Level 1: Work Experience – Workplace Behaviour, Employer Expectations & Hands-On Experience

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Unit Summary

Duration: 1 Day (6–7 hours, including breaks)
Target Audience: Individuals preparing for their first work placement, re-entering employment, or looking to improve workplace readiness skills. Ideal for learners transitioning from education, rehabilitation, or long-term unemployment.

Course Summary

This beginner-level course prepares learners for real-world work experience by focusing on essential workplace behaviour, employer expectations, and how to make the most of hands-on opportunities. Through interactive activities, role play, and group discussion, learners will build awareness of professional conduct, communication, timekeeping, and teamwork. The course also includes reflection and planning to help learners feel confident and prepared for their placement or new job.

Modules

  • WE 01:01 – Introduction to the Workplace
  • WE 01:02 – Professional Behaviour & Communication
  • WE 01:03 – Understanding Employer Expectations
  • WE 01:04 – Making the Most of Work Experience
  • WE 01:05 - Reflection, Goal-Setting & Assessment

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Sarah Mintey MBE

Sarah is a former headteacher and charity CEO who founded Developing Experts in October 2015 with the goal to create a fit-for-purpose curriculum for schools. The company has created a science curriculum for children ages 4-16 which is delivered through sequenced lessons mapped against the National Curriculum in biology, chemistry, and physics. Developing Expert's innovative approach to learning has already been road-tested and voted 'best EdTech product in Europe', winning Tech Nation’s Rising Stars earlier in 2019 and a place on Google for Startups Immersion program 2020. In 2022 Developing Experts won the BETT Awards for Best Classroom Resource - Teaching Aid. Sarah is a 'LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leader' 2022. In October 2022 Developing Experts joined Tech Nation's Upscale 8.0 programme.

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Sarah was awarded an MBE for her services to tech and education in 2020. 

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