Skills Statements

BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

HEALTH INFORMATICS

SUPPORT SERVICES

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

1.  STUDENTS KNOW HOW TO USE APPROPRIATE METHODS AND TECHNOLOGY IN A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION:

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1.1  Know how to evaluate and report relevant information effectively to the appropriate personnel.

1.2  Use medical terminology appropriate to diagnostic services to interpret, transcribe, and communicate information and observations.

2.  STUDENTS KNOW THE PROCESS FOR ASSESSING AND REPORTING THE HEALTH STATUS OF PATIENTS AND CLIENTS:

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2.1  Understand the process for analysing available information to assess the health status of patients and clients.

2.2  Know the process for evaluating and appraising the appropriateness of information.

2.3  Know how to evaluate patients’ and clients’ responses to treatment and procedures.

2.4  Use appropriate documentation to report information about patients and clients.

3.  STUDENTS KNOW THE PRINCIPLES OF BODY MECHANICS AS THEY APPLY TO THE POSITIONING, TRANSFERRING, AND TRANSPORTING OF PATIENTS AND CLIENTS:

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3.1  Know the process for assessing the health status of patients and clients.

3.2  Know the process for evaluating potential hazards to patients and clients. 3.3  Know how to evaluate equipment for possible hazards.

3.4  Use appropriate transport and transfer methods to accommodate the health status of patients and clients.

3.5  Use appropriate equipment for transportation and transfer, including the modification of equipment and techniques, to accommodate the health status of patients and clients.

3.6  Use proper body mechanics, ergonomics, safety equipment, and techniques to prevent personal injury to patients and clients.

4.  STUDENTS KNOW HOW TO EXPLAIN PROCEDURES AND GOALS TO PATIENTS AND CLIENTS AND USE VARIOUS STRATEGIES TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS:

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4.1  Use active listening skills (e.g., reflection, restatement, and clarification techniques) to provide information to patients and clients and to address their concerns and questions in an appropriate and positive manner.

4.2  Know how to assess the ability of patients and clients to comprehend procedures and how to modify communication in accord with a patient’s level of understanding.

5.  STUDENTS UNDERSTAND REQUESTS FOR PROCEDURES AND KNOW HOW TO INTERPRET THE REQUESTS, PLAN THE COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES, AND PREPARE FOR SPECIFIC PROCEDURES:

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5.1  Understand scope of practice, evaluate requests for appropriateness, and coordinate interdisciplinary services.

5.2  Use appropriate protocol after assessing patients, clients, and resources. Follow patient-verification protocols to ensure readiness and appropriateness of procedures.

Sustainable Skills

Awareness of how medical choices affect the environment. Patients that do not use all of their medication can bring it back to the pharmacy where it can be properly disposed of and recycled.

Being tech savvy and using health technologies, where appropriate, to avoid plastics in health care.

Be able to help with reducing waste by switching from disposable to reusable health

Encourage the use of encrypted emails rather than physical letters for medical communications.

Understanding of different types of recycle waste such as food/paper/confidential/medical waste.

Encouraging health care users and workers to use more sustainable methods of transport to hospital. For non-emergency appointments people can use buses, trains, and bikes, reducing the amount of pollution created by cars.

PROBATION SERVICES

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

LEGAL SERVICES

GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

REGULATION

FOREIGN SERVICE

GOVERNANCE

NATIONAL SECURITY PLANNING

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT& ADMINISTRATION

REVENUE & TAXATION

1.   FORMULATE IDEAS, PROPOSALS AND SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, SECURITY AND CORRECTIONS RELATED PROBLEMS TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF SAFETY AND/OR SECURITY SERVICES TO TARGETED CONSUMERS.

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1.1  Use logical constructions to formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to problems.

1.2  Analyse and evaluate ideas, proposals, and solutions to problems using basic forms of logic and techniques designed to encourage sound reasoning.

1.3  Create arguments based on facts, laws, or regulations.

1.4  Research and analyse pertinent information.

1.5  Develop and evaluate alternative solutions.

1.6  Use persuasive techniques to advocate one alternative solution.

1.7  Demonstrate team working skills as well as using own initiative.

2.   APPLY CRITICAL THINKING STRATEGIES TO TEAM DISCUSSIONS AROUND SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS, LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, SECURITY AND CORRECTIONS RELATED PROBLEMS TO CONTRIBUTE TO FORMULATING EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS.

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2.1  Demonstrate behaviours that model skills associated with effectively working as part of a team to solve law and security cluster related problems and issues.

