UNIT 4 Transition - Preparation for Post-16 - CCEA

UN I T 4

Transition Preparation for Post-16

U NIT 4

UNITS OF WORK FOR PUPILS WITH MODERATE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES (KS 4)

Unit 4: Transition – Preparation for Post-16 (C1, C2, C3, C4) LEARNING INTENTIONS By the end of this unit pupils will have had the opportunity to: • review, list and record personal skills, qualities and achievements; • review steps necessary for career planning; • identify methods of recruitment and selection; • develop a personal career plan based on relevant information and guidance; • identify and select relevant information to complete recruitment documentation (application form/CV); • develop interview skills; • experience the world of work first hand; and • identify opportunities for Lifelong Learning. TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES

THINKING SKILLS AND PERSONAL CAPABILITIES Self Management

1. Pupils review skills and qualities using Activity Sheet 1(a) My ID Card. 2. Class discuss post-16 options open to them using Activity Sheet 4(a) Which Way Now and complete Activity Sheet 4(b) Personal Career Plan Template. 3. Visit from a Careers Advisor to highlight post-16 options and discuss recruitment and selection methods.

Managing Information

EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYABILITY KEY STAGE 4 MLD

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Teacher Briefing Sheets for Methods of Recruitment and Selection

Teacher Briefing Sheet for Stress in the Workplace Activity Sheet 1(a) My ID Card Activity Sheet 4(a) Which Way Now

5. Pupils select a job advertisement that interests them. Using Activity sheet 1(a) My ID Card pupils complete Activity Sheet 4(d) Job Application Form and Activity Sheet 4(e) CV Template.

7. To prepare for a work placement and reflect on the experience pupils complete the leaflet Activity Sheet 4(m) Preparation for Work Experience before and after placement. Pupils attend a work placement and review key areas that reflect working life.

Moving On – Progress File – available from CCEA

Teacher Briefing Sheet for Mock Interviews

4. Pupils explore: Recruitment Methods – e.g: online /newspapers/ shop window/Job Centre; and Selection Methods: – e.g: application form/letters of application/ CV/interviews. See Teacher Briefing Sheets for Methods of Recruitment and Methods of Selection. Pupils read and complete Activity Sheet 4(c) Methods of Recruitment and Selection.

6. Pupils prepare for mock interviews using Activity Sheet 4(f) Qualities Cards See Teacher Briefing Sheet for Mock Interviews and Activities Sheets 4(g)-4(l).

RESOURCES

Activity Sheet 4(b) Personal Career Plan Template Self Management

Activity Sheet 4(c) Methods of Recruitment and Selection Activity Sheet 4(d) Job Application Form Activity Sheet 4(e) CV Template Activity Sheet 4(f) Qualities Cards


Unit 4: Transition – Preparation for Post-16 (C1, C2, C3, C4) SUGGESTED TEACHING LEARNING INTENTIONS AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

RESOURCES Activity Sheet 4(g) What You Do Has Value

8. Pupils complete Activity Sheet 4(n) Matching Work/Life Balance and Activity Sheet 4(o) Work Motivation using Activity Sheet 4(p) Motivation Cards.

Activity Sheet 4(h) Tell Me Something About Yourself

9. Teacher led discussion using Activity Sheet 4(q) Stress in the Workplace Cards and Activity Sheet 4(r) Stress in the Workplace. See Teacher Briefing Sheet for Stress in the Workplace. TEACHING AND LEARNING 10. Pupils revisit their Activity Sheet 4(a) Which Way ACTIVITIES Now and complete Activity Sheet 4(s) Personal Career Plan Summary and Activity Sheet 4(t) Post16 Personal Career Plan.

Activity Sheet 4(i) How You Look THINKING SKILLS AND PERSONAL CAPABILITIES

Activity Sheet 4(j) RESOURCES Interview Do’s and Don’ts Activity Sheet 4(k) Mock Interview Questions Activity Sheet 4(l) Mock Interview Feedback Activity Sheet 4(m) Preparation for Work Experience Activity Sheet 4(n) Matching Work/Life Balance Activity Sheet 4(o) Work Motivation Activity Sheet 4(p) Motivation Cards Activity Sheet 4(q) Stress in the Workplace Cards Activity Sheet 4(r) Stress in the Workplace Activity Sheet 4(s) Personal Career Plan Summary Activity Sheet 4(t) Post-16 Personal Career Plan


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Unit 4: Transition – Preparation for Post-16 (C1, C2, C3, C4) TEACHER BRIEFING SHEET METHODS OF RECRUITMENT What is Recruitment? Recruitment is the employment of new workers. Businesses need to recruit new workers for several reasons: • The business has grown • To bring in people who have skills they need • To replace employees who have left because of retirement, resignation, promotion or dismissal. METHODS OF RECRUITMENT Online e.g. http://www.loadzajobs.co.uk/ Newspaper e.g. local and regional newspapers Job centre Department for Employment and Learning Shop window e.g. local Post Office Notice board e.g. advertisement displayed in staffroom Recruitment agency e.g. general and sector specific agencies Legal Controls on Recruitment in NI •

