Collection of Work 60% Supervisor’s Report 40% WORK EXPERIENCE 5N1356 Collection of Work 60%   Supervisor’s Report 40%

Collection of Work 60% 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]

Section 1 Planning and Preparation [15 marks] a Section 1 Planning and Preparation [15 marks] a. Personal /Skills Audit; A brief personal profile detailing [8 marks] Interests, talents and achievements Personal qualities, characteristics and values Life experiences – voluntary/part-time work, courses, hobbies, sporting activities Vocational skills and Transferable skills

Section 1 Planning and Preparation Following completion of the Personal /Skills Audit Outline 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:

What type of organisation would you hope to get work experience in? Section 1 Planning and Preparation b. Summary of potential employment and learning opportunities that match personal profile [2 marks] 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 mains concerns be of going out on work experience? Section 1 Planning and Preparation b. Summary of potential employment and learning opportunities that match personal profile 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?

Maybe consider Short, Medium and Long term goals Section 1 Planning and Preparation c. Learning goals and action points for the work experience [5marks] Identify the targets or goals you are hoping to work towards and that you aim to achieve through your work experience Maybe consider Short, Medium and Long term goals SMART Goals

New Personal skills I hope to learn from this work experience: Section 1 Planning and Preparation c. Learning goals and action points for the work experience [5marks] Maybe look at 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:

Section 2 Job Search File [21 marks] Evidence of use of job-finding strategies [2 marks] Curriculum vitae or personal statement [5 marks] Letter of application [3 marks]

Section 2 Job Search File The Interview d. Audio or audio-visual evidence of practice interview and rating of interview performance Clear and effective speech [2 marks] Appropriate body language [2 marks] Listening skills [2 marks] Knowledge about company/vocational area [2 marks] e. Reflection on interview, on feedback received and on learning from the experience [3marks]

Section 3 Vocational Study (18 Marks) a. Summarise the following legislation: (6 marks)   Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Equality legislation Union Representation Regulations regarding pay

Section 3 Vocational Study b. Exploration of work organisations and career opportunities in a particular vocational area (6 marks) What are the 3 main types of work organisations in Ireland? Ans=[Public, Private and Voluntary] Describe the characteristics of each of the three types and include examples

Section 3 Vocational Study b. Exploration of work organisations and career opportunities in a particular vocational area What are the 3 main types of work organisations in Ireland? [Ans =Public, Private and Voluntary] Describe the characteristics of each of the three types and include examples

Section 3 Vocational Study c. Analyse the challenges and opportunities facing your vocational area (6 marks) Population change Immigration/emigration Economic changes – impact of recession Funding structures Education level of employees/qualifications Technology Any other challenges/opportunities

Section 4 Future Planning (6 Marks) Exploration of employment options in light of work experience (3 Marks) Future Employment Options List three future employment opportunities

Section 4 Future Planning b. Exploration of possible future education and training in light of work experience (3 Marks) Outline the courses that were entered in the CAO form Give details of the course which is the first choice option

Section 4 Future Planning b. Explore future education and training In the context of your workplace experiences list courses you could study next Number Course Code Institution Level  

Section 4 Future Planning b. Explore future education and training   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

Section 5 Learner Account of Work Placement (12 Marks) Statement of Contractual Obligations (2 Marks) Diary --A daily record of tasks (6 Marks) performed and of challenges encountered. c. Reflection on the work experience (4 Marks)

Section 5 Learner Account of Work Placement Diary --A daily record of tasks performed and of challenges encountered Duties Performed Training/Instructions Given Interaction with Staff/Customers Observations Positive/Negative experiences

Section 5 Learner Account of Work Placement c. Reflection on the work experience placement 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] Judged on the following criteria Punctuality Personal presentation as appropriate to the vocational area Compliance with health, safety and other regulations Working independently while under general direction Good practice appropriate to the vocational area

Section 6 Work Experience Supervisor’s Report Effective interpersonal communication skills as appropriate to the vocational area Effective technical/written communication skills as appropriate to the vocational area Attributes and aptitudes as needed to participate effectively in this vocational area

Submission Dates Sections to be completed Submission Date Section 1 Planning and preparation October 2017 Section 2 Job Search File December 2017 Section 3 Vocational Study April 2018 Section 4 Future Planning Section 5 Learner Account of Work Experience