2.2  Work with others to define problem.

2.3  Share ideas, facts, information, and/or data with others.

2.4  Participate in small or large group discussions.

2.5  Understand roles within teams, work units, departments, organisations, inter-organisational systems, and the larger environment.

3.  DEMONSTRATE BEHAVIOURS THAT MODEL THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF OBEDIENCE TO THE LAW AND ETHICAL STANDARDS.

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5.1  Limit involvement with the law and criminal court system to qualify for employment.

5.2  Follow ethical conduct guidelines established by community standards.

5.3  Be physically fit to be able to conduct the role within Emergency Response.

5.4 Demonstrate the ability to volunteer, work experience, community work and or paid employment in any field.

5.5  Positive work ethics showing resilience and respect towards others.

Sustainable Skills

Awareness of vehicles that have reduced emissions and create a smaller carbon footprint then traditional gas or diesel vehicles.

Understanding of different types of recycle waste such as food/paper/confidential waste.

Be able to help with reducing single use plastic by using recyclable cups.

Encourage the use of encrypted emails rather than physical letters for legal matters.

Awareness of sustainable travel use of public transport/car sharing.

Marketing

Professional Sales

Entrepreneurship and self-employment

Define the role the entrepreneur plays in the free-enterprise system.

Understand the role and importance of entrepreneurship and small business in the economy.

Understand the part government plays in the free-enterprise system and its impact on

small businesses.

Demonstrate the relationship between supply and demand and pricing and production.

Evaluate the importance of economic measurements and the factors used to calculate it.

Explore the impact of cultural and social environments on global trade.

Analyse the development of successful personal entrepreneurial traits.

Define and identify the following entrepreneurial characteristics: adaptability, competitiveness, confidence, discipline, perseverance, vision and risk taking

Analyse strengths and weaknesses of self in terms of entrepreneurial success.

Deconstruct the reasons for success of key entrepreneurs.

Understand the basic aspects of entrepreneurship.

Know the risk management principles associated with small-business ownership.

Compare the different types of business ownership and the advantages and disadvantages of owning and managing a small business.

Understand differentiation and creating a unique product/service.

Examine current trends that provide both domestic and global opportunities for

entrepreneurs.

 Identify and analyse ethical and social responsibilities of a successful small business.

Analyse a proposed business situation and its potential market.

Compare and contrast starting a new business versus buying an existing business.

Develop creative and innovative thinking skills that apply to entrepreneurship and the

products/services created.

Define terms to develop the creative process such as originality, flexibility, brainstorming, modification, associative and metaphorical thinking.

Develop creative thinking in order to stimulate curiosity and promote divergence.

Defend why failure is an opportunity to learn and to understand that creativity and innovation are a long-term and cyclical process of successes and mistakes.

Explore recognized creative-minded individuals and their products and services.

Defend why competitiveness depends on innovation.

Create and design potential innovative twenty-first-century products and services.

Evaluate leadership styles and management functions for the small business.

Describe how cultural/ethnic/generational differences affect interpersonal interactions/

communications within a business structure.

Define the four management functions: planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling.

Compare and contrast leadership styles and characteristics.

Distinguish the roles of support staff, supervisors, and managers in achieving financial goals.

Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and purpose of business and strategic planning in entrepreneurship.

Identify and explain the components of a business plan.

Define terms necessary for creating a business plan such as return on investment, target markets, and demographics.

Conduct market research by using a variety of methods.

Compare and contrast sample business plans, identifying strengths and weaknesses.

Synthesize all elements into an original business plan.

Identify strategies for business startup and growth.

Identify mission and purpose.

Identify factors for business expansion.

Develop core values.

Develop a vision statement.

Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of business locations.

Assess barriers to startup.

Create an exit strategy.

Understand financial planning, reports, and projections.

 Identify startup costs.

Understand the relationship between supply and demand and pricing and production.

Research sources of capital.

Formulate pricing strategies for goods and services for a small business.

Project annual and monthly business income and expenses.

Calculate financial projection sales, income, expenses, and taxes.

Construct a financial plan.

Understand effective marketing of a small business.

Identify target markets, competition, and customer profiles.

Know the components of a promotional plan (e.g., advertising, public relations, sales

promotion) and how the plan is used to achieve a stated outcome.

Identify the selling techniques used to aid customers and clients in making buying decisions.

Understand how products and services are conceived, developed, maintained, and improved.

Use market research to develop strategies for marketing products or services in a small

business.

Create an effective marketing plan including current social media, viral marketing, and

other technologies.

Identify and evaluate technology used by entrepreneurs.

Examine the effect of technology in a small business for a multichannel approach.

Explore technology related to global commerce—cultural differences, foreign currencies,

and logistics.

Understand the role of human resources in a successful small business.

