The Employability Skills Development course takes an activity-based approach to raising learners’ awareness about employer expectations and the working environment.

 

Developed in response to an increasing national focus on work-related learning, it will meet the needs of providers looking for a programme of activities to support learners in preparation for vocational training, for achieving an employability qualification, or for getting a job.

Who is it for?

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The Employability Skills Development course may be used by learners aged 14+ in school or college settings, or by learners participating in work-related programmes in a variety of other contexts. The activities are generic and can therefore be adapted to reflect the vocational interests of a range of users.

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Facts and Figures

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• Flexible, multi-level programme

• Internally moderated

• Accredits 10-60 hours of activity

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Requirements
 

Learners must present evidence of their activities in an organised portfolio or e-portfolio.

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This will contain:
 

The Employability Skills Development book contains activities designed to develop learners' skills in 12 areas: self-management; team working; business and enterprise; customer awareness; problem solving; communication; working with numbers; IT in the workplace; applying for a job; exploring job opportunities; rights and responsibilities at work; and health and safety in the workplace.

Course Content

By the end of this course students will have a better understanding  of; 
 

• are flexible and can meet the needs of different learners

• support personalised learning

• can be used in a range of contexts and for different programmes of learning

• encourage a ‘pick and mix’ approach, allowing learning opportunities to be chosen for varying time frames

• are generic and can be adapted to suit any vocational interest