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Prepare for employment

Prepare for employment

Module
National Code
VU23723
State Code
BB219
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/09/2025
Field of Education
120599 - Employment Skills Programmes, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to prepare for employment. It focuses on developing knowledge of Australian workplaces, their work practices, how they are changing and potential employment opportunities to assist participants in making decisions about possible career paths.

This unit applies to learners who are seeking to improve their employability and work readiness skills. This unit provides opportunities for learners to develop their understanding of workplace requirements and practices to gain and maintain employment or to access further vocational training opportunities.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Examine an industry
  • 1.1 Locate the major centres of the industry and the main employers within that industry
  • 1.2 Identify the major types of employment available within the industry
  • 1.3 Identify the skills required by the industry
  • 1.4 Identify changing patterns of work within the industry
  • 1.5 Describe current issues faced by the industry
  • 1.6 Discuss possible career pathways within the industry
  • 1.7 Describe the role of organisations representing workers in the industry
Investigate the workplace operations of a range of workplaces
  • 2.1 Locate the type of enterprise and its products
  • 2.2 Identify the external customers of the enterprise
  • 2.3 Identify any specific operating requirements of the enterprise
  • 2.4 Investigate ways in which jobs and tasks are organised in the enterprise
  • 2.5 Describe basic industrial conditions relevant to a job in the industry
Identify workplace expectations
  • 3.1 Determine general workplace expectations to gain and maintain employment
  • 3.2 Identify general employee attributes preferred by employers
  • 3.3 Identify own attributes and compare to those preferred by employers
  • 3.4 Identify self-development needs to gain and maintain employment
Investigate an employment opportunity
  • 4.1 Use a range of resources to identify an employment opportunity
  • 4.2 Use appropriate methods to research the employment opportunity
  • 4.3 Discuss personal strengths, weaknesses and interests in relation to the employment opportunity
  • 4.4 Identify the main steps involved in applying for the job opportunity with appropriate support person/s
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AY984 VU22787 Prepare for employment Unit of competency
Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BHE20 22689VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) Accredited course