Identify the role of human resources in selection, training, and evaluation of employees.

Identify government regulations that affect small business.

Recognise various types of taxes that affect a small business.

Understand policies and laws regarding harassment, non-discrimination, and safety.

Develop job descriptions.

Plan compensation and benefit options

Sustainability – Entrepreneurs with strong a understanding and are committed to developing sustainable businesses and services

Ensure resources are ethically and sustainably sourced

Introduce initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint e.g. carbon emissions through sustainable transportation

Ensure business operations are “green”, e.g.  reduce use of paper, printing, travelling, build more efficient digital processes.

Invest in renewable energy

Recycle and reduce waste, adopt a circular economy model to re-purpose waste

Enhance its sustainable reputation to aid in attracting sustainable minded employees and external business partners

Create “green” jobs by providing training and support, and  innovative recruitment processes

Music, Performing and Visual Arts

Design (Product, Graphic and Fashion)

Film, TV, Video, Radio and Photography, Publishing

Museums, Galleries, Libraries and Heritage

IT, Software and Computer services (Creative Tech)

Animation VFX (Visual Effects) Video Games

EXAMINE AND SUMMARISE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN AUDIO AND VIDEO TECHNOLOGY AND FILM TO BUILD AN UNDERSTANDING OF OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PATHWAY

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Explain the history of film.

Describe the duties of editors for audio, video, and film productions.

Analyse various careers and their job descriptions in audio and video technology, and film.

Define the terminology associated with audio and video technology, and film production.

Summarize how the history of film is related to the industry today.

EMPLOY KNOWLEDGE REGARDING EQUIPMENT USE AND SKILLS RELATED TO AUDIO PRODUCTION TO DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE BASIC TOOLS USED

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Describe the types of microphones, pick-up patterns, and techniques required for a variety of audio presentations.

Employ knowledge regarding audio equipment used for productions including basic recording equipment, equalizers, mixing consoles, and quality-monitoring equipment.

Explain features and uses of analogue and digital audio formats.

Illustrate the techniques required for synchronization of an audio with video and multiple soundtracks.

Write audio scripts for various types of programmes.

EMPLOY KNOWLEDGE RELATED TO EQUIPMENT USE AND SKILLS RELATED TO VIDEO PRODUCTION TO DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE BASIC TOOLS USED

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Apply knowledge of lighting requirements to a planned production.

Apply knowledge of analogue and digital video formats.

Demonstrate operation of video systems.

Demonstrate video system maintenance procedures.

Demonstrate camera operations and video signals. Demonstrate camera operations and video signals.

Employ knowledge of computer-based development in video production and editing, with an emphasis on digital technology.

EDIT AUDIO AND VIDEO PRODUCTIONS TO DEMONSTRATE BASIC SKILLS IN OPERATING VARIOUS ELEMENTS IN A PRODUCTION SYSTEM

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Identify the basic functions and resources for editing.

Apply knowledge of basic editing to both linear and nonlinear systems.

Employ knowledge of control peripherals used for editing.

DEMONSTRATE TECHNICAL PRODUCTION SUPPORT FOR AUDIO, VIDEO, AND FILM PRESENTATIONS TO ENHANCE THE OPERATION OF VARIOUS PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

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Demonstrate repairing and servicing transmitting and receiving systems.

Employ knowledge of wireless and wired transmission systems.

Demonstrate installation of cabling for audio and video productions.

Demonstrate the installation of a wireless audio-video system.

Demonstrate how to troubleshoot audio-video system operations.

APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF THE CRITICAL ELEMENTS IN DESIGNING A PRODUCTION TO ACTIVITIES IN THE PRE-PRODUCTION STAGE

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Create a short script and identify the resources needed to begin the production.

Identify the activities associated with pre-production, production, and postproduction.

Analyse the script and storyboard development processes for a successful production.

Identify the linkage from each stage to the next in processes and activities.

Identify the team roles required for completion of a production.

Identify equipment, crew, and cast requirements for a short, scripted audio-video.

Identify several means to work within budget restraints.

Conduct a casting day for the script.

Execute production of the script.

Critique a production to determine how the various elements resulted in a successful or unsuccessful presentation.

APPLY ARTISTIC SKILLS AND PROCESSES TO SOLVE A VARIETY OF INDUSTRY-RELEVANT PROBLEMS IN A VARIETY OF TRADITIONAL AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA

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Demonstrate skill in the manipulation of digital imagery (either still or video) in an industry-relevant application.

Demonstrate personal style and advanced proficiency in communicating an idea, theme, or emotion in an industry-relevant artistic product.

