Unit Award Scheme

PSE040 APPLYING FOR JOBS AND COURSES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	complete a standard job or course application form	Student completed work
2	produce a letter of application for a given job or course in an appropriate format and containing all relevant information	Student completed work
3	produce a CV which includes all relevant personal information plus details of education and experience, including the names and contact details of two referees	Student completed work
4	explain five 'do's' and/or 'don'ts' in completing application forms	Student completed work
5	evaluate two given letters of application for a job or course in terms of, content, presentation and grammar	Student completed work
6	produce a list of six questions which might be asked by an interviewer and provide appropriate answers to each	Student completed work
7	prepare three appropriate questions to ask the interviewer	Student completed work
8	describe and explain the personal presentation skills required by an interviewee	Student completed work
9	respond appropriately to questions asked in an interview	Summary sheet
10	ask three appropriate questions of the interviewer	Summary sheet
11	use appropriate body language	Summary sheet
12	identify three important criteria which might be applied in shortlisting or making appointments to a given job	Student completed work
13	describe why each of the identified criteria is important.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 10 August 2010Level - Level Two