Skilled for Life
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Skilled for Life is an employability toolkit that helps learners to gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workplace.
Based around 5 areas of learning, the Skilled for Life toolkit consists of learning units and qualifications, online support tools and teaching resources so you can create personalised programmes based on your learners’ individual needs.
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Industry Knowledge
These sector-specific units range from 1 to 6 credits in size and cover a wide range of industries, including care, hospitality, sport, construction and retail. Each unit introduces learners to one aspect of the sector.
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Skills for Work
These units are designed to teach the skills needed to secure a job, such as writing a CV or preparing for interviews. They also develop the practical skills needed once at work, such as setting targets, teamwork and leadership.
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Work Experience
These units focus on helping boost career prospects by giving the skills, knowledge and understanding that employers look for.
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English and Maths
These bite-sized units focus on the basic English and maths essential for working life. They include speaking and listening, handling data, reading and writing, calculations, using the internet and emailing.
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Social and Personal Skills
These units explore the attitudes and behaviours needed to have professional and effective interactions at work. We’ve included new units on self-efficacy, as well as citizenship, personal identity and relationships.