Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. identify the essential elements of a CV, ie own surname and forename(s), address, contact details, educational history and achievements, work experience, hobbies, interests and positions of responsibility, names and contact details of two referees

2. collect this information in draft form

3. input this information into a given computerised CV template

4. edit the inputted information where appropriate

5. save the CV document

6. print out a copy of the CV document

shown knowledge of

7. what a CV is

8. when a CV should be used

9. at least one feature which makes a CV effective

10. at least one reason why an accurate CV can be valuable to its writer

11. at least one reason why an accurate CV can be valuable to an employer, education or training establishment.