Workright
What is Workright?
Workright provides a framework to develop a range of basic transferable employability skills. It can be used in a variety of settings, including schools, FE, training providers and day care services.
Who is it for?
The programme has been developed for young people (aged 14+) and adults who are following a work-based/work experience programme of study. It can cater for a wide range of abilities: those performing below Entry Level through to those at Entry Level 3 who may be able to quickly progress to N/SVQ programmes and employment.
Structure
Employers want people who are punctual and reliable, can work with other people and can complete tasks safely to the required standard. These are accredited within the four Workright units, each of which is divided into three sections:
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Health and Safety in the Workplace (Health and Safety Rules, Emergencies, Keeping your Own Workspace Clean and Tidy
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Being Responsible in the Workplace (Attendance, Time-keeping, Keeping Clean and Tidy)
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Working with Others in the Workplace (Respecting Others, Getting on with People at Work, Working in a Team)
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You at Work (Doing Jobs at Work, The Things you Use at Work, Getting Help with Problems at Work
Units can be undertaken in any order and certification is available for all four units or for individual units.
Levels of Support are used to show how the learner has achieved the activity. They show individual progression and differentiation of achievement between learners.
Assessment
Following internal verification, centres are required to register candidates for external moderation four weeks prior to a regional Preparatory Network Moderation Meeting. The meeting provides a forum to receive information on national developments and updates, share good practice and moderate candidates' work.
Status and progression
Workright is eligible for discretionary funding from the Learning and Skills Council and equivalent bodies (LSC database code 00119161).
Learners can progress to the ASDAN Employability Award at Entry Level 3.
Training
For details of forthcoming ASDAN Preparatory Programmes introductory workshops, click here.
Workright Student Book
Click the thumbnails below for example completed pages from the student book:
FAQ
Q: How much do the ASDAN Preparatory Programmes cost?
A: Click here to access the costs page, which features information about registration costs for the Preparatory Programmes. Please also take into account the annual centre registration fee, if your centre is not yet registered with ASDAN.
Q: How can my centre start running the Preparatory Programmes?
A: If you are not yet registered with ASDAN, your first step is to complete an Application for Centre Registration Form.
Current ASDAN centres need to ensure that the Preparatory Programmes are added to their centre's registration. To do this, please complete an Additional Networks Registration Form.
Following registration, you will be able to access additional resources and guidance via the secure area of the ASDAN website.
ASDAN also provides introductory training workshops and can arrange in-house training.
Secure Area for registered centres
Once your centre is registered with ASDAN for the Preparatory Programmes, you can access further information and resources via the website's Secure Area.
It contains all relevant updates, essential documents, meeting information and resources and enables you to:
- Download resources, including forms, guidance and moderation checklists
- Register your candidate numbers and names
- View updated Preparatory Network meeting dates
- Purchase materials from the online ASDAN catalogue
- Check the list of candidates registered from your centre
There is no limit to the number of people from a centre who can register for a Secure Area password. You can register for a password online, by clicking here to access the request form.