Making the most of work placement

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 2
Unit No:
J/617/5105
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 nature of the business or organisation where the work placement will take place.

  • 1.2

    Give examples of activities in which they will be involved in the work placement.

  • 1.3

    Give examples of appropriate behaviours at the place of work (e.g. turning up on time, wearing the right clothes).

  • 1.4

    State what to do if they need support during the work placement.

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

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify main goals they want to achieve while on the placement.

3. — Be able to identify learning from the work placement.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Give examples of new or improved skills and/or knowledge gained through work placement.

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

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Give examples of things they did well on work placement.

  • 4.2

    Identify some aspects of employability that they need to work on further.