Charlton School

Key competencies 

Career education context

Managing self

   •     developing and maintaining self-esteem and self-belief

   •     developing and broadening aspirations beyond stereotypes

   •     developing new skills and a sense of competence 

   •     understanding change and growth as part of life

   •     learning how to set goals and make plans

Relating to others

   •     developing skills for positive interactions with others 

   •     listening to others’ experiences of goals in learning and work

   •     recognising the work roles of others and valuing these

   •     learning different styles of interaction for new situations 

Participating and contributing

   •     understanding contribution to society through work

   •     understanding how Academy and participation in learning relates to future life roles

   •     developing a vision of self in the future world of work

   •     valuing connections to community

Thinking 

   •     learning to think about the future

   •     recognising the broad scope of work now and in the future

   •     developing an understanding of what is involved in decision making

Using language symbols and texts

   •     learning the language of careers, the vocabulary of skills

   •     researching information about work and careers

   •     communicating knowledge and ideas in appropriate ways

Use relevant, specific language to explain interests, strengths, developing skills and personal qualities

Explain that the values they adopt will influence their later choices

Explain how their own strengths and developing skills can help with learning and future options

Build, maintain and show confident behaviour that reflects a positive attitude about self

Show they know when and who to ask for help

Show responsibility in situations that relate to self and others

Explain how responsibility can benefit self, school and society and describe how these compare to those experienced by others in the school community. 

Recognise the impacts these influences can have on life choices for self and others

Describe how goals can be applied in different situations in life

List the skills and attributes associated with successful employment

Explain how they can develop these skills

List the attributes that assist in the achievement of goals, self-assess their abilities and plan for improvement

Explain how they can develop their own career interests and the skills and attributes they need to for this.

Express goals for change and growth

List and apply strategies that promote resilience to cope with change

Participate in and apply strategies to deal with setbacks and demonstrate coping strategies 

Explain where and how these support people can assist with change and setbacks.

Describing the potential impact these significant adults may have in a range of roles

Describing the need to be proactive to ensure involvement in preferred opportunities. 

Discuss possible opportunities relevant to their interests

Identify the contribution they can make to create a society we want to live in. 

Explain how they can contribute to society and globally

Describe some of the ways that continuous learning can take place, both in and out of education

Explain the importance of some of the skills that are valued in 21st century economies.

Demonstrate skills in locating, understanding, using and evaluating career information 

Relate others’ work experiences and skills to self.

Explain how this process contributes to achieving their aspirations, including by giving examples 

Demonstrate strategies for:

• Adapting to change
• Reviewing dreams and choices
• Modifying plans 

Involve family in decision making and planning.