Apply refined observation and drawing skills to solve an industry-relevant problem.

Use visual metaphors in creating an artistic product.

Compile a portfolio of multiple original two- and three-dimensional works of art that reflect technical skills in an industry-relevant application.

Create an artistic product that involves the effective use of the elements of art and the principles of design.

Create original works of art of increasing complexity and skill in a variety of media that reflect their feelings and points of view.

Plan and create artistic products that reflect complex ideas, such as distortion, color theory, arbitrary colour, scale, expressive content, and real versus virtual.

Create a multimedia work of art that demonstrates knowledge of media and technology skills.

IDENTIFY ESSENTIAL INDUSTRY COMPETENCIES, EXPLORE COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS, AND DEVELOP A CAREER SPECIFIC PERSONAL PLAN

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Compare and contrast the ways in which different artistic media (television, newspapers, magazines, and electronic media) cover the same commercial content.

Explore the role of art and design across various industry sectors and content areas.

Deconstruct works of art, identifying psychological content found in the symbols and images and their relationship to industry and society.

Predict how changes in technology might change the role and function of the visual arts in the workplace.

Create a commercial artistic product that communicates a cross-cultural or universal theme.

Prepare portfolios of original art created for a variety of purposes and commercial applications.

Synthesize traditional artwork and new technologies to design an artistic product to be used by a specific industry.

ANALYSE CHARACTERISTICS OF SUBGENRES (E.G., SATIRE, PARODY, ALLEGORY, PASTORAL) THAT ARE USED IN POETRY, PROSE, PLAYS, NOVELS, SHORT STORIES, ESSAYS, AND OTHER BASIC GENRES

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Evaluate the ways in which irony, tone, mood, the author’s style, and the “sound” of language achieve specific rhetorical or aesthetic purposes or both.

Analyse the way in which authors through the centuries have used archetypes drawn from myth and tradition in literature, film, political speeches, and religious writings.

Debate the philosophical arguments presented in literary works to determine whether the authors’ positions have contributed to the quality of each work and the credibility of the characters (philosophical approach).

UNDERSTAND THE KEY TECHNICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO VARIOUS SEGMENTS OF THE MEDIA

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Understand the component steps and skills required to design, edit, and produce a production for audio, video, electronic, or printed presentation.

Use technology to create a variety of audio, visual, written, and electronic products and presentations.

Know the features and uses of current and emerging technology related to computing (e.g., optical character recognition, sound processing, cable TV, cellular phones).

Analyse the way in which technical design (e.g., colour theory, lighting, graphics, typography, posters, sound, costumes, makeup) contributes to an artistic product, performance, or presentation.

Differentiate writing processes, formats, and conventions used for various media.

Analyse and assess technical support options related to various media and design arts.

Evaluate how advanced and emerging technologies (e.g., virtual environment or voice recognition software) affect or improve media and design arts products or productions.

UNDERSTAND THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FUNCTIONS AND ARTISTIC COMPETENCIES IN FILM, VIDEO, AND LIVE PRODUCTION

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Analyse the production sequence involved in creating a media based or live performance production.

Produce a production flow chart for a live theatrical or media-based production.

Plan one technical component of a production from design to performance.

ANALYSE AND DIFFERENTIATE THE FUNCTION OF THE VARIOUS MEMBERS OF A PRODUCTION TEAM

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Identify the skills and competencies of the various members of a production team including producer, production manager, director, assistant director, stage manager, production designer(s), postproduction, etc.

DEMONSTRATE KEY SKILLS AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEXITIES OF PRODUCTION PLANNING

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Know how artistic processes, organisational structure, and business principles, including funding and budgeting, are interrelated in both live and media production.

Identify the responsibilities and activities associated with the preproduction, production, and post-production of a creative project.

Demonstrate understanding of the appropriate use of technology in each phase of the production planning.

Create a call sheet for equipment, crew, technical support, and cast requirements for an arts, media, and entertainment production.

Understand the history, evolution and current trends of photography

Investigate the Role and Development of Photography in Past and Present Cultures and Current Trends

Understand legal and ethical issues related to photography

Identify and use different types of cameras and lenses

Demonstrate Competence in Using Various Types of Cameras

Demonstrate Use of Various Lenses and Their Application

Demonstrate proper exposure settings to achieve desired effects

Understand the elements and principles of design composition

Identify and Apply the Elements of Design

Identify and Apply the Principles of Design

Identify and Apply Guidelines for Composition

Understand light sources

Understand Properties of Colour and Quality of Light

Utilize Ambient Lighting Techniques

Demonstrate the Safe Use of Photographic Materials and Equipment

Demonstrate competence in presentation techniques and portfolio development

Demonstrate Knowledge in Displaying Printed Images

The creative industries contribute to sustainability in a variety of ways. They are essential in accelerating sustainable consumption and production patterns and promoting regional sustainable development.

