1. What jobs have you heard of in the Latrobe Valley? Write down 3 jobs you know about.

💡 Hint: Think about jobs in shops, factories, hospitals, schools, or farms in the area.

Sentence starter: "In the Latrobe Valley, people work as..."

2. What skills do you think are important for getting a job? List 2 skills.

💡 Hint: Think about abilities like talking to people, being on time, or working in a team.

Sentence starter: "To get a job, you need to be good at..."

Job Ad 1 - Retail Assistant, Morwell

3a) Circle the most important skills needed for this job:

💡 Hint: Look at the underlined words in the job ad above to help you choose.

3b) What education level do you need for this job?

💡 Hint: Look for information about Year levels or school completion in the job ad.

Sentence starter: "You need to finish..."

Job Ad 2 - Apprentice Electrician, Traralgon

4a) What makes this job different from the retail job? Write 2 differences.

💡 Hint: Compare the education requirements, physical demands, or work environment between the two jobs.

Sentence starter: "The electrician job is different because..."

4b) Why do you think you need a driver's license for this job?

💡 Hint: Think about where electricians work and how they get there with their tools.

Sentence starter: "Electricians need to drive because..."

Job Ad 3 - Aged Care Worker, Morwell

5a) What personal qualities (personality traits) are important for this job?

💡 Hint: Look for words that describe how you should behave with elderly people.

Sentence starter: "Aged care workers need to be..."

5b) Why do you think aged care workers need police checks?

💡 Hint: Think about keeping elderly people safe and building trust with families.

Sentence starter: "Police checks are needed because..."

6. Which job pays the most per hour? Which pays the least? Why do you think there's a difference?

💡 Hint: Look at the hourly wages: $21.50, $18.20, and $24.80. Think about training, responsibility, or difficulty.

Sentence starter: "The highest paid job is... because..."

7. Which job would you be most interested in? Give 2 reasons why.

💡 Hint: Think about what you enjoy doing, your strengths, or what seems interesting to you.

Sentence starter: "I would choose the... job because..."

8. What did you learn about jobs in the Latrobe Valley today?

💡 Hint: Think about the variety of jobs, skills needed, or pay rates you discovered.

Sentence starter: "Today I learned that jobs in the Latrobe Valley..."

9. What skills do you think you need to work on for your future career?

💡 Hint: Look back at the skills mentioned in the job ads - which ones do you need to improve?

Sentence starter: "For my future career, I need to get better at..."

10. How confident do you feel about understanding job advertisements now?

💡 Hint: Be honest about how you feel - it's okay if you need more practice!

1. Sample answers: Shop assistant, factory worker, nurse, teacher, farmer, electrician, aged care worker, mechanic, police officer, council worker

2. Sample answers: Communication skills, teamwork, reliability/punctuality, problem-solving, customer service, following instructions, being organized

3a) Customer service AND Being reliable (both are underlined in the job ad)

3b) You need to finish Year 10 (minimum requirement)

4a) Sample answers: • Electrician needs Year 12, retail only needs Year 10 • Electrician job is more physical (lifting, climbing) • Electrician needs driver's license, retail doesn't • Electrician attends TAFE, retail provides on-the-job training

4b) Electricians need to drive because they travel to different job sites/customers' homes and need to transport tools and equipment

5a) Compassionate and patient (as stated in the job ad). Also acceptable: caring, understanding, gentle, kind

5b) Police checks are needed because aged care workers work with vulnerable people who need protection. Families need to trust that their elderly relatives are safe

6. Highest paid: Aged Care Worker ($24.80/hour). Lowest paid: Apprentice Electrician ($18.20/hour). Reasons for difference: Aged care requires specialized certificate and high responsibility for people's wellbeing. Apprentices are learning so start on lower wages but increase each year

7. Personal response - students should give clear reasons related to their interests, strengths, or career goals

8. Sample answers: There are many different types of jobs available, jobs require different education levels, some jobs need special skills or licenses, pay varies depending on qualifications and responsibilities

9. Personal response - students should identify specific skills from the job ads they need to develop (e.g., communication, reliability, problem-solving, physical fitness)

10. Personal reflection - no right or wrong answer. Use this to identify students who need additional support