Introduction to skills and knowledge required for the workplace

This resource focuses on the knowledge, understanding and skills that are needed for the preparation of employment. It is aimed at:

• learners aged 14-19 years entering the workforce for the first time
• the unemployed
• adult returners seeking to re-enter the workplace
• people in employment who wish to develop their employability skills
• learners Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).

This resource also supports the development the essential transferrable skills and attributes that are valued by employers. It is designed to support people entering the workplace, by building confidence and develop knowledge to support entry into the workplace across a range of sectors.