Film and TV must adopt new green work practices and remote production, reduce use of high powered equipment, reduce pollution by lessening use of power sources, a reduction of travel and transport. Film production uses digital technology in daily operations reducing carbon footprint

Digital photography reduces the use of chemically developing film, reduces waste in materials

Radio towers designed to be more energy efficient, integrate smart technology to optimise radio transmission, make use of renewable energy sources.

Publishing to ensure a sustainable supply chain, greener logistics, better packaging, localise printing, efficient transportation

RESTAURANTS & FOOD BEVERAGES SERVICES

TRAVEL & TOURISM

FOOD SCIENCE, DIETETICS & NUTRITION

HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & RECREATION

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UTILISE MARKETING TECHNIQUES TO SELL HOSPITALITY & TOURISM PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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Identify the elements of marketing and develop strategies for making a sale.

1.2

Apply information from cultural diversity and geographical studies to develop products and services for the hospitality & tourism industry.

1.3

Define Culture & Culture Diversity.

1.4

Design a method of increasing multicultural awareness.

1.5

Identify relevance of geography to hospitality & tourism including natural resources, climate, landforms & time zones.

1.6

Identify major countries important to the industry for importing goods.

1.7

Apply the concept of weather and climate to hospitality & tourism situations.

1.8

Identify effects of the economy on the Hospitality & Tourism Industry to effectively plan products & services.

1.9

Explain the effects that supply and demand has on the hospitality & tourism industry particularly looking at Brexit/Covid.

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PROBLEM SOLVING & CRITICAL THINKING

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2.1

Use principles of budgeting and forecasting to maximise profit and growth for hospitality & tourism establishments.

2.2

Identify information needed for forecast bookings/reservations.

2.3

Apply budgeting skills to determine staffing levels for hospitality & tourism organisations.

2.4

Devise strategy to maximise customer satisfaction.

2.5

Role-play customer dissatisfaction scenarios and how to handle difficult situation in a professional manner.

2.6

Identify and compare services and products from related industries to understand how they affect hospitality & tourism products and services.

2.7

Utilise recognised customer service skills needed to be successful in the hospitality & tourism industry.

2.8

Apply customer service skills to ensure guest satisfaction.

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SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL

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3.1

Maintain safe and healthful working conditions and environment in order to promote well-being in hospitality & tourism workplaces.

3.2

Describe ways to positively impact occupational safety and health.

3.3

Conduct work tasks in accordance with employee rights and responsibilities and employers' obligations concerning occupational safety and health to promote safe and healthful safe working conditions in hospitality & tourism industries.

3.4

Identify & describe common hazards in the workplace.

3.5

Identify methods to correct common hazards.

3.6

Identify methods for disposing of hazardous materials.

3.7

Demonstrate principals of safe physical movement to avoid slips, trips, and spills.

3.8

Be able to use protective equipment (PPE).

3.9

Outline basic first aid and CPR procedures.

3.10

Discuss the effects of nutrition and dietary habits on job performance.

3.11

Interpret the effect of stress, fatigue and anxiety on job performance.

3.12

Implement security measures to protect the guests/customers and staff and to limit the businesses' liability.

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LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK

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4.1

Use conflict management skills to facilitate solutions to resolve conflicts to satisfy  guests/customers and others.

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EMPLOYABILITY & CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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5.1

Identify career opportunities in one or more hospitality & tourism career pathways to broaden awareness of careers available within the career cluster.

5.2

Research career opportunities based upon their fit with personal career goals in the hospitality & tourism industries.

5.3

Match personal interests and aptitudes to careers in the hospitality & tourism industry when researching opportunities within the pathways.

5.4

Examine entry-level, skilled level, and supervisory positions and the qualifications and skills needed for different levels of hospitality & tourism employment.

5.5

Develop a career plan for advancement in hospitality & tourism careers.

5.6

Distinguish how an independently owned facility differs from other hospitality & tourism facilities.

5.7

Understand advancement procedures and the promotional work ladder within the hospitality & tourism industry to plan career objectives.

Sustainable Skills

Support local vendors and suppliers where possible to limit carbon emissions created by long delivery journeys.

Digitising service user experience to reduce carbon footprints. This can be achieved through paper receipts, bills, invoices, and other documentation being replaced by apps, emails and QR codes.

Reduce food waste by ensuring appropriate portion sizes and adopting a food waste strategy that incorporate waste food composting.

