Unit 7: Understanding the Employing Organisation
Unit reference number: R/600/1764
QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 23
Unit summary
This unit covers the knowledge and understanding that employees require concerning:
- the aims, objectives and structure of their organisation
- the contribution they can make to the organisation’s objectives
- opportunities for professional and career development in the organisation.
Assessment requirements/evidence requirements
Learning outcomes 1-4
Knowledge understanding assessment involving one or a mixture of:
- written questions and answers
- projects
- assignments
- discussions with learner
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion.
Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
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Learning outcomes
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Assessment criteria
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1. Understand
the structure of their organisation
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describe the main functions in their organisation
describe how the main functions in their organisation
are staffed and organised
describe the communication channels in their organisation
describe the lines of control and accountability in
their organisation
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2. Understand key aims and objectives of their organisation
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explain the importance of an organisation
having a business plan
describe their organisation’s key
aims and objectives (for example mission, core aims and values)
describe how their organisation
measures the achievement of key aims and objectives
identify their organisation’s key
performance indicators
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3. Understand
their own contribution to their organisation’s key aims and objectives
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evaluate the importance of an organisation managing
the performance of its staff
describe the objectives of their job role
explain how the objectives of their job role contribute
to the organisation’s key aims and objectives
explain how their own performance is evaluated and developed
analyse the contribution they can make to the evaluation
and development of their performance
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4. Understand the opportunities for entry, professional development
and progression within their organisation
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explain the importance of continuing
professional development
evaluate the organisation’s processes
for recruitment
evaluate the organisation’s processes
for induction
evaluate the organisation’s processes
for training and development
evaluate the opportunities and
requirements for career progression for staff within their organisation
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