Making the most of work placement

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 1
Unit No:
T/617/5049
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Aim

To ensure learners are able to prepare for and learn from work placement in order to make the most of the experience.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Be able to prepare for a work placement.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify the business or organisation where the work placement will take place (e.g. a florist, Station Cafe).

  • 1.2

    Give examples of some key things they will be doing in the work placement.

  • 1.3

    State who can help them during the work placement.

2. — Be able to identify what they want to achieve through the work placement.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    State some key things they want to achieve through the placement.

3. — Be able to give an account of their work experience.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    State what they did on their work placement, including main activities and experiences.

4. — Be able to review own performance during work placement.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    List some key things they did well on work placement.

  • 4.2

    List some aspects of the work placement that they found difficult.