This 5 series BUNDLE of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546) The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met. This BUNDLE of Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes and can be used as a Final Assignment. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and then signed off. These can be completed by the individual learners as a final assignment or as a group if delivered as a workbook and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery. Unit 407 focuses on helping the learner to prepare for an interview and includes a mock interview activity. Learning Outcomes include: 1.1 research: A. the company B. its values C. its impact on the community D. the job role 1.2 prepare answers to a given set of questions that are likely to be asked in the interview 1.3 prepare questions to ask in the interview based on research 1.4 describe different interview techniques 1.5 describe how to seek clarity from the interviewer about questions asked 1.6 collate any documents that may be asked for at interview 1.7 describe the route and means of transport to take to attend the interview on time. 2.1 dress appropriately and display good personal hygiene for the interview 2.2 use appropriate means of non-verbal communication such as body language and facial expressions during the interview 2.3 take part in an interview activity 2.4 give clear, straightforward answers to the questions asked 2.5 prepare a short presentation for use at an interview 3 Be able to review own performance at an interview 3.1 describe aspects of the interview that went well 3.2 describe one aspect of the interview that did not go well 3.3 plan actions to improve performance at future interviews. Unit 408 focuses on Searching for a job and covers the following criteria. 1.1 Describe different resources available to find out about job information. 1.2 Describe the roles and functions of organisations providing employment services 1.3 Use resources to research job opportunities. 1.4 Describe how to sign up to different organisations’ job alert systems 2.1 List the key elements of job adverts 2.2 Extract relevant information from job adverts 2.3 Match personal skills and requirements to job vacancies Unit 409 focuses on Career Progression and covers the following criteria. 1.1 explain the importance of career progression 2.1 identify sources of career progression information, advice and guidance 2.2 identify different career, course and training options from available sources of information, advice and guidance. 3.1 list transferable skills, qualities and experience required to develop a career 3.2 review own transferable skills, qualities and experience 3.3 identify areas of work or study that might be best suited to own transferable skills, qualities or experience 4.1 identify short-term goals that will help with career progression 4.2 develop a career progression plan. Unit 410 focuses extensively on Keeping Safe in Social Situations. Learner outcomes included 1.1 identify areas of risk in social situations 1.2 Identify risks associated with alcohol 1.3 identify risks associated with drugs 1.4 identify risks associated with sexual activity 1.5 state risks involved when using social media 1.6 state risks involved when using the Internet. 2.1 identify ways to minimise risks to different groups 2.2 identify ways to minimise risks in social situations 2.3 identify ways to keep identity and personal information safe. 3.1 identify different types of support available 3.2 identify the situations when support is needed 3.3 identify the different ways of accessing support 3.4 explain the benefits of seeking support. Unit 411 focuses on the importance of Working as part of Team and covers the following criteria. 1.1 describe what makes an effective team 1.2 describe benefits of effective teamwork. 2.1 list different types of team 2.2 identify the values and goals of a team 2.3 describe ways in which team members can work together effectively 2.4 describe a method of avoiding conflict within a team 2.5 identify methods of making team decisions. 3.1 give examples of different roles 3.2 identify the impact these roles have on the way a team works 3.3 identify the impact these roles have on team members 4.1 describe the overall goal of the team 4.2 prepare a plan to achieve a team goal 4.3 describe own role in achieving the goal 4.4 describe others role in achieving the goal 4.5 list activities, milestones and timelines 4.6 identify the support /resources to work towards the goal 5.1 follow a plan and review progress at regular intervals 5.2 suggest improvements and amendments to the plan 6.1 reflect on the overall effectiveness of the plan in helping to achieve the agreed goal 6.2 describe what went well and what did not go well. Other Units including a Bundle of Units 401-405 are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! Just contact us at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.

These workbooks have been designed and proven to educate learners on various foods and recipes while promoting creativity and individuality. Each of the units of work include a selection of engaging functional skill theory tasks and practical cooking sessions. The practical elements require learners to pair up and follow a method to cook, Homemade Burgers, Pork Stir fry and Traditional Scones which can be adapted to taste, intolrances, allegies and dietry choice. They can then complete a written evaluation which includes guided questioning. Any photographs taken during the practical can be attached as additional evidence. Finally, a Tutor/Teacher can give feedback and promote target setting in areas needing improvement, i.e. confidence, communication, timing, focus etc. This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available, so please feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com. Feedback is Key, and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review, and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! Just contact us at

These worksheets have been designed to subtly embed the valuable functional skills learners required to get the most out of education, work and everyday life and to help them function more confidently, effectively and independently. They can be used effectively in Tutorials or Maths sessions. Each resource has been proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge as well as promoting creativity and individuality. This Bundle Includes the following 3 Resources IT COULD BE YOU! Each has won the lottery and has £1,000,000 to spend. Task 1 requires learners to decide on how much of their winnings they would gift, if any, to a charity and/or family and friends. This offers an effective platform for discussion around charities, generosity and their individual value of money. Task two requires the learner to select from a list of items and how they would spend the remaining money. They will write reasons for their choices and share with the rest of the group, which is a great opportunity for speaking and listening and finding common interests within the group. Task Three asks the learners to complete a shopping list and to include costs and keep a running total of their remaining balance. The final objective is to get as close to spending 1,000,000 as possible. Calculator use is down to the discretion of the Tutor and the ability of learners. WHATS ON THE BOX Learners will work with a Fictional TV guide. They will study the schedule and then attempt to answer a series of questions related to the information shown. They will then take part in a discussion based on their own favourite TV programme choices. They will create their own Perfect TV schedule, produce questions related to this new timetable and then test their peers. SMARTIES INVESTIGATION Learner focus on investigating number and frequency using a tube of Smarties. Their task is to gather data and produce a bar chart showing their findings. Learners will then take part in a speaking and listening task that requires them to extract data from other groups allowing them to be able to produce a second chart and accurately present this collective data. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE! This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com

These Work Books have been designed and proven to educate and enhance learners knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The resource can be used effectively in Tutorials, English or various other sessions . These particular BUNDLE Focuses on Functional skills in English and includes the following; Using a Thesaurus - Understanding synonyms and enabling learners to expand their vocabulary both verbally and with in their written communication. The Workbook requires learners to demonstrate these new skills and confirm understanding using a series of engaging tasks including rewriting a wonderful poem by Spike Milligan (Extremely relevant to the events of 2020) Homophones - Includes various tasks and activities that to suit learners of all ages and varied abilities. Learners will be able to expand their knowledge of homophones and confirm their understanding through tutor assessment. Dictionary Skills - Requires learners to demonstrate new abilities in how to use it effectively through a series of tasks. The tasks include finding words associated with each other and sorting them alphabetically and a timed activity where learners compete to find certain words in the quickest time. The final light-heated challenge requires learners to find words in the dictionary to describe each other and their teacher or tutor using the letters of everyones first names. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE! These resources are available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available, feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com