Introduction
GCSE Learning for Life & Work LLW builds on the knowledge and skills acquired through Key Stage 3 classes in Personal
Development, Employability and Local and Global Citizenship. GCSE Learning for Life & Work provides students with
the skills they require to think independently, make informed decisions, and take appropriate action when faced with
personal, social, economic and employment issues.
Specification
This is a CCEA course. The detailed specification can be found in the CCEA Website (http://ccea.org.uk/ Choose Subject Microsite)
The course comprises controlled assessment tasks and external examinations.
Summary
Through studying this specification, students gain knowledge and understanding of:
Local and Global Citizenship
- Diversity and inclusion in Northern Ireland and the wider world
- Rights and social responsibilities, in relation to local, national and global issues
- The role of society and government in safeguarding rights
- Non-governmental organisations
- Key democratic institutions and their role in promoting inclusion, justice and democracy
- Understanding how to participate in a range of democratic processes
Personal Development
- Understanding how to maximise and sustain health and well-being
- Concept of self, managing emotions and reactions
- Recognising, assessing and managing risk
- Understanding relationships and sexuality, and the responsibilities of healthy relationships
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of parenting
- Developing further competence as discerning consumers in preparation for independent living
Employability
- The impact of globalisation on employment
- Recruitment and selection procedures, taking into account the rights and responsibilities of employees and
employers - Self-employment and relevant sources of support
- Maintaining an effective working environment
- Investigating the increasing social responsibility of business in the community.
Career Pathways
Learning for Life & Work develops skills and dispositions relevant to a wide range of careers and disciplines including
Law, police, armed services, teaching, journalism and many more.
Transferable Skills
Students of LLW develop a range of communication skills and the ability the think critically and have an awareness and
appreciation of the multicultural and multidimensional nature of our society and world.
