Lesson 4 - Nature of Work Flashcards
Learning Intention: investigate how the nature of work has changed and how it is likely to change the future.
What influences a person’s career choice from a young age
observing a relative or friend who works in a particular industry
How often do people in the contemporary Australian workforce change their career aspirations
many times throughout their working lives
What common tool do people use to determine suitable work for themselves
a personality and career aptitude test
What is the purpose of the personality and career aptitude test
to identify the strengths, weaknesses, interests, and personality traits of a person to suggest suitable industries or occupations
3 people who can provide useful information for career guidance
-parents
-career counsellors
-employment agencies
What is an industry
a group of businesses involved in similar activities
What is an occupation
the work or activities that a person performs to earn a living
three main types of industries
-primary
-secondary
-tertiary
What is a primary industry
an industry that produces raw materials such as fresh fruit from nature
Examples of primary industries
-farming
-mining
-fishing
-grazing
-forestry
What does the secondary industry do
includes all workers involved in turning raw materials into finished or semi-finished products
example of a secondary industry process
Iron ore is turned into steel, which is then used to manufacture cars
What does the teritary industry do
provides services to others, such as retailers and solicitors.
What are the two subcategories of the tertiary industry
quaternary and quinary
What does the quaternary industry involve
service industries that process information and knowledge, such as IT professionals
What is the quinary industry made up of
domestic services such as hospitality, childcare and domestic cleaning
Includes both paid and unpaid workers.
