Expand+Special Requirements:
•Learners undertaking Placement or Practice modes of work experience must work the equivalent of ten to fifteen working days. A minimum of ten days must be completed in the placement or practice situation. The remaining five wo...

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•Learners undertaking Placement or Practice modes of work experience must work the equivalent of ten to fifteen working days. A minimum of ten days must be completed in the placement or practice situation. The remaining five working days may be made up of current relevant work, paid or unpaid. Some specific certificate areas may require learners to undertake a more extensive period of work experience.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
•Level 5 Certificate or equivalent, or relevant life/work experience.

•If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.

•All students will be required to record their Oral presentations on video so Tutor can review your presentation style and provide better feedback.

•As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.

•If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.

Expand+On this QQI Level 6 Work Experience module the learner will learn how to plan their work schedule, learn how to communicate effectively with all in the workplace, deal with equality and to fully understand and co-operate with Health and Safety in the...

Hide-On this QQI Level 6 Work Experience module the learner will learn how to plan their work schedule, learn how to communicate effectively with all in the workplace, deal with equality and to fully understand and co-operate with Health and Safety in the workplace.

They will be able to reflect on their experiences, challenges and positive experiences.

They will learn to understand the rights and responsibilities of both the employers and employees and the need to maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times.

It will also develop new skills from the ongoing experiences and will be able to identify the key issues that influence the workplace and will learn how to adapt to new challenges or changes that occur.

It also teaches how to evaluate their employment opportunities which will include a review of their career and thus ensuring that all particular skills, knowledge and experiences are fully captured and up to date.

Learners who successfully complete this course will:
•develop critical awareness of the changing nature of work
•set achievable goals for work experience
•utilise learning opportunities presented in the work environment
•apply work skills to consolidate learning in the vocational area
•understand how work is planned and organised at different levels in a specific vocational area
•appreciate the importance of safety and welfare in the workplace
•develop capabilities, both personal and vocational, to successfully meet challenges in the workplace
•review career choices in the light of their own aspirations, experience, abilities and available options
•explore future employment opportunities (including opportunities for self employment, contract work, work in the social economy, etc).

This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. If students require extra time to complete the course they can apply for an extension.

Expand+Assessment:

Portfolio/Collection of Work 60%
Skills Demonstration 40%

Portfolio/Collection of Work:

A portfolio or collection of work written over a period of time on a work experience in a particular vocational area for example Childcare. ...

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Portfolio/Collection of Work 60%
Skills Demonstration 40%

Portfolio/Collection of Work:

A portfolio or collection of work written over a period of time on a work experience in a particular vocational area for example Childcare. It would involve planning, identifying goals, issues and challenges encountered, communications effectively and maintaining a work diary. Finally it would involve an evaluation of the students own performance.

Skills Demonstration:

A workplace skills demonstration based on a Supervisors Report and Reflection diaries. The learner will be required to complete a task or a series of tasks that demonstrate a range of skills within the vocational area of study. The learner will also be expected to reflect on the Supervisors Report and explore the skills required to do the job.