Encourage energy conservation in hospitality by changing behaviours amongst service users and worker so lights are switched off and adjusting thermostats appropriately.

Increase energy efficiency within hospitality by embracing green technology products such as solar panel for energy production and LED energy efficient lights instead of traditional lights bulbs.

Understanding of different types of recycle waste such as food/paper/confidential waste.

Encouraging hospitality service users and workers to use more sustainable methods of transport such as public transport and bikes to reduce the amount of pollution created by cars.

PRODUCT INNOVATION, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSURANCE

LOGISTICS, PROCESS CONTROL AND DEVELOPMENT

MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING PRODUCTION

MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION

QUALITY ASSURANCE

UNDERSTAND HEALTH AND SAFTEY PROCEDURES

Locate, and adhere to, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions 

Interpret policies, procedures, and regulations for the workplace environment, including employer and employee responsibilities

Use health and safety practices for storing, cleaning, and maintaining tools, equipment, and supplies

Practice personal safety when lifting, bending, or moving equipment and supplies.

Demonstrate how to prevent and respond to work-related accidents or injuries; this includes demonstrating an understanding of ergonomics

Maintain a safe and healthy working environment

Review the responsibility of Occupational Health to ensure workplace safety

Identify both potential hazards and accident scenarios in the work environment

Follow established safety procedures

Evaluate changes in the environment with respect to their impact on safety of self and others

Comply with industry safety procedures and proper ways to perform work

Use safety equipment as specified by user manuals and safety training

Use personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, work boots, and hard hats where necessary

Keep personal safety equipment in good working order

Use tools and equipment in compliance with user manuals and training

Recognise potential and actual hazardous conditions as they arise

IDENTIFY ENERGY RESOURCES AND THE EFFECTS OF THESE RESOURCES ON THE ENVIRONMENT

Classify energy resources by type: depletable, non-depletable, renewable, and non-renewable

Discover new and emerging energy resources

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of energy resources in terms of the effects on the environment

List jobs in the community that result from, or are influenced by, processing and using energy resources

EVALUATE REGIONAL INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS THAT CREATE HARMFUL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

Describe the sources of, and impacts attributable to, pollution and contamination

Recognise the actions that cause resource depletion

Identify the sources of, and impacts attributable to, habitat alteration

RESEARCH THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF ENERGY CONVERSION PROCESSES AND ENERGY TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

Define the basic terms, characteristics, and concepts of physical and chemical processes related to energy conversion  

Identify the basic principles of energy systems, including chemical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, nuclear, solar, wind, and geothermal.

Analyse the impacts of energy conversion processes as they relate to activities across the environment

IDENTIFY THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND THEIR OPERATIONS ON THE ENVIRONMENT 

Understand the role of waste management systems, their operation, and their impact on the environment

Explore the causes and effects of pollution linked to waste management facilities  

Identify waste management processes that lessen environmental impacts and improve reuse

Explain the types and sources of hazardous waste and associated safety practices and legal requirements for handling and disposing of such waste

Design solid waste disposal processes that lessen environmental impacts and improve recycling

RESEARCH THE ROLE OF AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS, THEIIR OPERATIONS, AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT   

Understand the elements that create outdoor air quality

Summarise the causes of air pollutants and their chemical composition

Research air pollutants and their threat to human health

Understand laws and regulations related to air pollution control and health effects of air pollution

IMPLEMENT PROCESSES TO SUPPORT ENERGY EFFICIENCY     

Understand the relationship between power and energy efficiency

Outline how domestic and industrial appliances and systems affect the environment, such as water units and heating and cooling systems

Compare costs of alternate/renewable energy sources, systems, and appliances and traditional energy sources, systems, and appliances

Conduct an energy audit

IDENTIFY AND ANALYSE ISSUES, LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT 

Identify and discuss major environmental laws and policies, including the regulatory and legislative processes used to create such laws

Understand current regulations concerning recycling, solid waste, land use management, water quality, and renewable and non-renewable energy 

Compare and contrast environmental laws and regulations that may have a positive or negative impact on the environment and the economy

Sustainable Skills

Awareness of developing tech savvy skills and using digital technology to contribute to creating net zero energy solutions

Understanding of different types of recycle waste such as food/paper/confidential waste.

Be able to help with reducing single use plastic by using recyclable cups.

Encourage the use of encrypted emails and documents rather than printed materials, design plans and documents

Awareness of sustainable travel use of public transport, car sharing and electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions.

