Individual Candidate Marking Sheet

Work Experience

Course work Book 2013/14

Individual Candidate marking sheet

Work Experience / Learner Marking Sheet
5N1356 / Collection of Work
60%

Learner’s Name: ______Learner’s PPSN: ______

Assessment Criteria / MaximumMark / LearnerMark
Planning and Preparation

exploration of work organisations and personal career opportunities in a particular vocational area, to include consideration of work-related issues and needs
comprehensive personal and vocational skills audit and checklist
comprehensive career plan for a specific vocational area with

clear statement of learning goals and action points for the work experience

evidence of using a variety of job-finding strategies
curriculum vitae or personal statement
letter of application and statement of contractual obligations

/ 20
Vocational Study

analysis of the key challenges and opportunities facing a particular vocational area
summary of the basic rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in a particular work, organisational or institutional context

/ 15
Learner Account of Work Placement

an account of daily performance, learning and challenges such as conflict, criticism, meeting new people in relation to quality management
a comprehensive reflection on their work experience to include

feedback from supervisor or mentor on personal performance / 20
Future Planning

exploration of possible future education and training in light of work experience
exploration of employment options in light of the work experience

/ 5
total marks / 60

Assessor’s Signature: ______Date: ______

External Authenticator’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Work Experience / Learner Marking Sheet
5N1356 / Skills Demonstration
40%

Learner’s Name: ______Learner’s PPSN: ______

Assessment Criteria / MaximumMark / LearnerMark
Work Experience Supervisor’s Report

Satisfactory in at least 6 categories: 15 -23marks

Good in all categories or very good in at least 6 categories: 24 - 31marks

Very good in all categories or excellent in at least 6 categories: 32-40 marks

/ 40
total marks / 40

Assessor’s Signature: ______Date: ______

External Authenticator’s Signature: ______Date: ______

“college name”

Work Experience

(FETAC Level 5 – 5M1356)

Course workbook 2013/14

Student Name:......

Class:......

PPSN:......

Work Experience Tutor:......

Handout date:......

Submission date:......

I confirm that I have read and understand the information contained in the assessment briefs in this work book. Iconfirm that the work submitted is entirely my own work and where work other than my own has been used this has been acknowledged

Student Signature:...... Date:......

WORK EXPERIENCE CONTRACT

I acknowledge that by signing this document I am agreeing to participate fully in the work experience programme during the academic year
I accept that this programme is a compulsory element of the course
I accept that I must satisfactorily complete this programme, including both the placement and submission of portfolio in order to be eligible to gain a full FETAC award
I accept that I must complete a minimum of 10 day’s work experience regardless of any extenuating circumstances including certified sick leave
I understand that failure to complete the programme satisfactorily and the required minimum of 10 days will mean that I will not be eligible to receive a full award[1]
The above points are relevant in order to obtain a full QQI FETAC award

Furthermore

I will observe “COLLEGE NAME”’s rules and regulations throughout the period of the work experience programme
I will not engage in any conduct or behaviour, which may bring “COLLEGE NAME” into disrepute
I will observe my employers rules and regulations and I will take reasonable care during this period
I understand that a member of “college name” may visit me during the work experience placement

Student signature:...... Date:......

Individual Candidate marking sheet

WORK EXPERIENCE CONTRACT

Table of contents

SECTION A

SECTION B

Work Experience Diary

Timesheet

Level 5 Work Experience 5N1356 - Supervisor’s Report

SECTION C

SECTION D

SECTION A

Module title:work Experience

Module Code:5N1356

Assessment Technique:Planning and Preparation Report

Weighting:20%

Assessment Brief

You are required to prepare a report of your planning and preparation for work experience. The report should demonstrate a clear understanding of the value of planning and preparation in order to maximise learning opportunities and participate effectively during work experience.

