- Type Experience
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Free
Employability Development Course - Gold 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 be able to know how to find a job, be prepared for interviews and work effectively and successfully in a workplace environment.
- Type Experience
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Free
Skills
- Communication
- Course
- Education
- Employability
- Goal Orientated
- Online Databases
- Participate
- Personal-Development
- Professionalism
- Reflective Practice
- Research
Earning Criteria
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Earner has participated in a work experience placement. When deciding which work placement opportunities were best suited, earner recognised their own skills and interests and had their work experience reflect this. Before starting their placement, earner has identified the desired outcome of their work experience, showing intention.
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Earner has demonstrated their reflective abilities by understanding what went well during the work placement, and what could have gone better. Earner has further developed their knowledge of the job role and their work placement while also learning about their personal qualities as a result of this experience.
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Earner has developed their interpersonal skills in a professional setting. They have done this by responding positively to questions, asking for information and appropriately greeting customers or colleagues. Earner has further showcased their communication skills by using email within the workplace and presenting information to others.
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Earner has shown their IT skills by using an online database to search for employment opportunities and has utilised internet searches to research a potential employer. Earner has used a software application for an agreed purpose and has input information into a data processing system or computer.
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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, United Kingdom BN1 6WQ
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.