INFORMATION SUPPORT AND SERVICE NETWORKING SOFTWARE AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

INFORMATION SUPPORT AND SERVICE NETWORKING SOFTWARE AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

INFORMATION SUPPORT AND SERVICE NETWORKING SOFTWARE AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

GAMES AND SIMULATION

IDENTIFY AND DESCRIBE CRITICAL GAME AND SIMULATION STUDIES, THE RESULTING SOCIETAL IMPACT, AND THE MANAGEMENT, INDUSTRY AND CAREER REQUIREMENTS

Categorise the different gaming genres and gaming systems

Describe the historical significance of electronic and non-electronic games

Describe the role of play in human culture

Describe the psychological impact of games on individuals and groups

Describe the business model commonly used in the game development industry

Examine and categorise the significant processes in the production of interactive games

Identify the core tasks and challenges that face a game or simulation design team

Describe legal issues that affect games, developers and players

Describe the impact of the game and simulation industry on the economy

DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF GAME AND SIMULATION ANALYSIS, DESIGN, STANDARD DOCUMENTATION AND DEVELOPMENT TOOLS

Demonstrate an understanding of the vocabulary for discussing games and play by listing and describing the general procedure and requirements of game and simulation design

Describe the game development life cycle

Develop a game design document or blueprint

Understand the general principles of storytelling and the use of storyboarding in game design

Know how to use tools and software commonly used in game/simulation development and become familiar with popular game tools and different gaming engines

Demonstrate an understanding of the techniques used to evaluate game mechanics, game play, flow and game design

Describe the complex interaction between games and players and the role it plays in the popularity of a game

Experience the methods used to create and sustain player immersion

Demonstrate an understanding of interface design, hardware constraints on games, including processors and I/O devices and non-hardware constraints

Make informed decisions about game physics: how the game world works, how the players interact with the game world and how the players interact with one another

CREATE A WORKING GAME OR SIMULATION INDIVIDUALLY OR AS PART OF A TEAM

Create a storyboard describing the essential elements, plot, flow and functions of the game/simulation

Create a design specification document to include interface and delivery choices, rules of play, navigation functionality, scoring, media choices, start and end of play, special features and development team credits

Using simple game development tools, create a game or simulation

Present the game or simulation

IDENTIFY, DESCRIBE, AND IMPLEMENT STANDARD GAME/SIMULATIONSTRATEGY AND RULES OF PLAY

Understand strategic outlining in game designs

Know elements of puzzle design

Use key strategic considerations in game design

Understand the process of creating and designing player actions

Create and design the game flow as it relates to story and plot

Assess common principles and procedures in game flow design

Describe rule creation elements of player challenge

INTEGRATE MUSIC, SOUND, ART AND ANIMATION AS IT APPLIES TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN OF THE GAME/SIMULATION

Understand the methodologies for integrating digital media into a game or simulation

Identify commonly used art and animation production tools in the game design industry

Understand the general concepts of environmental design

Describe how environmental design is used in conjunction with game level design

EXPLAIN THE ROLE AND PRINCIPLES OF EVENT MODELLING AND INTERFACE DESIGN AND APPLY THOSE PRINCIPLES IN A GAME/SIMULATION DESIGN AND PROJECT

Define the meaning of simulation and pertinent issues facing game designers

Describe applied event modelling as it relates to game design

Identify and describe the basic Human Computer Interface (HCI) design principles

Apply the “eight golden rules” of interface design

Understand the use of inventory systems in game design

ACQUIRE AND APPLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAMMING SKILLS FOR RENDERING A SINGLE PLAYER OR MULTIUSER GAME OR SIMULATION PROJECT, INCLUDING PROGRAM CONTROL, CONDITIONAL BRANCHING, MEMORY MANAGEMENT, SCOREKEEPING, TIMED EVENT STRATEGIES AND IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES

Identify functions of information processing and describe basic network terminology and network security and demonstrate an understanding of operating systems, environments and platforms

Plan program design and evaluate assigned game programming tasks

Code and test programs

Create and maintain documentation and perform program maintenance

Implement enhanced program structures

Implement multimedia programming

ACQUIRE AND APPLY APPROPRIATE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TECHNIQUES USED BY THE GAME DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY

Describe AI and how it relates to game and simulation design and development

Design, program and implement intelligent agents for action games

Use AI techniques, like finite state machines, to produce the illusion of intelligence in the behaviour of non-player characters (NPCs)

Create intelligently designed games that would educate as well as engage the players

SUSTAINABLE SKILLS

Awareness of developing tech savvy skills and using digital technology to reduce paper printing

Understanding of different types of recycle waste such as food/paper/confidential waste.

Be able to help with reducing single use plastic by using recyclable cups.

Encourage the use of encrypted emails and documents rather than printed materials, design plans and documents

Awareness of sustainable travel use of public transport, car sharing and electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions.

