Employability Skills

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What is the primary benefit of employees possessing strong employability skills?

  • They require less supervision from management.
  • They are more likely to receive promotions faster than other employees.
  • They are guaranteed higher starting salaries.
  • They can better fulfill their roles and ensure client satisfaction. (correct)

In today's digital age, what is an expectation of employers regarding employees' use of technology?

  • Employees should be capable of repairing computer hardware.
  • Employees should be proficient in using advanced programming languages.
  • Employees should develop new software applications for business use.
  • Employees should utilize basic functions of information and communication technology for various tasks. (correct)

Why is it important for students to develop entrepreneurial skills?

  • To prepare them for managing established corporations.
  • To reduce the need for governmental job programs.
  • To ensure they can secure high-paying jobs in multinational companies.
  • To encourage them to become job creators by starting their own businesses. (correct)

Which of the following best describes the goal of Vocational Education and Training (VET) as emphasized by the National Curriculum Framework-2005 (NCF-2005)?

<p>To offer a preferred and dignified choice for students seeking specific skills or livelihood. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) contribute to the development of skills and education?

<p>By standardizing qualifications across different education sectors based on learning outcomes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what values are generated when work transforms knowledge into experience?

<p>Self-reliance, creativity, and cooperation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can schools effectively integrate e-learning lessons, as suggested by the textbook?

<p>By using a computer with internet connection, a projector, and a sound system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might potential employees need to develop what are described as 'green skills'?

<p>To help businesses develop sustainability. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the textbook on employability skills?

<p>To provide learning experiences through text and video-based lessons. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does involving oneself in productive work within an educational setting impact an individual's understanding of society?

<p>It enhances the appreciation for social life and values within society. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the textbook say regarding the relationship between school knowledge and learners' lives when combining work and education?

<p>School knowledge can then be easily linked to their lives outside the school. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the document, what's one skill that falls under self-management training?

<p>How to meet all deadlines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the information, employability skills can be described as what?

<p>Soft skills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, what age group of children are entitled to free and compulsory education as a Fundamental Right?

<p>6-14 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of institutions are covered by the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)?

<p>Schools, Vocational Education and Training Institutions, Technical Education Institutions, Colleges and Universities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Employability Skills

Skills that equip employees to perform their roles effectively and satisfy clients.

Communication Skills

The clear and concise ability to express oneself through writing and speaking, fostering improved relationships.

Self-Management Training

Employing strategies to handle stress, ensuring work deadlines are met effectively.

Collaborative Skills

Working well with people from various disciplines to achieve common goals.

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ICT Skills

The ability to use computer functions to retrieve, store and exchange information in collaborative networks.

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Entrepreneurial Skills

The ability to develop necessary knowledge and skills to start a business, creating jobs.

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Green Skills

Technical skills, values, and attitudes needed for a sustainable workforce.

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Study Notes

  • Employability skills are soft skills employers seek in potential employees.
  • These skills enable employees to perform their roles effectively and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Examples include clear communication, stress management, and collaboration.
  • In the digital age, employers expect employees to use basic information and communication technology for tasks like retrieving, storing, and exchanging information.
  • Students need to develop entrepreneurial skills to become job creators rather than job seekers.
  • Potential employees should develop green skills which encompass the technical skills, knowledge, values, and attitudes required for sustainable outcomes in business and the community.
  • Students should acquire a range of skills to meet the demands of organizations they work for or to start their own businesses.
  • This textbook covers communication, self-management, information and communication technology, entrepreneurial and green skills.
  • It is developed as per the learning outcome-based curriculum.
  • Employability skills are embedded in the Qualification Packs of different job roles in various sectors under the National Skill Qualification Framework.
  • The textbook aims to provide a blended learning experience through text and video-based interactive e-lessons.
  • Classrooms require a computer with Internet, projector, and sound system to run these lessons.

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