types of evidence listed

above.

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