Module 8

Module 8: Daily Living

 

Explore

 

For this activity you will need access to the Internet. You will be exploring and gathering information online about specific occupations.

 

Try This

 

Work with a partner, if possible.

 

To answer the following career-specific questions, you will need to access career websites, such as the ones you found in Get Started. If possible, explore websites in the territory or province in which you wish to work.

 

TT 1. Jolene is interested in becoming a hairstylist. What are the personal characteristics required for those entering this occupation?

 

TT 2. What are the typical duties of a hairstylist?

 

TT 3. What are the working conditions?

 

TT 4. What are the average earnings of a hairstylist? What earnings can you expect at the start? What are the possibilities for advancement?

 

TT 5. What are the educational requirements?

 

TT 6. Select an occupation in which you are interested. Answer questions TT 2 to TT 5 again for this occupation.

 

Share

 

Share the information you found for TT 6. Explore the occupation information of other students. Has anyone else chosen a similar occupation? How do their findings compare to yours? Did anyone choose an occupation that is new to you? Did any of the wages or educational requirements surprise you? Take some time to view the research of others before moving on in the lesson.

 

Save a copy of your response to TT 6 in your course folder.

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