Digital Employability Booklet V1 (2023)

Employability Logbook
Name: …………………………………………………….
Student Number: …………………………………………
Tutor:
Course:
Level:
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Below will be the full criteria that you will be covering this
academic year, throughout tick off what’s completed and add the
required evidence.
Personal Details…………………………………………………………….
CAG …………………………………………………………………………
Skills Audit………………………………………………………………….
Skills Scan 1………………………………………………………………...
Skills Scan 2…………………………………………. …………………….
Skills Scan 3 ……………………………………………………………….
Grofar Login…………………………………………………………………
Work placement Confirmation…………………………………………….
Cover Letter………………………………………………………………….
CV (Curriculum Vitae) ………………………………………………………
Employability Deal Objective:
SMART Target #1………………………………………………….
SMART Target #2………………………………………………….
SMART Target #3………………………………………………….
Employability Tech Objective
SMART Target #1………………………………………………….
SMART Target #2……………………………………………………
SMART Target #3……………………………………………………
Extra Qualifications gained throughout the year………………………….

Guest speakers………………………………………………………………
Preparation for Interview……………………………………………………
Interview………………………………………………………………………
Interview Evaluation…………………………………………………………
Post-Placement thank you………………………………………………….
My work placement review …………………………………………………
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Welcome
The Employability Hour is designed to encourage the exploration of potential careers within
the industry being studied, whilst developing essential skills that employers are looking for.
Short term and long-term career planning is at the heart of each of session, targeting the on-
going challenges and fluctuations in work readiness skills in young people. You should
explore job roles and have exposure to the current asks that employers have within the
current labour market. This will involve identifying and exploring the desired Employability
Skills (Mapped to the colleges Deal attributes). This will also include any specialist Industry
Skills, referred to as “Technical Skills”.
You will be presented with opportunities to:
 Explore potential career and progression options, via career planning through Career
Education and Guidance meetings (Short Term actions towards any long-term
aspirations). Have access to specialised level 6 qualified careers advice and
guidance.
 Be jointly assessed (Teacher and learner) on any skills that are mapped to The Deal
via a termly skills scan.
 Be working on objectives to address the above skills inside the Employability Hour
(Through practitioner planning) whilst also using the vehicle of work-related activity
(and placement for L1-L3).
 Prepare for job applications, interviews, and future placements.
 Experience the industry, with additional work-related activity.
Your employability lessons provide you with the chance to see what the world of work really
looks and feels like. Enjoy it, as it is your chance to learn a lot of new skills and become
more confident within a professional setting. It is also a great opportunity to test your
knowledge and understand the sports industry. Each lesson is a chance to build all the right
tools as this will be your first step on the career pathway.
The more you put into your employability, the more you will get out.
Your Employability Book

This book is full of useful information and advice to help you prepare to build for that dream
job. It will also help you maximise the skills you already have, and potential develop them
further during this upcoming academic year.
You will work with your vocational tutors, employability tutors and work placement officer to
help complete this booklet throughout the academic year. The booklet is your responsibility,
so look after it and keep it safe, as it will provide evidence which will help you complete your
mandatory placement hours, meet criteria for your vocational units and of course help you
make your next step in your career.
Highlight any links throughout the booklet that may link to vocational units.
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Personal Details
Name:
Student Number:
College Email:
Employability tutor:
Employability Room:
Course Leader:
Work Placement
Officer:
How many placement

hours do you need to
complete?
Site Leader for the
Careers team:
Extra job roles/responsibilities to get involved in around the college
Would you be interested in working as any of the following?

1. Academies Support team
2. Event Organisers
3. Enrichment leader
4. Class Rep
5. College Ambassadors
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CAG – To be completed in class then imported onto Proportal.
Tick what is most suited to yourself at this moment in time.
Q. What is your long-term career goal?
1. Study at university to qualify for industry.
2. To work. I need to earn money as soon as possible.
3. To find employment and progress whilst working.
4. I don’t have a long-term plan now.
Q. What is your next step for achieving your career goal?

