- Type Experience
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Free
Employability Development Course - Bronze Award
Issued by
Badge Nation
Earners of this badge have participated in an Employability Course running over two terms in a Year 12/13 programme. Earners have been equipped with the necessary skills to know how to find a job, be prepared for an interview and work effectively and successfully in a workplace environment.
- Type Experience
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Free
Skills
- Communications
- Course
- Detail Oriented
- Empathy
- Employability Skills
- JOB
- Participate
- Planning
- Research
Earning Criteria
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Earner has created essential job seeking documents including a CV, and a personal profile including their interests (e.g. Sociology), and attributes (e.g. hardworking, reliable). Earner has written a cover letter explaining why they are interested in a role, what their present experience is, and what skills and attributes they will bring to the role.
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Earner has learnt how to search for a job and can list at least 1 place, such as a specific website, where they can search for a job. Earner can create a shortlist of at least 3 jobs they could potentially apply to, and explain why one of their shortlisted jobs is an appropriate opportunity for them.
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Earner has learnt how to prepare for an interview by researching a prospective employer and job role, preparing brief answers to potential questions, and planning what they will wear. Earner knows how they will travel, and what documentation to take to a job interview.
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Earner has demonstrated how to communicate appropriately in job seeking and workplace contexts. Earner can greet a customer or colleague appropriately, respond positively to a question from a customer or colleague, and ask a customer or colleague for information.
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Earner has demonstrated an understanding of key workplace expectations and appropriate workplace behaviour when working with others. Earner can identify appropriate and inappropriate workplace behaviour, appropriate ways of interacting with colleagues, and the importance of good timekeeping and attendance.
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This badge is only available to Students, Members or Employees.
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Varndean College, Surrenden Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6WQ, United Kingdom
Standards
This badge has been mapped to the Participation Layer of the Cities of Learning Badging Standard. The earner has met expectations, can interact with learning and is able to join in with others.