Lily’s EET Class Welcome to TAFE! Semester 2, 2014

Welcome to EET! ·This is an important semester for you! ·I will give you an introduction to Employment and Training course information and units competency assessment guidelines.

All About Me ·My Background ·1 st MA with Canberra University in Australia ·2 nd MA with Warwick University in Britain. ·My Experience ·I’ve been teaching English for over 30 years. ·I have taught university students, TAFE students, corporate students, and TAFE students, who are my favourite. ·My Background ·1 st MA with Canberra University in Australia ·2 nd MA with Warwick University in Britain. ·My Experience ·I’ve been teaching English for over 30 years. ·I have taught university students, TAFE students, corporate students, and TAFE students, who are my favourite.

About You: Tell Me ·Why did you choose to do EET? ·What are your expectancies of this course? ·What is your plan after EET?

Teacher’s Goals ·To show you the emerging skills and tools needed to organize and complete your job searching so as to progress to stream TAFE courses or to find your dream job. ·To provide you with a supportive learning environment

Units and contents I am going to cover 3 EET units, namely “Organize and complete a job application”, including to 1.Identify job ads and write a resume 2.Write a job application covering letter 3.Read job opportunities in online and digital context 4.Use and emerging technologies to search and apply for jobs, and 5.Implement job interview skills

Employability Skill Example of Application Communication that contributes to productive and harmonious relations between employees and customers Writing responses to job advertisement or employment opportunities Teamwork that contributes to productive working relationships and outcomes Discussion Role play Share information Problem solving that contributes to productive outcomes Seeking assistance where necessary from appropriate sources of support Initiative and enterprise that contribute to innovative outcomes Undertaking web searches Planning and organising that contribute to long-term and short-term strategic planning Managing time to read and respond to employment information within required timeframe Self-management that contributes to employee satisfaction and growth Identifying relevant experience, qualifications, skills and personal attributes. Learning that contributes to ongoing improvement and expansion in employee and company operations and outcomes Developing knowledge of differing conditions and requirements of work Technology that contributes to effective execution of tasks Accessing online and web-based information.

Personal safety and security that contributes to an awareness of personal safety and security Observing OH&S practices relevant to technology and equipment being used Ethics and ethical practice that contributes to an awareness of ethical principles and practice Maintaining confidentiality Sustainability that contributes to an awareness of concepts of natural, human and social capital Demonstrating responsible use of materials

Unit Title: Use emerging technology to search and apply for a job Unit Code: NSWTTCH203B In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge you need to search for employment opportunities and apply for a job using a range of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs). The unit is suitable for first time job seekers as well as people seeking career development or promotion. When you complete this unit you will be able to:  search for a job using emerging technologies  apply for a job using emerging technologies

Preparing and submitting a job application using technology The evidence will demonstrate: -Skills to read and interpret information presented in a range of formats -Preparation of personal information in an appropriate format -Knowledge of and skill in complying with communication and ethical conventions, e.g. netiquette, privacy, confidentiality -Completed job application documentation is suitable for audience and context -Completed job application documentation satisfies all specified requirements

Assessment tasks Forms of evidence that will satisfy course requirements include portfolio of written tasks: 1. Identifying job search websites 2. Using job search sources to look for a job 3. Using job application forms & worksheets 4. Writing a resume 5. Writing a cover letter 6. Participating in a simulated job interview 7. Completing self assessment sheets

Conditions of assessment 1. Job application documents are to be presented in hard copy or submitted electronically - Using standard conventions of format and layout - Including drafted and edited versions to ensure that correct conventions of language, grammar and spelling have been used 2. Simulation of online contexts is acceptable in situations where access to the internet is restricted 3. length of documents and attachments may vary, according to the requirements of the context 4. Use modelling of texts and tasks 5. Can access to support as required

Course Contract Teacher ·Demonstration ·Facilitation/instructions Student ·Demonstrating ability to complete tasks ·Participation in all activities ·Hands-on writing / rewriting -- evidence ·Taking the ownership of own learning ·Complete the program

House/class rules The most important class rules: 1.Always arrive at and leave the classroom at the required time 2.No mobile 3.Be prepared and preview every lesson 4.Be a responsible learner: stay on task and complete assignments in due time 5.Be a positive member of the class 6.Speak English in class at all times 7.Complete the course

Homework policy 1.Research and read extensively 2.Read topic related materials 3.Revise job application documents 4.Organize your learning environment 5.Complete assignments on time 6.Get the textbook

Assessment Conditions 1.Context must provide for unfamiliar and/or unpredictable workplace contexts and texts 2.Minimal level of support 3.Legible and clearly formatted electronic and handwritten texts 4.Can use dictionary and/or thesaurus

Resources and class communication P drive: EET, semester 2, 2014 Class moodle: swsimoodle.eet Class wikis: Contact:

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Let’s have a great semester!