Lifeskills Challenge

Employment

This pathway supports young people to raise their aspirations by exploring what the world of work might mean to them. This could range from interactions with the world of work to preparing for a move into full time employment. It covers exploring job opportunities, work experience and careers advice and guidance to help young people with their decision-making. Activities could also cover opportunities for volunteering, supported internships, self employment, traineeships and apprenticeships.

We found 926 challenges in the Preparing for Adulthood pathway 'Employment'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Using art to explore different occupations Learners will learn about different occupations and use a selected piece of equipment, tool or work item to create a piece of art that reflects a particular job role.	WTE1	10
Participate in growing and cooking foods Learners will grow edible plants then harvest, cook and eat them.	WTE1	20
Cleaning the outside of a motor vehicle The learner will develop an understanding of cleaning the outside of a motor vehicle, working individually or as part of a team.	WTE1	20
Card crafting The learner will be able to make a simple greeting card from a ready made card kit with support.	WTE1	10
Making models The learner will participate in building a model out of different materials.	WTE1	20
Experience activities related to the World of Work Learners will experience activities related to the world of work.	WTE1	10
Participating in activities related to the World of Work Learners will participate in communication and maths activities related to the world of work.	WTE1	10
Developing Functional Skills: The World of Work Learners will develop their functional English and Maths skills in the context of activities about the world of work.	WTE1	10
Participating in activities linked to Nature and the Environment Learners will participate in activities related to nature and the environment.	WTE1	10
Developing Functional Skills: Nature and the Environment Learners will develop their functional skills in the context of nature and the environment.	WTE1	10
Creating a One Page Profile The learner will create a one page personal profile that includes personal information, strengths, preferences and their hopes for the future.	WTE1	20
Experiencing hair care The learner will experience hair care with support from others.	WTE1	10
Experiencing volume and capacity activities Learners will experience activities relating to volume and capacity.	WTE1	10
Introduction to trade-skills (bricklaying) The learner will be introduced to the early steps of building a brick wall, observing the design required to ensure stability, they will practice off-setting rows of bricks.	WTE1	10
Introduction to trade-skills (tiling) The learner will be introduced to the initial steps in tiling, following a number or colour sequence and have an awareness of the use of a spirit level to ascertain a level horizontal plane.	WTE1	10
Enjoying watching and creating simple animations The learner will begin to develop an understanding of what animation is, identify an animation they enjoy and participate in creating their own animation and sharing it with someone of their choice.	WTE1	10
Introduction to trade-Skills (plumbing) The learner will be introduced to the early steps of plumbing, using pipes and joint connectors to demonstrate water flow and to basic health and safety requirements.	WTE1	10
Painting a wooden fence The learner will develop basic fence painting skills, demonstrating early stage awareness of health and safety.	WTE1	10
Introduction to trade-skills (painting and decorating) The learner will be introduced to the initial steps in painting and decorating.	WTE1	10
Introduction to trade-skills (basic electrical) The learner will be introduced to the early stages of basic electrical circuits.	WTE1	10