PROBATION SERVICES

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

LEGAL SERVICES

GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

REGULATION

FOREIGN SERVICE

GOVERNANCE

NATIONAL SECURITY PLANNING

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT& ADMINISTRATION

REVENUE & TAXATION

PROBATION SERVICES

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

LEGAL SERVICES

GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

REGULATION

FOREIGN SERVICE

GOVERNANCE

NATIONAL SECURITY PLANNING

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT& ADMINISTRATION

REVENUE & TAXATION

1.  DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF PROBLEM SOLVING IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM.

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1.1  Have a basic understanding, by practice area, of the types of clients served in relation to legal needs and issues.

1.2  Understand the basic differences between civil & criminal law.

1.3  Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

1.4  Analyse information and evaluate results to choose the best solutions and solve problems.

1.5  Ability to use a wide range of approaches to solve problems.

1.6  To apply learning from previous decisions made and from experience of others but always prepared to consider new solutions.

1.7  Ability to apply judgement when problem solving in separating the relevant from the irrelevant.

1.8  Demonstrate ability to present, challenge factual information.

2.  DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING AND ABILITY TO UTILISE RESEARCH AND WRITING.

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2.1  Understand the basic steps in research, including which publications/resources are available and relevant.

2.2  Demonstrate competency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and the internet.

2.3  Explain the importance and purpose of research.

2.4  Communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

2.5  Be precise, comprehensive and grammatically correct with written communication.

2.6  Demonstrate a working knowledge of the research system by writing a short memorandum on a given question and explaining the steps taken to find sources and reach conclusions.

2.7  Understand and demonstrate effective use of written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

3.  UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS OF COMMERCIAL AWARENESS.

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3.1  Demonstrate advance planning from application stage to interview and maintain progress to achieve effective and efficient completion.

3.2  Understand basic terms associated with business organisations (e.g. partner, director, limited company, shareholder)

3.3  Have the ability to work well in a team as well as independently.

3.4  Be familiar with and abide by the data protection principles described in the Data Protection Act 1998.

3.5  Awareness of importance of keeping client/third party data secure, ensuring not to disclose information to unauthorised recipients.

3.6  Demonstrate an awareness of current affairs and commercial awareness.

3.7  Awareness of social media use and its implications to ensure it is used in a responsible and safe manner.

4.  DEMONSTRATE A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF ALL PHASES OF COMMUNICATION.

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4.1  Describe the techniques for asking questions and list the basic points for good listening.

4.2  Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.

4.3  Ability to express thoughts clearly and audibly in an appropriate manner without interruption, and speaking with conviction.

4.4  Understanding the importance of communicating well, face to face, by telephone and in writing.

4.5  Demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience of how to deal with difficult clients in a customer facing environment.

4.6  Understand particular attention to high accuracy and details.

4.7  Checks for understanding of communication and encourage feedback, challenges and contribution.

4.8  Be flexible and willing to change a course of action if necessary.

5.  DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF ETHICS/PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.

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5.1  Understand the rules of ethics in the legal profession, with special emphasis on client confidentiality. 

5.2  Understand the roles and responsibilities that legal professionals have in our society.

5.3  Demonstrate an understanding of ethical behaviour that come from values, beliefs, attitudes and knowledge that guide the judgement of each individual.

5.4  Promote, support & reinforce ethical behaviour at all times.

5.5  Responsible for own professional behaviour and deliver the highest standards possible in the workplace.

5.6  Ability to show moral courage to do the right thing even in the face of criticism.

5.7  Understand the importance of completing background company research prior to a job application.

5.8  Ability to think through and adopt a clear, sensible approach to planning, prioritising and organising tasks and activities.

5.9  Ensuring plans affecting others are realistic and fully co-ordinated with timetables and milestones.

5.10 Understand the basics of how a law firm generates fees, including time recording and billing.

5.11 Understand the basics of marketing and management of a legal firm.

6.  DEMONSTRATE ABILITY FOR FITNESS ASSESSMENTS (POLICE/FIRE SERVICE ONLY)

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6.1  Be physically fit to carry out role and fulfil responsibility.

6.2  Awareness of consuming alcohol, illegal drugs and misuse of legal drugs or other legal substances.

Sustainable Skills

Awareness of being tech savvy and use digital technology to go paperless such as contract documents.

Understanding of different types of recycle waste such as food/paper/confidential waste.

Be able to help with reducing single use plastic by using recyclable cups.

Encourage the use of encrypted emails rather than physical letters for legal matters.

Awareness of sustainable travel use of public transport/car sharing.