Sex Discrimination Order 1988 - Forbids discrimination on the basis of gender in employment

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Disability Discrimination Act 1995 - Unlawful to treat disabled people less favourably than others in employment

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Race Relations Order 1997 - People of all races, colours, nationalities or ethnic origins must be treated equally during the recruitment process

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Equal Pay Act 1984 - Women performing the same, or similar work to men must be treated in the same way as men. They must be paid the same

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Fair Employment and Treatment Order 1998 - Ensures people of all religious beliefs and political opinions have equal opportunities in employment.


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Unit 4: Transition – Preparation for Post-16 (C1, C2, C3, C4) TEACHER BRIEFING SHEET METHODS OF SELECTION What is Selection? This is the process whereby the employer chooses the new employee from the list of applicants who have applied for the position. METHODS OF SELECTION Application form A form which applicants complete, making it easy for applicants to be compared Curriculum VItae A list of all the applicants’ qualifications, experience and achievements Interviews Employers meet applicants and ask questions to judge how suitable they would be in that particular job Testing e.g. for an Office Clerk position, the applicant may be asked to perform a typing speed test Presentation Where the applicant may be given an area to discuss for a set period of time Responsibilities of the employers and employees in the selection process: HONESTY e.g. the employer must present accurate and clear information in the job advertisement; the employee must provide honest information with regard to qualifications and experience OBJECTIVITY the employer has a responsibility to find the best person regardless of any other consideration e.g. religion FAIRNESS the same conditions must be applied to each applicant – e.g. the same time allocated, the same questions asked CONFIDENTIALITY both employee and employer must treat information learned about each other as strictly confidential.


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Unit 4: Transition – Preparation for Post-16 (C1, C2, C3, C4) TEACHER BRIEFING SHEET MOCK INTERVIEWS Teacher explains the three main issues to be addressed: • What you do • What you say • How you look.

5 How you look You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Activity Sheet 4(i) How You look Look at the pictures and discuss: • Who are they? • Where are they going? • Where do they work? • What job do they do? • Is their dress code suitable for the work they do?

1 Circle of Truth Pupils sit in a circle, teacher asks them to: Move if you - have blue eyes - are 1st born - are wearing black shoes - have brushed your teeth - are wearing earrings - like pizza …. etc Discuss – The interviewer can see the colour of your hair or shoes and that you look neat and tidy. Can they tell, just by looking at you that you are hard working or if you are an honest person? You need to tell the interviewer a bit about yourself.

Going for interview how should you look? Discuss: • Neat and tidy • Clothes • Hair, nails, shoes etc. 6 Interview Do’s and Don’ts Activity Sheet 4(j) Interview Do’s and Don’ts Read the case studies. Pupils list the Do’s and Don’ts. Discuss: • Arrival time • Nerves – how to relax • Handshake • Eye contact • Voice • Body language.

2 Qualities Activity Sheet 4(f) Qualities Cards What are employers looking for in their workers? Pupils sit in a circle. Place the ‘Qualities’ face down in the centre. Pupils select one and discuss. Consider how they can prove to an employer they are honest, helpful etc. (they need evidence or examples).

7 Demo Interview Activity Sheet 4(k) Mock Interview Questions

3 What you do Activity Sheet 4(g) What You Do Has Value ... Everything you do has value. Everything you do says something about the kind of person you are. Display the following headings – pupils make a list. (whole class or group activity).

Using role play the teacher acts out a bad then a good interview - discuss. Pupils in turn, act out a good interview scenario (whole class or in pairs). 8 Mock Interviews Arrange for an employer to host the Mock Interviews.

What you do in school What you do in your spare time Pupils try to work out what proof they have to back up what they are going to say about themselves.

Pupils visit employers premises suitably dressed and prepared for their interview. Employers complete Activity Sheet 4(l) Mock Interview Feedback.

4 What you say Pupils complete Activity Sheet 4(h) Tell Me Something About Yourself - Honest..............tell the truth - Helpful .............helping others/helping at home - Neat and tidy....school uniform/tidy room - On time ............always ready for school on time - Hardworking ....exams, general school work.