1. I intend to go to the next level of course.
2. I intend to apply to Higher Education.
3. I intend to explore other courses and industries.
4. I would like to gain experience and volunteer.
5. I want to start an Apprenticeship.
6. I am looking for work.
7. I may take a year away from study.
8. I am not sure.
Q. What motivated you when choosing your next step?

1. I’d like more knowledge and quals in this subject.
2. I’m ready to learn higher level skills and quals.
3. I am not sure what to do and need some guidance.
4. I’d like to gain knowledge of other subjects.
5. I need to start earning money by working.
6. I’d like to gain a qualification whilst working.
7. I need to start earning money by working.
8. I would like to gain experience in different areas.
Q. Action Plan – what you should be doing next?

1. Discuss and record my progression with my tutor.
2. Complete a UCAS application and attend a tutorial.
3. Speak with an Advisor about my plans and options.
4. Seek advice on how to find an Apprenticeship.
Q. Would you like any advice and/ or guidance?
Yes
No
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How to submit your CAG
1. Log in to Pro-Portal alongside your tutor (Ask if unsure)
2. Select Meetings and Support
3. In this section press “Add New”
4. Put the time and duration in. You should include the site that you are on as the location.
IMPORTANT: Select “Careers Assessment & Guidance Meeting” from the drop down. Select
“1-1 Review” for the reason drop-down. Save it using the save button!
You do not have to include a category. You can ignore the moving to a different subject
drop-down. You can ignore the staying at TMC / UCEN tick box.
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5. This creates a meeting – Click on where it now says “Careers Assessment & Guidance
Meeting”.
6. Scroll down to this section. Transfer the right combination from your workbook to reflect
your current career plan (Use the drop-downs and the final tick-box) and remember to press
on save!
7. Once Saved, remember to scroll back to the top and mark the meeting as “Complete” using
the tick box. Press on Save to save the completed meeting!
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This is now fully completed until you come to review again later in the year. An audio recorded
version of the instructions are available in Sharepoint.
Did you know our Student Careers team can give you all the advice and
guidance you need on finding and choosing your perfect career path,
helping you to explore a range of different options? Visit the hub to book
an appointment.
 CAG Meeting checkpoint

Tick to say you have had your CAG meeting with tutor.
Understanding what employability is and what TMC can do to support you with on
the journey of development.
Task: In groups research the below essential employability words and give example.
Skills Audit
A skills audit is a way of measuring and recording your skills and abilities.
Fill the wheel by shading in the appropriate box- grading your skills or qualities
where:
Task: Complete the skills audit below covering essential employability skills.
1= Never 2= 3= 4= 5 = Always
Occasionally Sometimes Frequently
Integrity
Leadership
Honesty
Reading
Enthusiasm
Punctuality
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Writing
Speaking
Listening
Body Language
Concern for others
Commitment
Qualifications
Motivational Skills
Positive attitude
Reliability
Total Score
List any words you don’t understand?

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Answer the following questions as honestly as possible by placing an X in
appropriate box.
1= Never 2= Occasionally 3= Sometimes 4= Frequently 5= Always
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Confidence Skills
Public speaking
Coping with New situations
Making friends
Talking to Strangers
Making eye contact with others
Communication Skills
Vocabulary
Clear speech
Body language
Respect for diversity
Honesty and directness
Teamwork Skills
Ability to work with others
Ability to take orders
Ability to listen to others
Respect opinions of others
Ability to participate in discussions
Interpersonal skills
sensitivity to others
Ability to cope with distress
Diplomacy
Ability to be fair and impartial
Able to read body language of others
Conflict management Skills
Ability to keep your temper
Ability to calm others
Ability to resolve a situation without shouting or
violence
Confidence to step in to help others who are in
conflict
ability to liaise with others
SKILLS Pts
Confidence
Communication
Teamwork
Interpersonal skills
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Conflict management
Question and Answers!
What is the Labour
Market? ....................................................................................................................................................
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Find 3 facts that Labour Market offers?
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From your CAG what skill gap would you need to develop according to the labour market?
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What does the labour market suggest within you chosen career path?
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What are the top 5 skills required from your chosen career path?
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The Deal
Task: In groups you will be assigned an attribute from the below deal.
Research and find key examples of the attribute.
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Work placement
Work placement is a compulsory element for all learners at The Manchester College.
Throughout your journey, your employability team will be on hand to help support
and guide. Although The Manchester College is here, ultimately it is down to you as
a learner to take as much development as possible from your experience.
What support is on offer while on
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Who will find your work placement?

