Unit Award Scheme

114638 WRITING A COVERING LETTER

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	what a covering letter is	Summary sheet
2	when a covering letter should be used	Summary sheet
3	at least two key features of a covering letter	Summary sheet
4	at least two advantages of including a covering letter when applying for a job	Summary sheet
5	the importance of incorporating appropriate skills into a covering letter	Summary sheet
6	how to adapt a covering letter for different employers	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
7	identify who to address a covering letter to	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	identify the required skills in a given job description or person specification	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
9	select an appropriate format for their own covering letter	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
10	write a covering letter.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 20 December 2020Level - Level One