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Unit 4: Transition – Preparation for Post-16 (C1, C2, C3, C4) TEACHER BRIEFING SHEET STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE Class discussion to identify examples of stress at home or in school e.g. pressure to get grades, pressure to get homework or classwork completed on time. This information sheet may be used to further develop teacher-led discussion. What is stress? Work related stress has been described as the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them. Symptoms • headaches • muscular tension • backache and/or neckache • tiredness and sleep problems • digestive problems • a raised heart rate • skin rashes • sweating • blurred vision

Causes • poor working conditions • long working hours • poor relationships with colleagues • lack of job security • inflexible working hours • too much or too little responsibility

Reduce stress by • getting active • playing sport • reading a book • listening to music • going for a walk


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UNIT 4: TRANSITION - PREPARATION FOR POST-16

Activity Sheet 4(a): Which Way Now Select words from the bottom of the page to fill spaces. List examples of each option.

S_H__L

_R______

F_ L _ _ _ _ _ E_________

F______ E________

TRAINING

FURTHER EDUCATION


SCHOOL

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FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT


Activity Sheet 4(b): Personal Career Plan Template Where do I want to get to?

Where am I now?


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Activity Sheet 4(c): Methods of Recruitment and Selection Which way is best? METHOD OF RECRUITMENT

METHOD OF SELECTION

Online Newspaper Job centre Shop window Notice board Recruitment agency

Application form CV Interviews Testing Presentation Assessment centre

From the Methods of Recruitment and Selection shown above, choose the best method for each job shown below. Think about your reasons for choosing them.

JOB

METHOD OF RECRUITMENT

SURGEON

PLUMBER

TEACHER

BABYSITTER

DANCER

TRAINEE HAIRDRESSER

PART-TIME CLEANER


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METHOD OF SELECTION


Activity Sheet 4(d): Job Application Form (1 of 2) APPLICATION FORM

* Please write clearly - all information will be confidential

Name

Address

Telephone

Date of birth

Postcode

EDUCATIONAL DETAILS Secondary School Attended

School Leaving Date

QUALIFICATIONS

Subject

Grade

Date Awarded

Have you had any positions of responsibility at school? (Prefect, Team captain, etc) Yes If Yes, please give details:

Do you belong to any school clubs, societies or youth organisations? Yes If Yes, please give details:


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No

No


Activity Sheet 4(d): Job Application Form (2 of 2) PERSONAL DETAILS Which hobbies or activities are you interested in? (include clubs, sports and leisure activities)

Have you any health problems / conditions? Yes

No

If Yes, please give details: JOB KNOWLEDGE Have you had any part-time or holiday jobs? Yes

No

If Yes, please give details:

Where are you going on Work Experience?

Use this space to say why you are interested in this post and why you are suitable.

REFEREE 1

REFEREE 2

Name

Name

Address

Address

Signature


Date

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Activity Sheet 4(e): CV Template CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) Name

Telephone number

Address

Date of birth

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

REFEREE 1

REFEREE 2

Name

Name

Address

Address

SIGNATURE


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Activity Sheet 4(f): Qualities Cards Enlarge each shape to A5 and cut out

Good time keeping

Honest

Reliable

Able to work in a team

Helpful

Hardworking

Good manners

Able to follow instructions

Sensible

Clean and tidy


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Activity Sheet 4(g): What You Do Has Value... Everything you do has value. Everything you do says something about the kind of person you are. What you do in school


What you do in your spare time

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Activity Sheet 4(h): Tell Me Something About Yourself (1 of 3) NAME

Possible Interview Questions About Me... Question: Tell me something about yourself I AM A PUPIL AT

I WILL DO EXAMS IN

MY FAVOURITE THING IS

I AM REALLY GOOD AT

I AM NOT SO GOOD AT... , BUT

WHEN I AM NOT AT SCHOOL I LIKE TO

SOMEDAY I WOULD LIKE TO


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QUESTIONS

ANSWERS

Hard Working Describe a time when you had to work very hard at something.

Always on time Tell me some of the things you have to be on time for.

Team Work Tell me about a time when you have worked as part of a team.

Honest How would I know that you are an honest person?


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QUESTIONS

ANSWERS

Following Instructions Tell me about a time when you were asked to do a task that you finished really well without asking for help.

Helpful Tell me about a time when you have helped somebody without being asked to.

Hobbies What do you like to do in your spare time?

Strengths What do you think you are really good at?


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Activity Sheet 4(i): How You Look How You Look - The Employee

Plan here what you would wear to your interview


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Activity Sheet 4(j): Interview Do’s and Don’ts READ THE CASE STUDIES

Brian has an interview today. He has slept in and is running late. He has lost the letter stating the time and place where he has to go. He can’t remember exactly who he has to report to and he hasn’t had time to find his suit jacket. He is chewing gum as he didn’t get time to brush his teeth. He doesn’t think he will get the job.

Sara has an interview today. She has been carrying out research on the company and job all week. She has turned up for her interview 10 minutes early and is eager to impress. She even has a good idea of questions she would like to ask at the end of the interview. Sara is wearing her best suit and looks neat, tidy and professional.