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Who are the employability team?

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 Class discussion: Staying safe on placement or in a workplace setting is essential,

please discuss any concerns with your employability tutor or work placement officer
if you have any concerns no matter how small.
What is the 16-18 Access to Industry Award?

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Can I get support with travel, meals and kit when on placement? (Bus travel in GM for 16–
18-year-olds is free, apply through TFGM website)
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Support from careers and welfare are available to all leaners.

Please book an appointment if you have any questions.
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What is Gro Far?
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Opportunities for appropriate work placements
Identify realistic opportunities for appropriate work placements.
Look at a range of opportunities across different sectors eg: Public sector, private sector and
voluntary sector. These opportunities should relate to possible future career pathways.
List 3 possible opportunities for placements:
Placement opportunity #1
Organisation name:
Placement address:
Contact name:
Contact email:
Contact telephone
number:
Type of work / Role:
Skills required for the role
Is this your chosen

placement? YES / NO
(Circle the chosen
answer)
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Organisation name:
Placement address:
Contact name:
Contact email:
Contact telephone
number:
Is this your chosen

placement? YES / NO
(Circle the chosen
answer)
Organisation name:
Placement address:
Contact name:
Contact email:
Contact telephone
number:
Is this your chosen

placement? YES / NO
(Circle the chosen
answer)
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Contact chosen placement.
Once you have decided which placement you are interested in you must make contact with
the organisation. This can be via phone call, email, face to face or a combination of all three
(work placement officer is on hand to support)
It is important to come across as a confident keen individual interested in pursuing a career
within the industry.
Email organisation
Example of email to an organisation of interest:
To whom this may concern.
I am enquiring about a possible a placement within your company/organisation. The reason
why I would like to complete my placement at [Company name] is [explain why you have
chosen to write to them]
e.g. I am interested in finding out more about [Company name] or I would like to gain
experience in [explain what you would like to gain experience in]
Date contacted organisation:
Date completed application form:
Date of interview/meeting:
Chosen Placement opportunity.

Organisation name:
Chosen days of work:
Contact name:
Contact Address:
Contact email:
Contact telephone
number:
Job Role:
What were your
responsibilities?
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Job Title:
e.g., Sport Coach
Insurance Details
Name of insurer:
Policy number
Expiry date:
Insurance amount:
Pre-Placement phone call / email

Phoning an employer is different to phoning a friend. It is important to work out what you
want to say before making the call.
Make the call before you attend your placement, ideally one week before you are due
to start. Make sure you have a pen, your placement details, some paper to write notes,
and this logbook.
Find a quiet place to make the call, introduce yourself and state you are calling to confirm
arrangements for your placement. During the phone call, you will need to find out or confirm
answers to the following topics:
 Where should you go on the first day e.g., reception or entrance?

 What time should you arrive?
 What time should you finish?
 Who should you ask for when you arrive?
 Do you need any special equipment?
 Will you be able to buy lunch or do you need to bring a packed lunch?
Make your employee aware of any health issues e.g. allergies or asthma.
 Grofar Login checkpoint

Tick to say you have completed Grofar login.
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Task: Complete Skills Scan 1, access via pro portal
Once complete print and attach below.
 Skills Scan 1 checkpoint

Tick to say you have completed skills scan 1.
Your tutor will have access to the full report and will bring this information to
your next class.
What was your overall strengths?

