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Work Experience 1 Action Plan
Year:
5th Year
Number of students:
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Module No.
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Module Title:
Aims:
Date
2
Work Experience 1
Period: Sept.
 Plan, experience and evaluate a specific work placement
 Develop her/his self-confidence, communication and interpersonal
skills through interaction with adults in a working environment.
 Develop the personal skills required to adapt successfully to a
workplace environment.
 Develop his /her vocational interests and enable him/her to consider
possible career paths.
 Acquire and apply skills and knowledge by direct experience in a
specific work place.
Unit
No.
1
K/A
1
Learning Outcome
Resources
Pre Placement Planning
Discuss experience to date
Develop self awareness by
doing self assessment
check list
List personal goals and
competencies that can be
developed through this
work placement
Investigate personal
qualities that should be
displayed on work
experience
Examine an employers’
report card and set specific
goals
File: E/My Documents/LCA/ WEXP1 Action Plan
Prepared by D. Dunne
Diary
Diary
Diary
Black Board
Blank Report Card
Paper pen
Follow Up
K/A
2
Prepare strategies for
dealing with difficult
situations
Identify basic skills
required by an employee
in their selected area of
work
Gather specific
information about the job
placement
Black board
Hand out
Black board
Diary
Specific arrangements for my first
day
List details required for a
workplace report
Record personal
reflections
Diary
Diary
2
Placement
K/A
3
K/A
3
K/A
3
Describe type of
service/product produced
Outline number of people
employed
Describe different sections
of the company. Jobs
performed
Describe working hours
and shift arrangements
Describe how attendance
and time keeping is
monitored
Describe the tools and
equipment used on
placement
List the tasks given to do
Diary
In relation to one
job/position identify:Qualification required
Training needed
Skills required for this job
Other requirements
Describe health & safety
notices posted in the work
placement
Diary
K/A
3
K/A
3
K/A
3
K/A
3
K/A
3
K/A
3
File: E/My Documents/LCA/ WEXP1 Action Plan
Prepared by D. Dunne
Diary
Diary
Diary
Diary
Diary
Diary
Diary
K/A
3
K/A
3
Describe different
Diary
facilities provided for
lunch etc.
Describe job opportunities Diary
for an LCA graduate.
What application &
selection procedures are
used?
Reflect on placement on a Diary
daily basis.
3
Operational
K/A
3
Attend regularly &
punctually at their specific
workplace
Dress appropriately for
type of work to be
performed
Demonstrate an ability to
follow instructions &
learn new skills and
procedures
Complete tasks willingly
and carefully
Adapt to workplace
environment.
Communicate effectively
with colleagues,
supervisors and the public
Display a positive attitude
4
Supervision Card
Employer’s Report Card
Supervision Card
Employer’s Report Card
Supervision Card
Employer’s Report Card
Supervision Card
Employer’s Report Card
Supervision Card
Employer’s Report Card
Supervision Card
Employer’s Report Card
Observe H& S regulations Supervision Card
Employer’s Report Card
Reflect upon and record
Supervision Card
daily learning experiences Employer’s Report Card
Diary
Review of Experience
Describe what was learned Diary
about working life
Describe skills and
Diary
qualities developed while
on placement
File: E/My Documents/LCA/ WEXP1 Action Plan
Prepared by D. Dunne
K/A
4
K/A
4
K/A
4
Describe what was learned
about his performance in
the workplace
Report on whether the
reality of their workplace
corresponded with their
original expectations
Evaluate their
expectations in light of
their experience
Reflect on and share their
experience
Evaluate their experiences
in terms of their
vocational interests and
career paths
Identify skills & qualities
that need to be developed
in preparation for working
life.
NOTES:
File: E/My Documents/LCA/ WEXP1 Action Plan
Prepared by D. Dunne
Diary
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Class Discussion
Diary
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