Can you spot the Interview Do’s and Don’ts? List them below. DO’s


DON’Ts

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Activity Sheet 4(k): Mock Interview Questions

Q1 Tell me about yourself. Q2 What is your favourite subject at school? Q3 What are you really good at? Q4 What are you not so good at? Q5 What do you like to do when you’re not at school? Q6 Why are you interested in this kind of work? Q7 Would you say you’re an honest person? Can you give me an example? Q8 It is very important to be on time in this job. Are you good at being on time? Q9 We are always looking for people who work hard. Tell me about a time when you have worked hard? Q10 Have you any questions you would like to ask?


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Activity Sheet 4(l): Mock Interview Feedback NAME OF INTERVIEWEE

LOCATION

DATE

PERSONAL PRESENTATION

BODY LANGUAGE Posture:

Eye Contact:

VOICE

UNDERSTANDING OF THE JOB APPLIED FOR

Tone:

Speed:

ANY OTHER COMMENTS


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Activity Sheet 4(m): Preparation for Work Experience (1 of 2)

Y E S

What I thought of the world or work Do I … Understand more about the day-to-day running of a business? Feel clearer about my career choices? Know the range of skills I need to do a particular job?

N O

FOLD FOLD

t My Work Placemen

I am going to:

Dates when I will be on placement:

I start/finish work at: Know more about the qualifications I need for my chosen career? Understand how I could progress within my chosen career? Have a better understanding of how people work together? Know what employers are looking for when taking on staff?

Preparing for Work Experience

Name:

School:

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I need to wear:

To get there and home I will:

FOLD FOLD


Activity Sheet 4(m): Preparation for Work Experience (2 of 2)

First things first

Work Experience dates:

How can I make a good impression?

Employers like pupils to take a mature and interested approach to their placement. How can I show an employer I have these qualities?

What will I wear?

You need to wear whatever is appropriate to the type of work you are doing.

I would wear:

Complete the table below:

Placement at:

A hairdresser’s

A garage A bank

A hospital

A restaurant

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What type of work would I like to do?

What attracts me to this type of work and what do I hope to gain from my work placement?

FOLD FOLD

FOLD FOLD


Activity Sheet 4(n): Matching Work/Life Balance This describes the balance between an individual’s work and personal life. Below are some examples of how this can be achieved. Match up, by shading the term and definition the same colour.

Job sharing

Working less than full-time hours

Part-time working

Working from home by using the telephone and internet

Flexible working hours

Two or more employees share a job.

Teleworking

Flexible start and finish times

Complementary therapies

Massage, aromatherapy and reflexology are offered to employees.

Annualised hours

The number of hours worked can be spread out throughout the year.


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Activity Sheet 4(o): Work Motivation Choose a job from Activity Sheet 4(q) Stress in the Workplace Pupils select the top 4 factors they feel are most motivating for someone doing this job and place on the shape below. Pupils can use cards or write in their own motivational factors and discuss.


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Activity Sheet 4(p): Motivation Cards

TRAINING

TEAMWORK

MOBILE PHONE

FLEXI-TIME

PROMOTION

PAID SICK LEAVE

FREE PARKING

FREE TEA AND COFFEE

GOOD PAY

PAID HOLIDAYS

FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP

PENSION SCHEME


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Activity Sheet 4(q): Stress in the Workplace Cards (1 of 3) Cut out cards. In pairs pupils rank the job cards in order of how stressful they think the job would be. Report back to the class reasons why the cards have been ranked in that order. Most stressful placed first, least stressful placed at the end.

Teacher

Judge

Computer Game Tester

Painter


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Activity Sheet 4(q): Stress in the Workplace Cards (2 of 3)

Nurse

Surgeon

Security Guard

Chef


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Activity Sheet 4(q): Stress in the Workplace Cards (3 of 3)

Call Centre Operator


Architect

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Activity Sheet 4(r): Stress in the Workplace Complete the table below by adding in another factor that would cause stress for the people doing the jobs listed. Choose ‘Ways to Cope with Stress’, for each job, from the box at the bottom of the page. FACTORS THAT CAUSE STRESS • Too much to do

JOB

WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS

NURSE • • Too much marking TEACHER • • Eye strain

COMPUTER GAMES TESTER

• • Late food delivery

CHEF • • Long working hours TAXI DRIVER •

WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS Take regular breaks away from the computer Ensure there are enough staff members on duty Cut down hours Manage time effectively Check and confirm orders by telephone


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Activity Sheet 4(s): Personal Career Plan Summary

Name

Class

Where am I now? What interests, abilities, skills and qualities do I already have?

What are my career choices? FIRST PREFERENCE

SECOND PREFERENCE

This appeals to me because...

This appeals to me because...

How can I get there? Qualifications required? Types of skills/qualities needed?


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Activity Sheet 4(t): Post-16 Personal Career Plan Where do I want to get to?

Where am I now?


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UNIT 4 Transition - Preparation for Post-16 - CCEA

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