Your report should be structured using the following headings:

Report introduction
Comprehensive skills audit
Goals for work experience
Job finding skills including contingency plans
Document preparation (including CV and letter of application)
Summaryof employment legislation including your rights as an employee and employer rights and responsibilities

GUIDELINES

Use the following headings to introduce your report. You may use additional headings if desired

COURSE DETAILS

Outline details about your course

PERSONAL PROFILE

Introduce yourself. Specify what you hope to get out of your studies

Describe what you know about work experience and the purpose of this report

CAREER

Describe your relevant personal and vocational experience to date. What are your current career aspirations? List and explainthe specific skills and qualifications that would be necessary to fulfil these aspirations

SKILLS AUDIT

Rate yourself on 5 personal, and 5 practical; skills. Note that this should be completed using the knowledge you have gained from your work experience tutor in this area and following classroom discussion and exercises

Following your analysis and rating of your skills be more specific and identify your strengths and weaknesses by listing 3 personal , interpersonal and practical skills that you consider to be well developed and listing 3 personal , interpersonal and practical skills that you consider need further development

GOALS FOR WORK EXPERIENCE

State 3 goals you hope to achieve on completion of your work experience

JOB FINDING SKILLS

Use the following headings to demonstrate your proficiency and understanding of the various aspects of looking for work experience

Describe how you plan to gain work experience using your job finding skills (your answer should make reference to your approach to designing and developing your letter of application and curriculum vitae)

If applicable outline the preparations you havemade for the interview for work experience. (Your answer should make reference to how you plan to dress, sit and speak as well as include outline answers to possible interview questions)

CONTINGENCY PLAN

Describe any challenges you think you might face in the placement. (Your answer should make reference to any contingency plans e.g. should you not be able to attend for work)

DOCUMENT PREPARATION

Include a copy of your most recent CV and a sample letter of application with the report

RELEVANT LEGISLATION

Outline employment health and safety legislation and equality legislation that apply to employment and your specific vocational area. In your answer you should make reference to the following areas:

Your rights as an employee
Duties of the employer
Health and safety legislation
Equality legislation including employment equality act and equality acts
Part time workers legislation
Data protection act
Any other legislation relevant to the vocational area

Student signature:......

Issue date:......

Draft review date:......

Submission date:......

Planning and preparation report

1. Course Details

Course title:......

Award Title......

Course Code:......

Course Description (Briefly describe the course you are studying)

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Modules (briefly describe the modules you are studying)

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2. Personal Profile

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3. Career

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4. Skills Audit

RELEVANT SKILLS / RATING
(SEE NOTE BELOW)

Key to rating: 1 = poor, 2 = Fair, 3 = Good, 4 = Very good, 5 = Excellent

MOST DEVELOPED PERSONAL SKILLS / COMMENTS
(E.G. HOW I DEVELOPED THIS SKILLS, WHERE I USED IT)
1
2
3
PERSONAL SKILLS TO DEVELOP / COMMENTS
(E.G. WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN I GET INVOLVED IN TO DEVELOP THIS SKILL)
4
5
6
MOST DEVELOPED PERSONAL SKILLS / COMMENTS
(E.G. HOW I DEVELOPED THIS SKILLS, WHERE I USED IT)
1
2
3
PERSONAL SKILLS TO DEVELOP / COMMENTS
(E.G. WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN I GET INVOLVED IN TO DEVELOP THIS SKILL)
4
5
6
MOST DEVELOPED PERSONAL SKILLS / COMMENTS
(E.G. HOW I DEVELOPED THIS SKILLS, WHERE I USED IT)
1
2
3
PERSONAL SKILLS TO DEVELOP / COMMENTS
(E.G. WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN I GET INVOLVED IN TO DEVELOP THIS SKILL)
4
5
6

5. Goals for work experience

1
2
3

6. Job finding skills

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7. Contingency plan

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8. curriculum vitae and a sample letter of application

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9.Relevant legislation

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Blank page (for additional information)

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Blank page (for additional information)

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Work placement details

Complete one form for each individual company you worked with:

Employer contact details

Company......

Address of placement......

Dates......

