To recognise and discuss personal skills and qualities which promote self-esteem and confidence To identify and differentiate between short and long term goals To determine the necessary steps to achieve short-term goals, weekly planning and to-do lists Personal Skills and Qualities Goals and planning -List and discuss personal skills & qualities and examples which promote self-esteem & confidence -List and discuss past experiences which positively reflect skills & qualities -Identify individual long-term goals. -Completion of weekly planner and lists Module 2: Vocational Skills – 2.1 Job Preparation 2.1.2 CV & Cover Letter Writing Skills Level Learning Objectives Curriculum Content Activities To become familiar with the and be able to identify the core components of a CV & cover letter To complete and personalise a CV template An introduction to CV & Cover letter writing -Completion of table on CV rules and etiquette exercise -Matching exercise on CV content -Completion of CV template Independent Level Learning Objectives Curriculum Content Activities To be able to structure and format a CV & letter using appropriate phrases & vocational terms for industry specific areas Structuring a CV & Cover letter. Appropriate phrases & vocational terms for CV & Cover letter writing. -Answering questions on CVs -Completion of truth & false table for CV rules and content -CV Crossword -Completion of CV and letter templates
To begin to learn about the job search process Begin to learn about where to job search and identify ideal job and related aspects (location, duties, culture, etc) -Research potential job opportunities, role requirements -Identify where to job-seek- job centre, website, employment agencies, newspapers Independent Learning Objectives Curriculum Content Activities To learn about and increase knowledge of the job search process Identify and refine job-seeking avenues and employment needs -Identify future training and development needs for employment, volunteering, courses etc -Identify more detailed avenues of create LinkedIn profile -Refine needs in identifying ideal job Module 2: Vocational Skills – 2.2. Job Seeking 2.2.2 Job Application Basic Learning Objectives Curriculum Content Activities To begin to learn about applying for a job Begin to learn about where to apply for a job -Identify personal strengths, seek external input
Direct and Indirect styles of Communication -To understand and be able to use context appropriate indirect or direct communication styles as well as phrases in workplace culture Module 3: Intercultural Communication – 3.1 Verbal 3.1.1 Formal & Informal Uses of Communication Level Learning Objectives Curriculum Content Activities To be able to differentiate between formal and informal phrases, having a basic awareness of their appropriateness within different contexts To be able to identify relationship types based on the formality of language used Formal and informal phrases in context of workplace culture -Identify inappropriate sentences in written formal language exercise -Select formal words/phrases exercise -Listening exercise – identify type of relationship based on language used in conversations Independent Learning Objectives Curriculum Content Activities To understand, practice and apply the usage of appropriate formal and informal phrases in context of workplace culture Formal and informal phrases in context of workplace culture -Identify formal/informal phrases exercise –group work -Create own examples -Identify formal and informal email communication -Create dialogues in pairs from selection of phrases provided
To be able to get relevant information sources e.g. to look for private accommodation Information about how to move into private flats -Finding a home and relevant support services Module 4: Services 4.3 Entry to the Labour Market Basic Level Learning Objectives Curriculum Content Activities To be made aware of local employment training organisations To be able to identify employment support organisations and methods of engagement To be made aware of all necessary documentation for entitlement to work (tax forms, etc.) Identifying personal work interests -Discussion of personal legal status -Support services to locate and engage with -Discussion re professional experience, etc (pair-work) Independent Level Learning Objectives Curriculum Content Activities To be aware of status types (entitlements) and working requirements To learn how to achieve educational qualification recognition within the new country and the necessary steps - To be of courses supporting the entry in the labour market To be aware of relevant support organisations for employment training Information about status types and entitlements (requirements for working) Information about possibilities to recognise educational achievements -Professional status, formal & informal experience. -Preparing for entry into labour market, volunteering opportunities. -Recognition of foreign qualifications, support organisations etc.
Module 5: Rights and Responsibilities 5.1 Employment Rights Basic Level Learning Objectives Curriculum Content Activities To be able to demonstrate an understanding of your rights as an employee and/or as an agency worker To be able to demonstrate an understanding of what should be contained within an employment contract To demonstrate an understanding of what is covered by the terms and conditions of employment Introduction to employment rights Introduction to what should be contained in a contract of employment, e.g. contract hours, sick pay, holiday entitlement etc Introduction to terms and conditions of employment - Identify the individual statutory rights and simple definitions - Discuss simple scenarios regarding employment rights and what employer/employee should do -Create a simple contract of employment -Discuss and identify implied terms Independent Level Learning Objectives Curriculum Content Activities
Module 5: Rights and Responsibilities 5.2 Workplace Health and Safety Basic Level Learning Objectives Curriculum Content Activities To be able to demonstrate an understanding of what is meant by H & S in the workplace and why it is important in any company To be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of employers’ and employees’ responsibilities for Health and Safety To be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of common examples of Health and Safety signage Basic, broad outline of the Health and Safety at work act and reasons for having it Duties, roles and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act Examples and definitions of commonly used Health and Safety signage – examples taken from different types of employment -Discuss H&S laws as a class - Conduct online research into H&S at work info with a partner to find example scenarios -Match H&S signs to correct definitions in pairs or alone Independent Learning Objectives Curriculum Content Activities To be able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the most common risks in the workplace To be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of employer and employee duties and responsibilities To be able to demonstrate skills in research and identification of Health and Safety signs used in the workplace Risks present in the workplace, relating to different job types, such as factories, office, retail, catering Who is responsible for different aspects of health and safety at work – employers and employees responsibilities Comprehensive of health and safety signs, including less commonly used ones -Discussion and online research for different sectors and correlating H&S legislation -Use resources at provided link for group work on H&S at work -Match H&S signs to definitions -Students provided with scenarios and must identify which H&S laws/acts have been broken