Work Skills BTEC Level 2 

WHAT DO I NEED TO STUDY THIS COURSE?

Level 2 pathway criteria.

IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?

The Level 2 BTEC in Work Skills has been designed to prepare you for the working world. The course will allow you to gain a broad range of employability skills, enabling you to access employment opportunities and jobs. Students apply their knowledge and skills to practical, industry examples in role-plays, events and through real-life businesses.

WHERE WILL THIS COURSE TAKE ME?

This course will provide you will an excellent foundation for Level 3 study or a range of skills that will be useful for an apprenticeship or the wider world of work.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

100% Coursework.

WHAT WILL I LEARN

Unit 2: Developing Job Application Skills- The aim of this unit is for learners to consider suitable job opportunities that reflect their goals and match their skills. Learners will also explore how to present themselves and their skills to potential employers in writing.

Unit 4: Developing Interview Skills- The aim of this unit is for learners to understand the assessment methods involved in the interviewing process and to determine how they can ensure they are prepared for different types of assessment including interviews. They will complete a mock interview in this unit.

Unit 5: Celebrating Equality and Diversity- The aim of this unit is for learners to identify ways to promote equality and diversity in employment.

Unit 6: Work Based Rights and Responsibilities- The aim of this unit is for learners to develop an understanding of the rights they have as an employee and the responsibilities employers have towards their employees. They will also develop an understanding of their own responsibilities in the workplace and how to apply these to situations they may find themselves in at work.

Unit 13: Working as part of a team- The aim of this unit is for learners to work together towards achieving a common work-related outcome. Students will plan and take part in a team event.

Unit 16: Work Experience- The aim of this unit is for learners to prepare for a work placement by finding out information about the company or organisation they will be working for and set skills and personal development before completing work experience.

FURTHER INFORMATION:
See Miss Lowe