Contact person (Workplace supervisor)......

Position/ job title......

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Hours of work......

Location of workplace......

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Travel arrangements......

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Appropriate dress......

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Other relevant information......

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Work placement details

Complete one form for each individual company you worked with:

Employer contact details

Company......

Address of placement......

Dates......

Contact person (Workplace supervisor)......

Position/ job title......

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Hours of work......

Location of workplace......

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Travel arrangements......

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Appropriate dress......

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Other relevant information......

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Section B

Module title:Work Experience

Module code:5N1356

Assessment technique:Work Experience Diary

Weighting:20%

Assessment brief

You are required to compile a personal journal of your work experience. In it you should include the following:

A detailed description of work undertaken to include any new learning
An indication of both personal and work related challengesencountered, including positive and negative aspects of the experience
A completed work experience timesheet signed by the workplace supervisor

Structure

Your report should contain an introduction and an account of your day to day experience under the following headings

The tasks undertaken
How the work was handled
Personal challenges encountered
Existing skills improved upon
New skills learned
Conclusion

Student signature:......

Issue date:......

Draft review date:......

Submission date:......

Guidelines

Work undertaken

Provide a detailed and comprehensive account of the tasks undertaken in your section/ department for that day. Outline both what you did and what you observed today, the work assigned to you and the work you undertook without assignment. Clearly identify your own role and outline the time allocated to the task. You should relate the task undertaken to the skills you have acquired as part of your studies. In your description you should make an effort to provide a context for any activities and the role of your work placement colleagues. Any significant observations about or events within the organisation should be documented here.

Skills learned/ improved upon

Skills used and developed: here you should list any personal, interpersonal and or practical skill that you might have practiced during the course of that day. Is there any skill you learnt at college that you used in the workplace? While writing this section you should bear in mind the skills audit you carried out as part of our planning and preparation report and refer back to this audit in your reflection on the skills used and developed

New skills developed

Identify any new skills you have developed or skills that you have seen in use that you wish to learn more about. Focus on the range of skills used by your work placement colleagues

Challenges encountered

Use this space to document any personal and or work related challenges you encountered on the day in question. This could ne of a personal or vocational nature.

Conclusion

Finally, at the end of each day, try to reflect on your experience and identify any lessons you might have learned during the day. You may make reference to either positive or negative experiences (or both) as appropriate

Overall impression:Outline what your overall impressions are of the day in the workplace. Comment on any changes from previous days or new learning experiences. What is your overall impression of the day in the workplace?

ReflectionOutline how you responded to the work activity, feelings, thoughts and observations, etc.

Analysis Analyse what you learnt from the work activity (both positive and negative9o about yourself, other people, the skills required for this type of work, communication and interpersonal skills

Vocational learning:Relate the activities or task you may have completed to your learning in college

Action plan and identification of goalsIdentify what you need to do, check out, ask, find out about, areas you would like to explore, identify key areas you wish to focus on, tasks you wish to complete.

Work Experience Diary

Name of student:......

PPSN:......

Class:......

Your diary should contain a detailed account of the activities that you were involved in and the learning involved in the placement

Signature of student......

Date:......

DAY NUMBER...... DATE...... COMPANY......

Summary of work undertaken:

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Skills learned/ improved upon

PRACTICAL SKILLS

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PERSONAL SKILLS:

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INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

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Challenges encountered (personal and work related)

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Skills and goals I wish to focus upon:

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Other information

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DAY NUMBER...... DATE...... COMPANY......

Summary of work undertaken:

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Skills learned/ improved upon

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Challenges encountered (personal and work related)

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DAY NUMBER...... DATE...... COMPANY......

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PRACTICAL SKILLS

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CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED (PERSONAL AND WORK RELATED)

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SKILLS AND GOALS I WISH TO FOCUS UPON:

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OTHER INFORMATION

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DAY NUMBER...... DATE...... COMPANY......

SUMMARY OF WORK UNDERTAKEN:

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Skills learned/ improved upon

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