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What were your 3 weakest deal percentages?
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From your 2 weaknesses, what key skills can you target to develop these?
Use the skills audit, skills scan and task sheet to support in answering.
Weakness 1.
Weakness 2.
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Goals and Targets
You must prepare identifying the goals and targets. This may be in terms of personal
development, skills, knowledge and should be set targets relating to your studies and
placement you have chosen. Goals and targets must be SMART (Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic and Time bound).
SMART Target
 Collaborative
 Respectful
 Ambitious
 Proactive
 Committed
 Responsible
 Professional
Complete your Employability Deal SMART target: Semester 1 (September – December)

– Must be related to placement or education focused.
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Employability Deal Objective (Colour Dark Blue)
Write your goal in the space provided:
Carefully think about your goal and fill out the table below with details that will
ensure that it is S.M.A.R.T.
Specific Which deal attribute are you targeting?
State how you believe
reaching the goal is From the above skills discussed, which skills would contribute to
within your power.
developing this specific target?
What percentage did you achieve?
Measurable What class activities would support in achieving this?

Make sure you have a
way to assess whether
you have achieved your
goal.
Attainable Who do you need to help achieve this?

Something that is
attainable can be What opportunity, could help make this happen? (College, work
achieved. Synonyms:
achievable, possible,
placement or other)
likely, potential More
Synonyms of attainable.
Relevant Does this link to work experience?

State how the goal will
help you meet your What career could this include?
overall goals as a
student.
Time-Based
You need to set a time
by which you will
complete your goal to
keep yourself
accountable.
 Employability Target Meeting checkpoint

Tick to say you have submitted your target to Proportal
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within your power.

goal.

Something that is
achieved. Synonyms:
placement or other)

overall goals as a
student.
Time-Based
by which you will
keep yourself
accountable.

Tick to say you have submitted your target to proportal
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within your power.

goal.

Something that is
achieved. Synonyms:
placement or other)

overall goals as a
student.
Time-Based
by which you will
keep yourself
accountable.

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Career Pathways, Forms of Employment and Roles
Task: Complete mind map
Which jobs are needed in the

industry being studied?
Employability tutor to initial on completion/ discussion with learner. Any

links to vocational units?
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Pathways within your industry
Can you identify your industry pathways?
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Employability and Technical Skills from researched job roles from the variety of roles
Complete your SMART target: Trimester 1 (September – December) – Must be related to
placement or education focused.
Technical Smart Light Blue

Specific
reaching the goal is
within your power.
Measurable
goal.
Attainable
Something that is
attainable can be
achieved. Synonyms:
Relevant
help you meet your
overall goals as a
student.
Time-Based
by which you will
keep yourself
accountable.
 Technical Skills Target Meeting checkpoint
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Specific
within your power.
Measurable
goal.
Attainable
Something that is
attainable can be
achieved. Synonyms:
Relevant
help you meet your
overall goals as a
student.
Time-Based
by which you will
keep yourself
accountable.

Tick to say you have submitted your target to Proportal
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Specific
within your power.
Measurable
goal.
Attainable
Something that is
attainable can be
achieved. Synonyms:
Relevant
help you meet your
overall goals as a
student.
Time-Based
by which you will
keep yourself
accountable.

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Prompt: CAG has anything changed since you originally completed your
CAG? If so update Proportal with correct information.
When applying for that ideal job, why is it important to think about wage?
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Once you have your expected salary, what other financial considerations do
you need to think of when it comes to your wages?
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4.
From the above, what are they and why do we pay them?
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3.
4.
From research in previous occupations, what’s the average salary for your
role? Now work out you average monthly net income.
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CV (Curriculum Vitae) –
A CV (Curriculum Vitae) allows you to summarise your education, skills and experience
enabling you to successfully sell your abilities to potential employers.
Insert Photo Evidence (CV) – print and stick below
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Cover Letter
Cover letter is a great way to communicate with your employer that you are interested in
their position and their company and that you have something valuable to contribute. To
produce the ideal cover letter, use the job specification/ description you are applying to help
produce your content.
Why is it important to produce a covering letter?
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Think about what you have to offer, that no one else does.
Insert Photo Evidence (Cover Letter) – print and stick below
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Did you know the Student Careers team offer an on-site job
club? Visit the hub to find out more.
Task: Complete mind map
Identify how to start

