Work Experience and Professional Development

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the benefits of work experience within relevant sector.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Outline the key benefits of work experience.

  • 1.2

    Explain how work experience can enhance employability and career progression.

2.

Understand own tasks and responsibilities within the work setting.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Summarise own key responsibilities within the work setting.

  • 2.2

    Develop a detailed rationale for prioritising own tasks in terms of importance.

  • 2.3

    Identify the key policies and legislation that apply at the work placement in relation to your roles and responsibilities.

  • 2.4

    Explain the safeguarding process at the work placement.

3.

Be able to reflect on own practice and from this develop a personal and professional development plan.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain the importance of self-reflection and awareness in personal and professional growth.

  • 3.2

    Summarise strengths and areas for development in personal and professional practice.

  • 3.3

    Develop a personal and professional development plan.