INTRODUCTION TO EMPLOYMENT

This course gives you a complete overview of employment — from understanding your rights and responsibilities to exploring pathways into work and further learning. HR and Occupational Health are included, but the focus is on everything you need to succeed in the workplace.

What you’ll learn:

Workplace expectations – being a team player, showing professionalism, and working effectively.

Applying for a job – CVs, interviews, contracts, and onboarding.

Pay and benefits – understanding salary, tax, National Insurance, and workplace perks.

Disclosing health conditions – your choices and how OH can support you.

Employee rights – what you’re entitled to when offered a job.

Health, safety, and wellbeing – staying safe and supported at work.

Pathways into work and learning – university, apprenticeships, internships, volunteering, and other routes to start your career.

HR processes – understanding how HR supports staff and manages workplace procedures.

By the end of this course, you’ll:

Understand what’s required to enter and succeed in the workplace.

Know your rights and responsibilities as an employee.

Feel confident exploring different pathways into work or further learning.

Understand key HR processes and how they affect your employment journey.

Plus: earn CPD points and a certificate when you finish.