View Unit : Applying for Jobs and Courses

Unit

Unit Reference Number

J/500/8541

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Applying for Jobs and Courses

Unit Level

Level 1

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

14.1 Foundations For Learning and Life, 14.2 Preparation for Work

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Know how to apply in writing for a job or course	1.1	Complete a standard job or course application form
		1.2	Produce a letter of application for a given job or course in an appropriate format and containing all relevant information
		1.3	Produce a CV which includes all relevant personal information plus details of education and experience
2	Recognise good practice in making written applications	2.1	List four “do’s” and/or “don’ts” in completing application forms
2	Recognise good practice in making written applications	2.2	Identify good and bad features of two given letters of application for a job or course
3	Know how to prepare for an interview	3.1	List three questions which might be asked by an interviewer and provide an appropriate answer to each
		3.2	Prepare an appropriate question to ask the interviewer
		3.3	Identify the personal presentation skills required by an interviewee
4	Know how to take part appropriately in an interview	4.1	Respond appropriately to questions asked in an interview
		4.2	Ask an approriate question of the interviewer
		4.3	Use appropriate body language
5	Recognise the kind of criteria which may be used in the selection process for a given job	5.1	Identify three important criteria which might be applied in shortlisting or making appointments

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