What Makes a Great Worker?

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What Makes a Great Worker?

What do you already know about the skills people need for different jobs?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify important skills needed for different jobs such as teachers, drivers, chefs, beauticians, fashion designers, builders, and computer technicians.

Why Do Different Jobs Need Skills?

Every job needs special skills. These skills help people do their job well and safely.

What Are Skills?

Soft skills are how you work with others, like teamwork or being kind.

Hard skills are things you learn, like driving or using a computer.

Soft Skills

Hard Skills

Skills for Bus Drivers

A good bus driver needs to be safe, careful, and polite. They also need to know the roads well.

Skills for Teachers

Teachers need to explain things clearly, listen to students, and be patient and organised.

Skills for Fashion Designers

Fashion designers need to be creative, good at drawing, and know about fabrics and styles.

Skills for Beauticians

Beauticians need steady hands, to be tidy, friendly, and know about different products.

Skills for Chefs

Chefs need to cook well, keep the kitchen clean, and work fast. They also need to work with a team.

Skills for Builders

Builders need to be strong, careful, and follow plans. It's important to use tools safely.

Skills for Computer Technicians

Computer technicians need to solve problems, be patient, and know a lot about how computers work.

Reflect: What Skills Stand Out?

Think about which skills appear most often. Are there some skills that many jobs share? Can you think of any other skills for different jobs?

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.