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Stress

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State of emotional or mental strain or tension that is caused by unfavorable or very demanding situations or problems

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Types of stress

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Eustress
Acute Stress
Chronic Stress
Hyperstress
Hypostress
Post traumatic stress

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Eustress

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Positive or good stress
Helps you perform to the best of your ability

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Acute Stress

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Short term and very bad type of stress

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Chronic Stress

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happens when you suffer from a severe stress over a long period

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Hyperstress

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Occurs when you are pushed beyond what you can cope with

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Hypostress

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Occurs when there is too little stress in your life

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Post traumatic stress

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occurs after a harmful or bad incident

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When should you take ARVs

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If you are HIV positive and pregnant
If you are breastfeeding and you are HIV positive
If you have been sexually assaulted and you are HIV negative
If you come into contact with the blood of an HIV positive person and you are HIV negative

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TB symptoms

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Cough
Fever
Night sweats
Weight loss
Tiredness

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Causes of traffic accidents

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Pedestrian behavior
Speeding
Bad driver attitude and behavior
Driver fatigue
Failure to obey road traffic signs

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Types of Interviews

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  • Individual interview
  • Panel interview
  • Skype/Video interview
  • Telephonic interview
  • Interviews requiring a presentation
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good exam writing skills

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  • write neatly and clearly
  • read questions carefully
  • answer only what is asked
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effects of discrimination

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  • unfairly labelled
  • bullied
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how is hiv contracted

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  • unprotected sex with someone who has hiv
  • contact with infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids
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effects of child abuse

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  • causes child to become emotionally isolated
  • can cause mental health problems
  • negatively effects choices throughout life
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unfair labour practice

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unfair act an employer takes against an employee

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legislations that protect employee rights

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  • Labour relations act
  • Employment Services act
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job market related skills

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  • creative problem solving
  • thinking out the box
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how to obtain job related skills

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  • volunteering
  • internships
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why is a CV and cover letter important when applying for a job

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  • Introduces one to a prospective employer
  • Gives an opportunity to impress a prospective employer
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important guidelines when applying for a job

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  • look for a reliable employment websites
  • select preferred job listings
  • Upload CV or complete online job application according to instructions
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23
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where to report manager

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CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration)

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two functions of CCMA

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  • helps employees and employers settle disputes
  • advises on legal issues
25
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methods used to solve labour disputes

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  • Conciliation
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
26
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what is a trade union

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organisations formed by workers from related that work for the common interest of it’s members

27
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reasons to join trade union

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  • improves working conditions
  • fights for fair hours of work and benefits
  • protects workers against exploitation by the employer
  • achieves industrial piece
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reasons why having a job contract is important

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  • protects him from exploitation
  • provides a legal document to protect him
  • provides a way of resolving conflicts
29
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important categories to include in job contract

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  • occupation of employee
  • place of work
  • working hours
  • Wages/Salary
30
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stages of lodging a formal complaint

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stage 1 - Complaint is reported to an immediate senior. Must resolve the matter within three days

stage 2 - senior reports the matter to superiors. if you are not satisfied you can lodge an appeal

stage 3 - formal hearing takes places

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how to support people with hiv

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  • Listen to person
  • Learn about HIV and have resources available for them
  • Remind them to take ARVs
  • Encourage them to exercise and have a balanced diet
  • Protect them from stigma
32
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rights for people with hiv

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have the right to keep their status to themself

right to fair labour practices

allowed to chose what kind of work they want to do

right to make their own decision about medical treatment

33
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Sources of stress in the workplace

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  • heavy workload
  • Working long hours
34
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when to use logical reasoning

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When it’s necessary to think in an efficient

35
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why voters must not vote for leaders that ignore the facts

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  • they may spread corruption
  • they spread fake news
  • they promote miseducation
36
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3 actions to take for preparing for your career

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  • develop skills that match your career
  • update skills to be career ready
  • chose a career that matches their personality
37
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Depression

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mood disorder that involves a persistent feeling of deep sadness and loss of interest

38
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Symptoms of depression

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  • mood swing
  • tiredness
  • sleeping too much/too little
39
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purpose of Labour Relations Act

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it promotes economic development, fair labour practices, peace, democracy and social development

40
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Labour strike

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work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work

41
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factors that can cause a labour strike

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  • unfair working conditions
  • disputes over salary demands
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effects of strike action

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  • employers may treat workers better
  • striking employees may lose wages/salaries
43
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Rights of employees during a strike

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  • right to not be forced to work
  • right to continue with their strike
44
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Rights of employers during a strike

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  • right to lock out striking workers
  • right to apply no work no pay
45
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Protected strike

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strike that complies with all the requirements in the Labour relations act

46
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Unprotected strike

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strike that complies with all the requirements in the Labour relations act

47
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why trade unions should educate their members on HIV and AIDS

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  • improve the health of employees
  • ensure that employers uphold the law
  • protect the rights of those living with HIV
  • ensure employers develop an HIV policy to protect it’s members
48
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employable skills in these categories

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People skills:
- teamwork skills
- good communication skills

Personal skills:
- decision skills
- problem solving

Technical skills:
- computer literacy
- digital citizenship

49
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traffic safety measures

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methods and measures used to prevent road users from being killed or injured

50
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study skills students can use

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  • create flashcards
  • read more than once
  • ask questions if you dont understand
51
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Retrenchment

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temporary suspension or permanent reduction in the employment of an employee

52
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strategies to help retrenched employees

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  • provide counselling
  • organise job search workshops
  • use the company’s network to refer employees
53
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how to prevent the spreading of TB

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  • cover your mouth when you sneeze/cough
  • wash your hands regularly
  • isolation from crowded areas
  • limit contact with people
  • opening windows
54
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measures management can put in place to protect workers living with hiv

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  • create policy to recognise and respect the right to privacy
  • ensure the confidentiality and privacy of people with hiv
  • ensuring the confidentiality of personal health data
  • workplace information programs should emphasize that people with hiv should not be fired
55
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why it is important for the interviewee to introduce themselves

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  • gives the interviewer a good impression
  • helps you to relax
  • helps you appear confident
56
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six behaviours that may improve chances of permanent employment

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  • arrive on time
  • always be honest
  • ask for help
  • don’t overstep boundaries
  • do your job well
  • care about your colleagues
57
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why having a job is important

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  • helps maintain a standard of living
  • gives you a feeling of purpose
  • provides physical and mental wellbeing
  • helps improve self esteem and confidence
  • gives you independence
58
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life long learning

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is the ongoing and self motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons

59
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benefits of life long learning

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  • can open up new opportunities and possibilities
  • fuels creativity and innovation
  • you stay connected
  • makes you happier

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