workability resources overview vocational skills – 4 units 8. personal hygiene & self-...
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Workability Resources Overview
Vocational skills – 4 Units
8. Personal Hygiene & Self-Presentation
2. Getting a Job & Preparing for work
3. Being a Good Worker
4. Communication
5. Appropriate Work Behaviour
6. Assertiveness, Respect & Rights
7. Health & Safety at Work
1. Work, Jobs & Skills
Introduction to Catering
Introduction to Working in an Office
Introduction to Working in a Supermarket
Introduction to Horticulture
Core skills – 8 Units
Workability Resources Overview: Units
1. Work, Jobs & Skills
What is work? Payment
When people workIs your job paid or unpaid, full or part-time?
Why do people work?
Work changes your lifeHas work changed your day?
People in workWho are the people you meet in
work?
Jobs that people doHorticultureHospitalityCateringRetailServicesCaretaking and grounds maintenanceFarm workCare workBuilding/construction workFactory workCar/garage/forecourt workOffice/administration workSports and leisure industry
The working environmentThe placeThe peopleClothes/uniformTools
Skills and qualitiesWhat type of person are you? What do you need to be good at
in your job?
Workability Resources Overview: Units
2. Getting a Job and Preparing for Work
How do people find work? Steps in getting a job Application InterviewWhat happens once you get the job? Contract
Preparing for your new jobIt’s the night before you go to work! It’s the morning before you go to work! How do I know what to wear for work?
The where, who, what and when of the job Where Who What (tasks) What (tools) and when Work rota
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3. Being a Good Worker
What does it mean to be a good worker? Time keeping When you take a break When you can’t go to work
Rules at work
Taking responsibility for your work
Team work People on your team The team’s job Your role on the team Arguments at work
Working Independently
Using tools/equipment/ resources
Following instructions
Problem solving Asking for help Who should you ask? When should you ask? Ways to ask for help Decision-making
Flexibility, perseverance and change Distractions Concentration Staying focused between breaks Dealing with fair and unfair requests Saying no
Workability Resources Overview: Units
5. Appropriate Work Behaviour
People in workCo-workersThe boss
RelationshipsPhysical closenessCommunicating feelings at work
Appropriate behaviour Be polite and show good manners Consider the feelings of others Smile and be happy
Inappropriate behaviour Inappropriate comments Huffing Telling tales Staring at people
Other things you should know Compliments Getting compliments Using mobile phones
Some final rules! Telling lies Stealing things Drinking alcohol Taking drugs Behaving dangerously Being violent or hitting people
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6. Assertiveness, Respect & Rights
Standing up for yourself Passive Assertive Aggressive
Bullying If you are being bullied
Respect Respect for other people Respect for property Respect for yourself
Your rights at work
Workability Resources Overview: Units
7. Health and Safety at Work
What is health and safety at work?
Employer responsibilities Health & safety officer
Your responsibilities
Protective clothing
Signs and symbols
Risks, hazards and dangers
Workplace stress If you feel stressed at work
Workability Resources Overview: Units
8. Personal Hygiene & Self-Presentation
What is personal hygiene? Why should you have good personal hygiene?
Bad habits and personal hygiene
Keeping your body clean What parts of the body do you need to keep clean? How can you keep yourself clean?
Personal hygiene products
Keeping your clothes clean
Personal appearance