Occupational Skills: Workplace Essential Skills NQF Level 4
R3,500.00
DESCRIPTION
Workplace essential skills are the fundamental skills that enable individuals to function effectively and professionally in any work environment. These skills are not job-specific but are transferable across different roles and industries. They include communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, adaptability, and professionalism. Workplace essential skills support positive interactions, help employee’s complete tasks efficiently, and enable them to respond constructively to challenges and change. For organizations, these skills contribute to a positive workplace culture, improved efficiency, and overall business success.
In particular, people credited with this skills programme are able to:
- Identify responsibilities in the workplace environment of an employer and employee
- Understand and apply work ethics, norms and values
- Identify safety and legal provisions relating to the work and responsibilities of an employer and employee
- Perform tasks in a number of critical workplace competencies.
COURSE DURATION: 25 Days
NQF LEVEL: 4
CREDITS: 20
Quality Assured Partner: Quality Council of Trades & Occupations (QCTO)
View QCTO Accreditation Letter
Download Online Course Curriculum (SP-211009) Here
Description
Workplace Essential Skills Learning Outcomes
Workplace Essential Skills are used in every industry and at different levels of complexity. They provide the foundation for learning other skills and enable employees adapt to modern working practices and workplace change. Workplace Essential Skills are the core skills you need to continue learning and to complete daily tasks and activities at work. Below are the knowledge and Application to be covered for learner to complete course successfully.
Topic 1:
- .The workplace environment and responsibilities of an employer and employee
Topic 2:
- Employment
Topic 3:
- The organisation of work
Topic 4
- .Concepts related to the employee’s performance of work
Topic 5:
- Employer organisations
Topic 6:
- External environments in which organisations operate
Topic 7:
- Employer-Employee relationships
Topic 8
- Workplace health and safety
Topic 9
- Understand and apply work ethics, norms and values
Topic 10
- Ethics at work
Topic 11
- Communication
Topic 12
- Current trends influencing work
Topic 1:
- .The workplace environment and responsibilities of an employer and employee
Topic 2:
- Apply for a career opportunity
Topic 3:
- Prepare and undertake an interview
Topic 4
- .Analyse an employment contract
Topic 5:
- Analyse a workplace policy and guideline
Topic 6:
- The workplace environment and responsibilities of an employer and employee
Topic 7:
- Apply and accept a internship at a Workplace Experience provider.
Topic 8
- Demonstrate understanding of Occupational Health and Safety legislation in the workplace
Topic 9
- Induction at a Workplace Experience provider, covering general work place policies, procedures and standards
Topic 10
- Observe and undertake general task/s within Workplace Experience provider workplace WM-01-WE05 Rate Workplace Experience Provider
Topic 11
- Understand and apply work ethics, norms and values
Topic 12
- Work as a team member
Topic 13
- Participate in and contribute to workplace meetings
Topic 14
- Contribute to maintaining a safe and productive Work Environment
Skills Rationale
Workplace Essential Skills are the skills needed for work, learning and life. WES training is designed to support apprentices who have experienced difficulties within a company working environment.
The purpose of this skills programme is to prepare a learner to operate as an employee and to complete daily tasks and activities at a workplace.
No similar skills programme is not already approved and listed by the QCTO.
Essential Skills are used in every industry and at different levels of complexity. They provide the foundation for learning other skills and enable employees adapt to modern working practices and workplace change. Essential Skills are the core skills you need to continue learning and to complete daily tasks and activities at work.The benefit to industry sector to address inequalities and to grow the economy, by enabling community reskilling and upliftment of an individual or society with providing employable skills
Work Opportunities and Further Learning
Learner completing this Skills Program can be employed in the various industry Sectors as well as access further learning
Entry level requirements into this programme?
- Certified copy of you ID document
- NQF Level 1 or equivalent
Target Audience
- New Entrants to the Workforce
- High School and College Students
- Job Seekers
- Employees in Entry-Level Jobs
- Unemployed Individuals
- Current Workers Looking for Career Advancement
- Employers and Managers
- People with Disabilities or Other Barriers to Employment
- Diverse or Underserved Groups | This includes immigrants, minorities, or people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who might need help bridging the gap between their past experiences and the expectations of modern workplaces.
QCTO LINKS OF INTEREST
QCTO Implementation of RPL Policy
Online technical requirements
The system requirements for the Moodle user are modest. All you really need is a solid, reliable internet connection and a modern web browser which can be downloaded within our e Learning platform.
Operating system
- Windows: Windows vista or higher.
- Macintosh: Mac OS X or higher.
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