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Prepare for employment
Prepare for employment
Module
National Code
NOWEMP103
NOWEMP103
State Code
BD261
BD261
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2026
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify workplace requirements and undertake job searches, applications and interviews.
The unit of competency is applied by individuals who complete job searches, applications and job interviews in preparation for employment.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
The unit of competency is applied by individuals who complete job searches, applications and job interviews in preparation for employment.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Investigate workplace expectations
- 1.1 Identify the rights and responsibilities of an employee
- 1.2 Determine conditions of employment in the workplace
- 1.3 Identify acceptable and unacceptable workplace culture and behaviours
Undertake a job search
- 2.1 Identify employment organisations and their services
- 2.2 Locate personal and digital sources of information about job opportunities
- 2.3 Identify strategies for seeking employment
- 2.4 Investigate current job market and modes of employment
Complete a job application
- 3.1 Identify language and format of job applications
- 3.2 Determine job criteria and language used
- 3.3 Identify own skills and experience required for the job
- 3.4 Create a simple job application letter using a template
- 3.5 Create a simple resume using a template
Take part in a job interview
- 4.1 Identify strategies to prepare for job interviews
- 4.2 Determine language, body language, tone and attire suitable for job interviews
- 4.3 Participate in a simulated job interview
- 4.4 Participate in a post-interview evaluation
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ071 | NOWEMP102 | Prepare for employment | Module |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHW04 | 52943WA | Course in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) (Introductory) | Accredited course |
| BHW02 | 52941WA | Certificate I in Leadership | Accredited course |
| BHW00 | 52945WA | Certificate I in New Opportunities for Women (NOW) | Accredited course |