Lifelong Learning and Career Development

Lifelong Learning

• Lifelong learning involves ongoing study and training throughout one's career to maintain and upgrade qualifications.
• It includes apprenticeships, TAFE, university, professional development, and industry courses.
• For example, an electrician must complete an approved Australian Apprenticeship and undergo regular training to maintain their qualification.

Career Success

• Career success requires employees to participate in lifelong learning to keep up to date with ongoing professional development and training.
• Advances in technology can cause skill shortages, and workers must adapt to these changes.

Workplace Learning

• Workplace learning provides an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.
• The PODR Planning process can be used to achieve goals: Plan, Organize, Do, and Review.

Finding a Job

• Find job opportunities through online employment websites, social media, organisation websites, employment agencies, and networking.
• Write a relevant job application letter outlining abilities.
• Prepare for a job interview by researching the company, looking professional, being personable, selling oneself confidently, and reflecting on experience.

Networking

• Networking involves developing and maintaining connections with individuals to mutually benefit from the relationship.
• Networking uses contacts, friends, and relatives to find employment and work experience opportunities.

Workers' Rights and Responsibilities

• Basic employee rights include fair pay, minimum working conditions, a safe and healthy workplace, and access to training and career development.
• Basic employee responsibilities include performing a fair day's work, acting in the best interest of the employer, and following workplace guidelines.

Work-Related Issues and Skills

• Common work-related issues include job dissatisfaction, workplace injury, stress, discrimination, and bullying.
• Strategies to deal with work-related issues include connecting and working with others, and acting proactively and autonomously.