searching for part time
work/ placements.
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Complete Kahoot on leadership skills…
Once completed Kahoot in groups can you link the leadership skills to the
roles and responsibilities within a chosen workplace.
1. Complete Kahoot.
2. Get into groups of 3.
3. Choose a work organisation.
4. Produce presentation on what leadership skills are linked to specific roles and
responsibilities within your workplace.
5. Present your findings.
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Task: Complete Skills Scan 2, access via pro portal (Jan)

Task: Compare and Analyse.

Have you improved on any specific skills? If so what?
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What developed can you reflect on since completing skills scan 1?
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Interview Preparation
What do you need to consider when planning for a job interview?
Interview
considerations
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INTERVIEW ASSESSMENT SHEET
INTERVIEWER/S
INTERVIEWERS
SIGNATURE/S
LEARNER
DATE OF INTERVIEW
POSITION APPLIED FOR
Rate the learner on a scale of 1 (lowers) to 5 (highest) in the following areas
Non-verbal behaviours
Dressed appropriately.
1 2 3 4 5
Maintained eye contact with the

1 2 3 4 5
interviewers/s
Maintained good posture.

1 2 3 4 5
Stayed calm.
1 2 3 4 5
Verbal behaviours
Listened closely to questions.

1 2 3 4 5
Answered questions completely/briefly. 1 2 3 4 5
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Displayed enthusiasm.
1 2 3 4 5
Focussed on strengths.
1 2 3 4 5
Acted in a polite professional manner.

1 2 3 4 5
Spoke clearly at a reasonable volume.

1 2 3 4 5
Showed knowledge of the service

1 2 3 4 5
Avoided slang phrases such as “um” & “you

1 2 3 4 5
know”
Thanked the interviewer.

1 2 3 4 5
Questions Asked:
1. Tell me a little about yourself? ...
2. How did you hear about the position? ...
3. What do you know about the company? ...
4. Why do you want this job? ...
5. Why should we hire you? ...
6. What are your professional strengths?
7. What do you consider to be your weaknesses?
8. What can you bring to our organisation?
9. If successful within this job, what would you do to incorporate yourself in this
business?
Any further comments
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Feedback to applicant:
TOTAL SCORE ___/ 65
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Evaluate own interview performance.
For this outcome you must produce a written document that allows you to:
a. Review your own preparation for the interview.

b. Review your own performance in the interview.
Rate yourself out of 10 for each section by circling the appropriate number (10 being highest and 1
being the lowest)
Preparation for the interview

How did you prepare for the interview?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Did you have your interview on the original interview date? Were you punctual?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
What information did you source prior to the interview?
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Interview Performance Review

Clearly link answers to the experience of the interview, consider feedback from the
interviewer.
Date –
Time –
Photo –
Did you feel you were suitable for the role you applied for? (Please state why for the higher
grade) Clearly linked to the experiences of the interview.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Did you feel you presented yourself well? (Please state why for the higher grade)
e.g. dressed suitable for an interview or camera set up with correct lighting and positioning
Clearly linked to the experiences of the interview.
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Did you feel you performed well? (Please state why for the higher grade)
Include the following in your answer:
Body language / Responding to questions / Asking Questions / Punctuality / Any feedback from
the interviewer.
Clearly linked to the experiences of the interview
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
*** You must now produce an action plan base on the above information to identify how you will
improve. Clearly link to the experiences of the interview.
- Planning
- Presentation (Body language)
- Response and asking Questions.
- Knowledge of organisation
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Action Plan:
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Task: Complete Skills Scan 3, access via pro portal (April)

