Knowledge Component

Explanation

Credits

NQF

The Workplace environment and responsibilities of an employer and employee

You will learn about how a workplace operates and the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.

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Employment

You will learn about employment contracts, working conditions, benefits, and how employment starts and ends.

The Organization of work

You will learn how work is structured, how departments function, and how teamwork improves productivity.

Concepts related to the employee’s performance of work 

You will learn about performance standards, time management, discipline, and improving work quality.

Employer Organizations 

You will learn about different types of businesses and how employer groups operate.

External Environments in which Organizations operate 

You will learn how economic, legal, social, and technological factors affect organizations.

Employer-Employee relationships

You will learn about labour relations, dispute resolution, and workplace communication between employers and employees.

Workplace health and safety

You will learn how to maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

Understand and apply work ethics, norms and values

You will learn about professional behavior, responsibility, and workplace values.

Ethics at work

You will learn about honesty, integrity, and ethical decision-making in the workplace.

Communication

You will learn effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Current trends influencing work

You will learn about modern workplace changes like technology and remote work.

Practical Component

Explanation

Credits

NQF

The workplace environment and responsibilities of an

employer and employee

You will practically demonstrate your understanding of employer and employee roles in a real workplace.

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Apply for a career opportunity

you will learn how to search for jobs and complete job applications correctly.

Prepare and undertake an interview

You will practice interview skills, including preparation, answering questions, and professional behavior.

Analyse an employment contract

You will examine an employment contract to understand terms, conditions, rights, and responsibilities.

Analyse a workplace policy and guideline

You will review workplace policies to understand rules, procedures, and standards.

The workplace environment and responsibilities of an

employer and employee

You will apply your knowledge of workplace duties in a practical setting.

Apply and accept an internship at a Workplace Experience

Provider

You will go through the process of applying for and accepting a workplace internship or practical placement.

Demonstrate understanding of OHS legislation in the

workplace

You will show how workplace health and safety laws apply in practice.

Induction at a Workplace Experience Provider, covering

general workplace policies, procedures and standards

You will attend an induction session and learn about company policies, procedures, and standards.

Observe and undertake general task/s within a Workplace

Experience Provider

You will observe and carry out basic tasks within the workplace experience provider.

Understand and apply work ethics, norms and values

You will demonstrate professionalism, responsibility, and ethical behavior at work.

Work as a team member

You will participate effectively as part of a team.

Participate in and contribute to workplace meetings

You will contribute appropriately during workplace discussions and meetings.

Contribute to maintaining a safe and productive Work

Environment

You will help ensure safety, cleanliness, and productivity in the workplace.