1. Describe the safe working practices and procedures to be followed whilst preparing
and tidying up your work area.
Answer: The safe working practices
... [Show More] and procedures that need to be followed while preparing
and tidying up the work area are to firstly before you start, you should check that the work
area is clear of any debris or substances where any work needs to be performed to clear of
any hazards, and any waste materials should be disposed of safely and in the correct way
such as if there was a chemical it should be disposed safely. You should check for any
contamination on work tops if work was to be performed on them as it could affect the task,
then also check for any slips or trip hazards such as spillages and they should be cleaned
up. You should also check that all equipment is safe to use before returning to storage but
also return them to their correct area when finished with.
2. Explain the importance of applying the appropriate occupational behaviours in the
workplace and the implications for both the apprentice and the business if these are
not adhered to.
Answer: It is important to apply the appropriate behaviours in the workplace as it is the base
for building a good working relationship with others in your team. You will be more respected
by others in the workplace if you apply good behaviours and follow the code of conduct and
in turn you can form a good relationship with them, good workplace behaviours also provide
a good impressions to others and any visitors to the site too which improves the reputation of
the business and may improve their relationship with customers if potential customers or
business was able to see the good working by employees. If the appropriate behaviours are
not applied this can lead to consequences such as disciplinary procedures and can lead to a
loss of job.
3. Explain how to present themselves in the workplace suitably dressed for the activities
to be undertaken (such as being neat, clean and dressed in clothes appropriate to
the area of activity).
Answer: You should be prepared for the type of activity or task you may be expected to
perform by wearing the correct appropriate personal protective equipment such as a high
visibility jacket or safety glasses and don’t wear any jewellery or tie up any long hair if it may
be seen as a hazard in the area. You should respect people you are working with by being
neat and clean using good hygiene habits and personal hygiene is also especially important
if working in the food and drink industry. To present yourself in the workplace suitably
dressed for the activities to be undertaken, you must understand what work you are going to
do and then wear clothing that is appropriate for that work.
4. Explain the importance of reporting to work on time and returning from breaks on
time and the potential consequences if this is not adhered to.
Answer: It's important to report to work and return from breaks on time as it firstly
demonstrates that you are diligent and dependable so they will have more trust in you as
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you are seen as reliable, it shows that you can honour any commitments and you can be
trusted. It also sets a good example of working for employees and shows that you have
respect for other people, and you make sure you think about their time along with yours. The
potential consequences if not adhered to could lead to disciplinary procedures and further
monitoring and if you still not follow these rules this could lead to a loss of a job.
5. Describe the types of attitudes and behaviours that are likely to create conflict or
negative responses.
Answer: The attitudes that are likely to create problems are negative attitudes towards
people and starting arguments by not respecting other people and their opinions. Behaviours
that would start conflict are demanding requests that are placing stress on the person who is
being asked, and if you arrive to work with a negative attitude then you are bound to receive
negative responses, you should always respect people and treat them the way that you
would want to be treated.
6. Describe the benefits of team working and understanding of team objectives.
Answer: The benefits of working in a team and understanding team objectives are that It can
improve efficiency in a team, as they are working together this means that they can
collaborate to improve the workflow and the speed that it can be completed by. When
working in a team, you are also able to generate more and better ideas as multiple people
can come together for more approaches towards a task and creativity in how to complete it,
ideas also can be discussed to debate their uses and drawbacks to each idea, also the
combination of knowledge and experience helps in contributing to produce a solution and
avoiding any mistakes. Another benefit of team working is that it improves morale as they
are interacting with each other and being able to have support and guidance when needed
by others in the team would improve the [Show Less]