Task: Compare between skills scan 1-2-3, from the work you have done from
previous skills scan what have you developed on? How have you developed? What
difference will this make?
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Throughout the year you may have the opportunity to add
an extra qualification to your CV.
1. Name of qualification:
Date Achieved:
How this qualification

come about:
2. Name of qualification:
Date Achieved:
How this qualification

come about:
If you were given the chance to achieve an extra

qualification, what would it be and why?
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INDUSTRY DAY/ GUEST SPEAKERS
Throughout the year you will have the opportunity to have sports industry specialists come and visit,
this is your chance to hear from the experts within their field.
This is a great opportunity to network, ask questions and explore possible opportunities.
Example of questions that could be asked?
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Questions Answer
Name of guest speaker
and company
Employment Link
Course Links
Brief description
Time/ Dates
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Photo Evidence
Attached
Questions Answer
Name of guest speaker
and company
Employment Link
Course Links
Brief description
Time/ Dates
Photo Evidence
Attached
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The following pages gives you the opportunity to reflect on what you have learned during
your placement and record information that could help you improve your skills and build your
CV.
Diary Day #1
Tasks I completed today:
Employability skills I used today:
What I did well today:
Review on things I could have done better:
Hours completed / Feedback
Supervisor/Line Manager Name:
Supervisor/Line Manager Signature:
Date:
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Diary Day #2
Date:
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Diary Day #3
Date:
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Diary Day #4
Date:
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Diary Day #5
Date:
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Diary Day #6
Date:
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Diary Day #7
Date:
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Insert Photo Evidence Undertaking a Work Placement Role – print and
stick
Work Placement officer to initial on

completion/ discussion with
learner.
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My work placement review
Summary of the main task I carried out during my placement:
High points of my placement were:
Skills I feel I have developed during my placement:
Skills I feel I need to work on:
Overall thoughts on chosen placement in relation to career choices:
Supervisor/Line Manager Notes
Supervisor/Line Manager Name: Signature:
Date:
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Saying Thank You
Organisations give up their time to provide work placement, so it is important to say
thank you for the opportunity they have provided. Use the template below to write a
personal letter to the organisation. Use the daily log to look back and reflect on the
knowledge you picked up on your journey.
Dear [name of line manager]

Thank you for allowing me to spend a week at [organisation name] in [month]. I really
enjoyed working in [name of department/office/location] with [names of people you
worked with].
I found it really useful to be in a real workplace with yourselves. The most important
learning experience was [insert what you think was your most important
lesson/experience]. This will help me prepare for the world of work by [insert your
reasons for this being an important lesson]. The placement also helped me to realise
that I have good skills in [name your strongest skills] and that I can do more to
develop my skills in [name the skills you are going to improve].
Thank you for taking the time to organise my placement and [add anything else you
particularly want to thank them for, e.g. taking you out for lunch/showing you around
on your first day].
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
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Appendix
Appendix 1. Using Social Media at work

Appendix 2. Health and Safety
Appendix 3. Accident Report
Appendix 4. Health and Safety Induction
Appendix 5. Employability Skills
Appendix 6. Placement notes
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Using Social Media at work
Social media now forms part of day to day life, and it is important you consider how
social media is used within the workplace.
You should assume anything posted online can be found and read by anyone
from your manager or a family member.
Many companies will be happy for you to use social media in relation to work, as
long as you are acting responsibly. Always check with the company at the start of
your placement on the social media policy, and what the expectations are for you
when using social media.
Companies have a responsibility to ensure they follow certain rules and regulations,
with client confidentiality being very important. It is important to always be aware of
the rules and regulations in order not to share or expose information about a
company’s clients or customers, as this could result in financial and reputational
damage for the business.
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Health and Safety
All workplaces have some hazards. A hazard is something that has the potential to
cause harm, illness or damage health or property. The organisation has a
responsibility to control hazards, so you and other employees are safe.
 As a volunteer you also have responsibilities whilst in the workplace:
 Act responsibly and do not do anything to endanger others
 Be tidy in the workplace
 Follow all health and safety rules and signs
 Report anything you feel is dangerous such as spillages
You will have a health and safety briefing at the beginning of your first day, during
which you will be briefed on what to do if you have an accident, who the first aider is,
and what to do in case of a fire. Even if all rules are carefully followed, accidents
sometimes happen at work. If you are involved in an accident or witness an accident
you must inform your supervisor. You should also record it below and inform your
college tutor.
Accident Report
Date and time of accident
Where the accident took place (Include room or place)
Witness statement (Give detailed account of how the accident occurred)
Action taken by the organisation
Date:
Signed (student): ……………………………………………….

