Module 3

Module 3: Company induction

Suggested as the first module completed by students and facilitated by employers, students will gain an understanding and overview of the company and its organisational structure. Students will meet (virtually / pre-recorded / face-to-face) with departments and employees to gain an insight into job roles, the workplace environment, company’s code of conduct and values and what is expected of them whilst working with the company. This module will provide students with information to support activities in Module 5 (Being an effective employee) should this be completed as part of the work experience placement.

Location

School/ College/ Workplace/ Home

Suggested duration

  • 1-2 hours (Dependent on virtual / pre-recorded / face-to-face delivery)

Employer outcomes

  • Ensure student understands company purpose and values
  • Communicate expectations to students
  • Opportunity to communicate relevant workplace policies such as Health and Safety

Student outcomes

  • Understand workplace environment, company’s code of conduct and values
  • Opportunity to meet with employees to understand specific job roles and teams across the business
  • Start to understand similarities between workplace expectations and school / college expectations (preparation for ‘Being an effective employee’ module)

Educator outcomes

  • Provide students with meaningful insight into the world of work

Employer resources

  • Facilitator’s Guide
  • Induction material:
    • Welcome to the workplace
    • Tour of the workplace
    • Introduction to key staff
    • Information to support Module 5 (Being an effective employee
  • Company mission statement
  • Code of conduct & values
  • Equality & Diversity policy
  • Health & Safety policy
  • GDPR/ digital usage policies

Student resources

  • Activity resource pack
  • School / college Behaviour Policy/ Code of Conduct
  • Access to employer material
  • Internet access in the event of virtual delivery

Educator resources

  • Facilitator’s guide
  • Student resource pack
  • School / college Behaviour Policy/ Code of Conduct
  • Access to employer material
  • Internet access in the event of virtual delivery

Resources

Facilitator's Guide

Follow this guide to facilitate the delivery of this module with young people.

Student Resource Pack

Downloadable or printable activities and supporting module resources.