Work Experience
Award Type Minor
Code 5N1356
Level 5
Credit Value 15
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks independently while under general direction.
Learning Outcomes: Learners will be able to:
1 Examine work organisations and personal career opportunities in a particular vocational area, to
include consideration of work- related 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.
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