Date:
Signed (supervisor): ……………………………………………
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Health and Safety Induction
Please complete this form to record you have had a Health and Safety induction.
Answer the following questions as honestly as possible by placing an X in appropriate box
Tour of work area
Line manager / point of contact identified.
First aider identified
Accident reporting procedures
Lifting and handling equipment
Fire procedure explained
Assembly point identified
Procedure on discovering a fire explained
I have received and understood the information as indicated above.

Date:
Signed (student): ……………………………………………….

Date:
Signed (supervisor): ……………………………………………
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Employability Skills
Your placement will provide you with many opportunities to develop key
employability skills. To help you keep track of your progress, complete the log below,
Communication
I communicated well when…
E.g. Face to face, written (email, letter, promotional campaign, phone call)
Relating to other (teamwork)
I worked well with others when…
I shared my ideas about…
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Enterprise (business minded)
I used my initiative when…
I gained confidence when…
Thinking skills
One problem I solved was…
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Emotional intelligence
I overcame my nerves when…
I came up with the idea of…
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Placement notes
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Employability Logbook

Student Number: …………………………………………

Extra Qualifications gained throughout the year………………………….

You will be presented with opportunities to:

Your Employability Book

How many placement

Extra job roles/responsibilities to get involved in around the college

Would you be interested in working as any of the following?

Q. What is your next step for achieving your career goal?

Q. What motivated you when choosing your next step?

Q. Action Plan – what you should be doing next?

3. In this section press “Add New”

 CAG Meeting checkpoint

List any words you don’t understand?

Find 3 facts that Labour Market offers?

Who will find your work placement?

Who are the employability team?

 Class discussion: Staying safe on placement or in a workplace setting is essential,

What is the 16-18 Access to Industry Award?

Support from careers and welfare are available to all leaners.

Type of work / Role:

Skills required for the role

Is this your chosen

Type of work / Role:

Skills required for the role

Is this your chosen

Type of work / Role:

Skills required for the role

Is this your chosen

Date contacted organisation:

Date completed application form:

Chosen Placement opportunity.

Chosen days of work:

Pre-Placement phone call / email

 Where should you go on the first day e.g., reception or entrance?

 Grofar Login checkpoint

 Skills Scan 1 checkpoint

What was your overall strengths?

What were your 3 weakest deal percentages?

Complete your Employability Deal SMART target: Semester 1 (September – December)

What percentage did you achieve?

Measurable What class activities would support in achieving this?

Attainable Who do you need to help achieve this?

Relevant Does this link to work experience?

 Employability Target Meeting checkpoint

What percentage did you achieve?

Measurable What class activities would support in achieving this?

Attainable Who do you need to help achieve this?

Relevant Does this link to work experience?

 Employability Target Meeting checkpoint

What percentage did you achieve?

Measurable What class activities would support in achieving this?

Attainable Who do you need to help achieve this?

Relevant Does this link to work experience?

 Employability Target Meeting checkpoint

Which jobs are needed in the

Employability tutor to initial on completion/ discussion with learner. Any

Technical Smart Light Blue

Complete your SMART target: Trimester 1 (September – December) – Must be related to

Technical Smart Light Blue

 Technical Skills Target Meeting checkpoint

Technical Smart Light Blue

 Technical Skills Target Meeting checkpoint