Introduction to Employment Types for Skills Education

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of employment mentioned?

  • Contractual employment
  • Full-time employment
  • Temporary employment (correct)
  • Part-time employment

Which entity is considered an employer in the context of employment relationships?

  • A government agency
  • A public limited company (correct)
  • A charity organization
  • A self-employed individual

What is the primary purpose of skill education in the context of employment?

  • To allow students to start their own businesses
  • To provide only theoretical knowledge
  • To prepare students for higher education
  • To help students secure a good job (correct)

Which of the following responsibilities does an employee have to enhance their job suitability?

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What compensates the employee for their services?

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Full-time employment

A worker who is employed for a set number of hours per week, typically 40 hours, and receives benefits such as sick leave and paid vacation.

Part-time employment

A worker who is employed for a limited number of hours per week, typically less than 30 hours, and may not receive benefits.

Contractual employment

An individual who is employed on a temporary basis for a specific project or task.

Freelancer

A person who works independently and provides services to clients on a project basis.

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Consultant

An individual who provides expert advice and guidance to organizations on a specific area of expertise.

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Study Notes

Session Objectives

  • Introduce students to the course outline
  • Introduce different types of employment

Introduction

  • The primary goal of skills education is to help students find suitable employment.

  • Employment provides students with the opportunity to use their skills and knowledge.

  • Reasonable payment (wages/salary) helps support the student's livelihood.

  • Employment is a relationship between two parties.

  • One party (employee) provides services.

  • The other party (employer) utilizes those services.

  • Employers can include:

    • Public limited companies
    • Partnership firms
    • Private limited companies
    • Schools/hospitals/other non-profit organizations
    • Sole trading concerns
  • Employers compensate employees for their work, based on the job and services.

  • Companies train employees to enhance their skills.

  • Relevant regulations govern employer-employee relationships in India.

Types of Employment

  • Full-time employment
  • Part-time employment
  • Trainees/apprentices
  • Casual employees
  • Contractual employees/sub-contractors
  • Hired staff
  • Freelancers
  • Consultants

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