CFC 18: Investigating a vocational area

1. Know how to research a vocational area

• 1.1. Explain own reasons for interest in a specific vocational area
• 1.2. Use relevant sources of information to research a vocational area
• 1.3. Describe three job roles associated with the vocational area
• 1.4. Describe the skills, knowledge and personal qualities required to perform the job roles identified
• 1.5. Explain how a candidate might show that they meet the job specification for one of the job roles identified

2. Know how to develop the skills and knowledge for a chosen job role

• 2.1. Assess own current skills, knowledge and personal qualities relevant to the chosen job role
• 2.2. Assess and prioritise areas for own development
• 2.3. Prepare an action plan for developing skills and knowledge for the chosen job role