Collection of Work 60%

Collection of Work 60%

The Work Experience module is divided into a number of sections. Each section covers a specific area of the course and requires that you produce specific material.

Section 1 Planning and preparation [15 marks]

Section 2 Job Search File [21 marks]

Section 3 Vocational Study [18 marks]

Section 4 Future Planning [6 marks]

Skills Demonstration 40%

Section 5 Learner Account of Work Placement [12 marks]

Section 6 Work Experience Supervisor’s Report [28 marks]

Collection of Work 60%

Section 1 Planning and Preparation (15 Marks)

a. Personal /Skills Audit; A brief personal profile detailing

· Interests, talents and achievements (2)

· Personal qualities, characteristics and values (2)

· Life experiences – voluntary/part-time work, courses, hobbies, sporting activities (2)

· Vocational skills and Transferable skills (2)

A Personal and Vocational Skills Table will be discussed and prepared in class which can be used to complete this section.

· New Personal skills I hope to learn from this work experience:

· New Inter-Personal skills I hope to learn from this work experience:

· New Practical skills I hope to learn from this work experience:

· New Technical skills I hope to learn from this work experience:

b. Summary of potential employment and learning opportunities that match personal profile (2)

· What type of organisation would you hope to get work experience in?

· What tasks/duties would you hope to be given on your work experience?

· What skills set do you think you could offer on your work experience? [What are you trained to do]

· What would your main expectations/needs of work experience be? [what do you need from work experience]

· What would your mains concerns be of going out on work experience?

· What future career opportunities would you hope to find in your vocational area?

c. A comprehensive career plan for a specific vocational area with clear statement of learning goals

and action points for the work experience e.g. SMART Goals (5)

Identify the targets or goals you are hoping to work towards and that you aim to achieve through your work experience.

Section 2 Job Search File (21 Marks)

Evidence of use of job-finding strategies (2)
Curriculum vitae or personal statement (5)
Letter of application (3)
Audio or audio-visual evidence of practice interview and rating of interview performance

§ Clear and effective speech (2)

§ Appropriate body language (2)

§ Listening skills (2)

§ Knowledge about company/vocational area (2)

e. Reflection on interview, on feedback received and on learning from the experience (3)

Section 3 Vocational Study (18 Marks)

a. Summary of the basic rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in a particular work, organisational or institutional context (6)

· Health, Safety and Welfare at Work

· Equality legislation

· Union Representation

· Other Employment Regulation Issues for example minimum wage, annual leave, maternity leave, parental leave

b. Exploration of work organisations and career opportunities in a particular vocational area (6)

· What are the 3 main types of work organisations in Ireland?

[Public, Private and Voluntary]

· Describe the characteristics of each of the three types and include examples

Analysis of the key challenges and opportunities facing a particular vocational area (6)

• Population change

• Immigration/emigration

• Economic changes – impact of recession

• Funding structures

• Education level of employees/qualifications

• New Technology

Section 4 Future Planning (6 Marks)

a. Exploration of employment options in light of work experience (3)

Use the following headings

§ Future Employment Options List three future employment opportunities.

b. Exploration of possible future education and training in light of work experience (3)

Using the Tables given [See Appendix]

§ Outline the courses that were entered in the CAO form

§ Give details of the course which is the first choice option

Skills Demonstration 40%

Section 5 Learner Account of Work Placement (12 Marks)

a. A Statement of Contractual Obligations. (2)

b. A daily record of tasks performed and of challenges encountered. (6)

1) Duties Performed:

§ What tasks/jobs did you do?

§ Who were you working with?

§ What equipment did you use?

These headings should be covered at least once in the Diary

2) Training/Instructions Given:

3) Interaction with Staff/Customers:

§ Positive or negative interaction?

§ Did you enjoy working with others/working on your own?

4) Observations:

5) Positive/Negative experiences occurred today?

§ Did you encounter any problems when carrying out instructions or duties?

§ Working with people / dealing with challenging behaviour/confrontation

a. A comprehensive reflection on the work experience placement to include learning (4)

gained from the experience and from the supervisor’s report

· Reflect on Supervisors report

· Outline Challenges you overcame [e.g. Conflict, Criticism, meeting new people]

· Were the workplace plan and goals achieved

· What was the most important part of your learning

· Was your work placement a useful experience

Section 6 Work Experience Supervisor’s Report (28 Marks)

Sections to be completed / Submission Date
A. Planning and preparation / October 27th 2017
B. Vocational Study / December 15th 2017
C. Learner Account of Work Experience / April 27th 2018
D. Future Planning / April 27th 2018

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Section 4 Future Planning (5 Marks)

a. Explore future education and training (2.5 Marks)

In the context of your workplace experiences list courses you could study next. [What did you apply for on your CAO form?]

Number / Course / Code / Institution / Level

Fill in the following table for one course of your choice

Question / Answer
1. / Course
2. / Code
3. / Level
4. / What College or University offers this qualification? Name three in Ireland, the U.K. or Europe. / 1
2
3
5. / How many years of study
6. / Minimum requirements?
7 / Fees
8. / Yearly Living Expenses
9. / Grant Expected €
10. / Subjects covered - Year 1
Subjects covered - Year 2
Subjects covered - Year 3
Subjects covered - Year 4