Careers And Career Choices

Question 1

Primary sector

Answer 1

Jobs in this sector involve taking raw materials from nature and making them into basic foods and products.

Coal miner
Farmer

Question 2

Secondary Sector

Answer 2

people who work in this sector take materials and make them into goods that can be sold.

Engineers
Shipbuilders

Question 3

Tertiary Sector

Answer 3

people who work in this sector provide services to people and business

Lawyers
Doctor

Question 4

Difference between the tertiary sector and the other 2 sectors

Answer 4

This sector is different from the primary and
secondary economic sectors in that it does not produce goods and/or does not make anything, but it supports the primary and the secondary economic sectors.

Question 5

Skill

Answer 5

A skill is the ability to do something that comes from training, experience or practice.

Question 6

Competencies

Answer 6

Competencies are the abilities and skills to do something well.

Question 7

Numeracy skills

Answer 7

the ability to work with numbers and do calculations

Question 8

Literacy Skills

Answer 8

the ability to read and write

Question 9

Technology skills

Answer 9

the ability to use computers

Question 10

Communication skills

Answer 10

The ability to make yourself understood, through writing and speaking, and to understand others.

Question 11

The three most important skills

Answer 11

information gathering
information analysis
instruction.

Question 12

Why do we gather information

Answer 12

• develop skills
• gain knowledge
• learn more about something
• win an argument
• solve a problem

Question 13

How to make certain that your information is correct

Answer 13

Is the information up to date?

Check if the information is current. Old information might be missing important updates.

Is the person qualified?

Ensure the person providing the information is knowledgeable about the topic. If not, the information might be inaccurate.

Is the information biased?

Look for multiple viewpoints. If the information is one-sided, you might not be getting the full picture.

Is the information relevant?

Make sure the information is related to what you want to know. Irrelevant information won’t be helpful.

Question 14

Biokinecticist

Answer 14

An exercise specialist

Question 15

Salary package

Answer 15

A salary package is the total pay that an employer is willing to pay an employee.

Question 16

What a salary package may include

Answer 16

salary package may include basic salary, deductions such as pension
and unemployment benet (UIF), and income tax.

Question 17

Factors that effect your salary package

Answer 17

• the kind of work you do

• your qualications

• the career field and economic sector in which you work

Question 18

Transferable skills

Answer 18

are skills that’s are not specific to one career, so you can apply them to a range of careers and jobs

Communication
Repor writing
Multilingualism

Question 19

Why is it important to learn about the economic sector

Answer 19

• Knowledge of sectors (primary, secondary, tertiary) helps individuals
choose suitable career paths based on their interests and skills.
Whether in government, non-profits, or the private sector, understanding economic principles is advantageous.

• Economics is essential for good citizenship. It empowers individuals
to vote intelligently on budgets, regulations, and laws.

Question 20

Explain how technology has impacted the efficiency and sustainability of the primary sector’s activities

Answer 20

Precision Farming: Using GPS and drones to monitor crops and soil, helping farmers use resources like water and fertilizer more effectively.

Advanced Machinery: Machines and robots that do tasks faster and safer, like automated harvesters in farming and mining equipment.

Renewable Energy: Using solar and wind power in farming and mining to reduce pollution.

Question 21

Common outdoor workplace hazards

Answer 21

• Extreme Heat and Cold
• Noise Exposure
• Sun Exposure