Getting on at Work - Support Materials

Teaching and learning materials have been developed by TUC unionlearn to support teachers who are delivering the Getting on at Work (GoaW) framework. These are aimed at tutors/teachers who will be mediating the learning, either in groups or with individuals. The content is contextualised to the workplace making use of generic workplace scenarios and everyday settings.

The framework recognises that for many learners, particularly those considering work-based learning, a flexible approach that enables them to undertake meaningful, smaller 'chunks' of learning is often the most appropriate.

Download the GOAW information leaflet [PDF]

The framework therefore provides units of learning from Entry 3 to Level 2 (currently Entry 3 and Level 1 with Level 2 to follow) which enable learners to build up credits at their own pace and level.

Download introduction to GoaW material [PDF, 528kb]

Who is the framework for?

• Workers accessing union learning
• Existing union learners who have completed Skills for Life* qualifications and are looking for further accreditation opportunities
• Workers who wish to develop skills for progressing at work
• Workers facing change at work such as redundancy, changing working practices, working or promotion
• Workers wanting to improve employability skills in order to sustain existing employment
• Workers and those seeking employment who may want to 'try out' learning after long periods out of education or with negative past experiences

GoaW Framework

Introduction

Download introduction to GoaW material [PDF, 528kb]

Download Mandatory units:

Approaches to Learning (1cr), [PDF, 345kb}

Managing study (3cr) [PDF, 576kb]

Getting the most out of training (1cr) [PDF, 334kb]

Planning for progression (1cr) [PDF, 521kb]

Download Pathways

The framework currently consists of, Mandatory Units - 6 credits PLUS Rules of Combination (ROC) for seven or more credits from any one of the following pathways:

• Adapting to Change

  Unit 1 - Reviewing your situation [1.22 MB] Unit 2 - Transferable skills and training needs [1.97 MB] Unit 3 - Dealing with change [1.25 MB] Unit 4 - Job search [3.20 MB] Unit 5 - CV writing [2.79 MB] Unit 6 - Job applications [4.47 MB] Unit 7 - Preparing for interviews [2.02 MB]

• Equality and Diversity at Work
  

  Unit 1 - Understanding cultural differences [3.25 MB] Unit 2 - Recognising and supporting equality and diversity at work [4.23 MB] Unit 3 - Discrimination at work [2.49 MB] Unit 4 - Bullying and harassment at work [5.24 MB] Unit 5 - Supporting workers whose first language is not English [2.09 MB]

• Financial Capability at Work
  

  Unit 1 - Understanding your pay [5.35 MB] Unit 2 - Managing your money [2.75 MB] Unit 3 - Dealing with debt [2.44 MB] Unit 4 - Accessing financial services [2.97 MB] Unit 5 - Getting the best from banks and credit cards [2.91 MB] Unit 6 - Understanding pensions [4.69 MB]

• Progressing at Work

  Unit 1 - Appraisals and development [2.69 MB] Unit 2 - Contribute to and make use of Information, Advice and Guidance [1.54 MB] Unit 3 - Transferable skills and training needs [1.99 MB] Unit 4 - Understanding progression opportunities [2.31 MB]

• Working with Others

  Unit 1 - An introduction to working with others [2.52 MB] Unit 2 - Speaking and listening at work [3.37 MB] Unit 3 - Working as a team [4.40 MB] Unit 4 - Dealing with difficult situations [2.45 MB] Unit 5 - Oral presentation skills [1.58 MB]

• Writing at Work
  

  Unit 1 - Writing needs at work [1.26 MB] Unit 2 - Writing for different purposes [5.65 MB] Unit 3 - Form filling and other preset formats [2.61 MB] Unit 4 - Writing notes and memos [1.25 MB] Unit 5 - Using ICT to support writing [2.24 MB]

• ICT* in the Workplace (to follow)

Quizzes

Brain Power Quiz [PowerPoint]

Delegate Quiz [PowerPoint]

Getting on at Work Quiz [PowerPoint]

Scary Facts Quiz [PowerPoint]

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