WJEC Entry Level Certificate in Securing Employment (Entry 3)

WJEC-CBAC

vocational

This core content equips learners with fundamental employability skills essential for securing and sustaining entry-level employment. It emphasises practical application of job search strategies, application completion, and interview techniques, alongside fostering professional workplace behaviours. Learners develop personal presentation, communication, and self-management skills that are directly transferable to real-world work environments.

Objectives

Exam Tips

Pitfalls

Key Terms

Mark Points

What You Need to Demonstrate

Key skills and knowledge for this topic

Award credit for correctly identifying multiple distinct and realistic job search methods (e.g., online, newspaper, shop window, word of mouth)
Expect evidence of a completed application form with no spelling errors in key personal information and logical employment/education history
In a role-play interview, credit should be given for maintaining eye contact, answering questions audibly, and showing a positive attitude
For CV creation, assess use of a clear layout, inclusion of contact details, a personal profile, and relevant skills or experience
When describing workplace expectations, look for mentions of timekeeping, following instructions, and respectful behaviour towards colleagues and customers

Marking Points

Key points examiners look for in your answers

Award credit for correctly identifying multiple distinct and realistic job search methods (e.g., online, newspaper, shop window, word of mouth)
Expect evidence of a completed application form with no spelling errors in key personal information and logical employment/education history
In a role-play interview, credit should be given for maintaining eye contact, answering questions audibly, and showing a positive attitude
For CV creation, assess use of a clear layout, inclusion of contact details, a personal profile, and relevant skills or experience
When describing workplace expectations, look for mentions of timekeeping, following instructions, and respectful behaviour towards colleagues and customers

Examiner Tips

Expert advice for maximising your marks

💡In role-play assessments, remember that the process (how you present yourself) is often weighted as heavily as the content of your answers
💡When completing written work such as application forms, use the ‘STAR’ method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure examples of your skills
💡Always keep a copy of your CV and application forms to refer to before an interview – familiarity builds confidence
💡For coursework evidence, include annotated screenshots or photos of job search activities to demonstrate genuine engagement

Common Mistakes

Pitfalls to avoid in your exam answers

Believing that having a CV alone is enough to secure a job without tailoring it to specific roles
In interviews, providing one-word answers or speaking too quietly, reducing the impression of confidence
Neglecting to proofread application forms, leading to avoidable spelling and grammar errors
Assuming personal presentation doesn't matter for behind-the-scenes roles, overlooking that first impressions count at all stages
Confusing statutory employment rights with workplace policies or benefits

Key Terminology

Essential terms to know

Job search and vacancy identification

Application and CV writing

Interview skills and preparation

Workplace conduct and professionalism

Personal presentation and hygiene

Basic communication for work

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WJEC Entry Level Certificate in Securing Employment (Entry 3)

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Key Terminology

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