The Cardiff Global Award 2015 - 2016 Essential Guide

Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours of extra-curricular activities will I have to undertake?
You will be expected to undertake 70 hours. 40 hours must be undertaken abroad, this can be study,
volunteering or work. The other activities can be UK/home based but must evidence multicultural/multi-lingual
working.
How many hours per week am I expected to commit to?
It’s to your discretion.
What counts as “extra-curricular” activities?
Refer to the Activities Grid in this booklet.
Why are some hours capped?
Some activities do not fully develop your skills as the work is repetitive in nature, you may also struggle
drawing on strong, relevant examples for applications. This includes bar work, hospitality, retail, note
taking and blogging, for example. The Award wants to give you a wealth of skills and experiences so
you can fully articulate your skills to employers.
How do I record my activities?
For each activity and skill session you need to complete an Activity Record Form.
Recording hours and activities is straightforward and self-explanatory. E.g.:
Date
July 15th
Activity/Task
General administration, used mail merge for a mail out/ promoted
company using social media
Number
of Hours
7
If you are working over the summer or on a placement year you don’t need to record your hours, just
put down the start and finish date, then record your activities as you go. E.g.:
Date
START DATE &
END DATE
Activity/Task
General duties: table service, cleaning, dealing with the kitchen and bar
staff to ensure smooth service
Points to remember: undertook sales training to help up sell products,
resolved a customer complaint (one customer complained about the
dish that was not up to standard, I confidently dealt with this situation,
speaking to the chef and organising a free dessert for the customers
who were then satisfied)
Number
of Hours
42
Remember: you should use 1 activity and record sheet per activity.
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