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Learning for Life & Work syllabus, dot point by dot point
Every dot point in the Northern Ireland Learning for Life & Worksyllabus, with a focused answer for each one. Click any dot point for a worked explainer, past exam questions, and links to related dot points. Written by Claude Opus 4.8, Anthropic's latest AI.
Unit 1: Local and Global Citizenship
Module overview →- How can citizens take part in democracy and influence the decisions that affect them?Active participation in a democratic society: the ways citizens can take part and influence decisions, from voting to pressure groups and non-governmental organisations.13 min answer →
- How is a democratic society governed, from the local council to international bodies?Democratic institutions and government: how decisions are made at local, devolved, national and international levels, and the institutions that govern a democratic society.14 min answer →
- What is a diverse society, and what makes it an inclusive one?Diversity and inclusion: the groups that make up a diverse society, the factors that create diversity, and what inclusion means in practice.13 min answer →
- How are local and global issues connected, and what can be done about them?Global issues and interdependence: how the world is connected, the key global issues such as poverty, conflict and the environment, and the role of international organisations and NGOs in tackling them.13 min answer →
- What are human rights, and what responsibilities come with them?Human rights and social responsibility: what human rights are, the key declarations and laws that protect them, and how rights are balanced by responsibilities to others.14 min answer →
- What causes prejudice and discrimination, and how can a society reduce them?Prejudice, discrimination and promoting equality: the difference between prejudice and discrimination, their causes and effects including sectarianism and racism, and ways to promote equality and good relations.14 min answer →
Unit 2: Personal Development
Module overview →- What is emotional health, and how can a person look after their wellbeing?Emotional health and wellbeing: what emotional and mental health are, the things that affect them such as stress and life events, and the strategies and sources of support that help.13 min answer →
- What makes a healthy lifestyle, and how do choices affect wellbeing?Healthy lifestyle choices: the parts of a healthy lifestyle including diet and exercise, the risks of harmful choices such as smoking, alcohol and drugs, and how to make informed decisions.13 min answer →
- What makes a healthy relationship, and how do people manage conflict and change?Managing relationships: the types and qualities of healthy relationships, the skills that maintain them, and how to handle conflict and relationship breakdown.13 min answer →
- How can a person manage money well and make informed financial decisions?Personal finance and financial capability: budgeting, the difference between saving and borrowing, the main financial products, and consumer rights.14 min answer →
- What does responsible parenting involve, and what do children need to thrive?Responsible parenting and family: the responsibilities of parents, the needs of children, the different forms families take, and the support available to families.13 min answer →
- What is self-concept, and what shapes how we see ourselves?Self-concept and self-esteem: what self-concept and self-esteem are, the factors that shape them, and how a positive self-concept can be developed.13 min answer →
Unit 3: Employability
Module overview →- How do employers recruit, and how can a person apply successfully for a job?Recruitment and selection: how employers advertise and choose staff, the documents used to apply for a job, and how to prepare for an interview.13 min answer →
- What rights and responsibilities do workers and employers have?Rights and responsibilities at work: the rights and duties of employees and employers, the role of the contract of employment, health and safety, equality law, and trade unions.14 min answer →
- What is enterprise, and what does it take to be self-employed?Self-employment and enterprise: what self-employment and entrepreneurship are, the qualities of an entrepreneur, the steps and planning a new business needs, and the risks and rewards involved.13 min answer →
- Where can a person get careers help, and what are the routes after school?Sources of careers support and lifelong learning: the people and services that help with career decisions, the progression routes after school, and the value of transferable skills and lifelong learning.13 min answer →
- What is the controlled assessment, and how do you carry out a strong investigation?The controlled assessment investigation: what Unit 4 is, how it is weighted and structured, and how to plan, research, analyse and conclude a strong investigation.13 min answer →
- What is the business environment, and how do local and global changes affect jobs?The local and global business environment: the sectors of employment, what globalisation means, and how changes in the business environment affect jobs and the skills employers want.13 min answer →