Work Experience

Course details

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skills and competence to participate in the workplace (for a limited time), carrying out work related tasks independently while under general direction.The key areas in delivering this module are: 1.Planning and Preparation 2. Work Placement Experience 3. Critical Evaluation and Reflection The ethos of the module is to prepare the participants for their worplacement. In doing so they create a personal folder which includes updated cv, skills audit, work placement goals etc. The planning and preparation includes the participants having an understanding of the legal rights of both the employer and employee. This is supported by demonstrating and practising effective work place communication skills. The work placement experience is the crucial part of the learning outcomes and ensuring effectiveness the participants will compile a detailed diary. To develop the diary efficiently in class, activities will be undertaken. The workplace diary is then used as a reflective and evaluation tool and practical exercises on evaluation and reflection wil be an integral part of the module delivery. This part-time, single module programme, successful completition of which leads to QQI Level 5 component 5N1356 and can be used as a component in QQI level 5 Major Award - Healthcare Support 5M4339.

Learners will b able to:

1. Examine work organisations and personal career opportunities in a particular vocational area, to include consideration of workrelated issues and needs
2. Analyse key challenges and opportunities facing a particular vocational area
3. Summarise the basic rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in a particular work, organisational or institutional context, to include health, safety and welfare at work, equality legislation, union representation and regulations relating to pay
4. Compile a personal and vocational skills audit and career plan for a specific vocational area, to include goals and action points for the period of work experience
5. Present relevant work experience material, to include a CV or personal statement, letter of application, evidence of job-finding skills, skills checklist, statement of learning goals, contractual arrangements
6. Participate effectively in work experience, to include observation of good timekeeping, working independently while under general direction, meeting deadlines, personal presentation, communication, adherence to health, safety and other relevant regulations
7. Demonstrate effective communication skills in the workplace, to include personal, interpersonal and technological communication skills
8. Reflect on workplace experiences, to include feedback by supervisor(s) or mentor(s) on personal performance and challenges such as conflict, criticism, meeting new people and learning in relation to quality management
9. Explore options for future education, training and employment in light of work experience.

Entry requirements: Participants must be fluent in verbal and written English

Assessment:

1. Portfolio
2. Collection of work
3. Skill demonstration

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