A Workbook for students in PLC courses Level 5 in Ireland, bassed on FETAC's 5N1356 Minor Award Descriptor, covers all Learning Objectives required by FETAC. A sugested marking scheme makes it very easy to mark, can be submitted as "Collection of Work" for 60% of Marks in this Minor Award. www.classroomguidance.com to order. Fully supported by a slideshow presentation of over 200 slides that bring the learner through the curriculum.

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Table of Contents Page
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

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1.1 About Work Experience 1
1.2 Learning Objectives 2
SECTION 2: PLANNING & PREPARATION
INDUSTRY / SECTOR PROSPECTS
2.1 Snapshot Of Industry / Sector 3
2.2 Quality Management Systems 4
2.3 Skill Sets Within Your Industry / Sector 5
2.4 Work Related Issues & Needs 5
GOAL SETTING
2.5 Life Essay 6
2.6 Skills Audit 7
2.7 Short Term Goals – Before You Go 11
2.8 Medium Term Goals – During Work Experience 12
2.9 Personal Attributes Inventory 13
2.10 Long Term Goals 14
JOBSEARCH
2.11 Cover Letter 15
2.12 C.V. 17
2.13 Job Searching – The Cost 19
2.14 Interview Preparation 19
2.15 Body Language 19
2.16 Employer Skill Requirements 20
2.17 Finding Work Experience 20
2.18 Beginning Your Job Search 21
2.19 Contacting Companies 21
2.20 Job-Finding Strategies 22
2.21 Networking 23
2.22 Networking – Evidence 23
2.23 Technological Communication Skills 24

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
2.24 Before Your Work Experience 24
2.25 Statement Of Contractual Obligations 25
SECTION 3: PROFILE OF VOCATIONAL AREA
3.1 Profile Your Vocational Area 27
RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
3.2 Health & Safety Laws 31
3.3 Health & Safety Laws Affecting Me 31
3.4 Employer & Employee Responsibilities 32
3.5 Health & Safety Authority 33
3.6 Reporting Procedures 33
3.7 Equality Legislation 34
3.8 Main Roles Of Trade Unions 35
3.9 Irish Trade Unions 35
3.10 Trade Union Representative – Interview 36
3.11 Employment Legislation 37
3.12 Deductions Taken From Gross Pay 38
3.13 Tax Terminology 38
SECTION 4: LEARNER ACCOUNT OF WORK PLACEMENT
4.1 How To Impress 39
DIARY / JOURNAL
4.2 Personal Reflection Diary 40
REFLECTION
4.3 Thank You Letter – Template 52
4.4 Supervisor’s Report - Reflection 53
4.5 Challenges 54
4.6 Work Experience Placement - Analysis 55
4.7 Work Experience Placement – Goals Review 57
4.8 Work Experience Placement – Context 58

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SECTION 5: FUTURE PLANNING
5.1 Next Time 59
5.2 The Future 59
5.3 Future Training / Education 60
5.4 Future Qualifications 60
5.5 Career Plan 62
5.6 Future Employment Options 63
5.7 Working Abroad 64
APPENDIX
Glossary Of Terms Divider
Power Words For Your C.V. Divider
ASSESSMENT
Supervisor’s Report 65
Collection Of Work Assessment Sheet 66
Skills Demonstration Assessment Sheet 67
Marking Scheme 68

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INTRODUCTION
1.1 About Work Experience
What does a Core Minor Award mean?
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How many hours are required at your work experience? _____________
How many hours are recommended for directed learning? __________
How many hours are recommended for self-directed learning? _______
What does the Minor Award hope to provide you with?
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1.2 Learning Objectives
What are the nine main Learning Objectives of the
work experience programme?
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INDUSTRY / SECTOR PROSPECTS
2.1 Snapshot Of Industry / Sector
My chosen vocational area is:
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Types of organisations: _______________________________________
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Structures:_________________________________________________
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Types of roles:______________________________________________
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2.2 Quality Management Systems
Write down the four basic components
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QUALITY

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2.3 Skill Sets Within Your Industry / Sector
Identify some skill sets needed in the roles from 2.1 (p3):
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2.4 Work Related Issues & Needs
Explore the below work related issues for your vocational area:
Work Related Issues & Needs
1 What is the average salary?
2. What are the working options like
(e.g. shift work, job sharing, part –
time, seasonal, etc)?
3. What is the working environment
like?
4. Identify some job stresses /
challenges:
5. What is the dress code?
6. What are the chances of promotion
or career progression?
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GOAL SETTING
2.5 Life Essay *
Detail any experiences / learning that are significant to your vocational area:
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*Self-Directed Learning. If you want to expand this essay type out additional material and include here.
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2.6 Skills Audit
Interpersonal Skills Rate Yourself (A) Rate Importance (B) Difference (A-B)
Able to interact successfully
with a wide range of people.
Knows how to interpret and
use body language.
Oral Communication Skills Rate Yourself (A) Rate Importance (B) Difference (A-B)
Presents information and
ideas clearly and concisely,
with content and style
appropriate for the audience
(whether one-to-one or in a
group). Presents opinions
and ideas in an open,
objective way.
Listening Skills Rate Yourself (A) Rate Importance (B) Difference (A-B)
Actively listen, understand and
respond appropriately to
others.
Leadership Skills Rate Yourself (A) Rate Importance (B) Difference (A-B)
Motivates and empowers
others to act; inspires trust and
respect in others.
Customer Service Skills Rate Yourself (A) Rate Importance (B) Difference (A-B)
Able to build a relationship of
mutual trust with clients. Able
to handle complaints and
concerns in a sensitive way.
Computer Skills Rate Yourself (A) Rate Importance (B) Difference (A-B)
Able to communicate and use
computers eg. Microsoft
Office, Email, Internet, Social
Media
Persuading Skills Rate Yourself (A) Rate Importance (B) Difference (A-B)
Communicates effectively to
justify a position or influence a
decision.
Able to sell products or
promote ideas.
SELF ASSESSMENT IMPORTANCE IN YOUR INDUSTRY
1 Unskilled 1 Unnecessary
2 Passable 2 Some relevance
3 Moderately good 3 Relevant
4 Very good 4 Very useful
5 Excellent 5 Essential
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