Work Experience Module 1

UNIT 1: PRE PLACEMENT PLANNING

Next Video 5 min

What Not To Do On Work Experience

Have You Ever Worked?

• Get into groups of four and appoint onenote taker and one speaker for the group.

• Discuss the following questions:

Have You Ever Worked?

• Have you ever worked? e.g. holiday-work or part-time work?

• What were you expected to do.

• What skills these jobs required.

• Write your answers in 1.1 (p1)

Self Assessment

Go to 1.2 (p2/3) & complete the self

assessment.

Key Assignment 1

I Listed What I Personally Wanted To Learn From My

Work Experience Placement.

DO 1.3 (p3) TO COMPLETE

• Go to 1.3 (p3).

• Write down three things you want to learn from Work Experience.

Work Experience Goals

The Employer’s Report CardYour employer will be given a report card when you start

your work experience.

It will be used to monitor your progress and

learning.

The Employer’s Report Card

It has an attendance & time keeping section.

Plus an evaluation

section to list your strengths and note areas that need improvement.

The Employer’s Report Card - Front & Back

The Employer’s Report Card - Middle

Coping Strategies

Go to 1.4 (p4) and write down what you should do in each situation.

Work Situation 1

You are sick and can’t make it to work.

What do you do?

Work Situation 2

You absolutely hate

the work experience

& don’t feel you are

learning anything.

What do you

do?

Work Situation 3

You are late on your first day and your

boss gets annoyed & shouts at you.

What do you do?

Work Situation 4

You are asked to go

and get a ‘sky hook’

from the store room.

When you return

without it everyone is

laughing at you.

What do you do?

Work Situation 5

You are being bullied, or you

are made to feel

uncomfortable by somebody

you work with.

What do you do?

Work Situation 6

Your contact person is not available.

What do you do?

Next Video 3 mins

What employers want from a new hire

• Go 1.5 (p6).

• In small groups, rank the qualities listed,

1 being the most important

through to

10 being the least important

• Then watch the video and see if you were right.

What Employers Want

Prompts

1. Communication Skills

2. Honesty & Integrity

3. Teamwork Skills

4. Interpersonal Skills

5. Motivation & Initiative

6. Strong Work Ethic

7. Analytical Skills

8. Flexibility

9. Computer Skills

10. Self Confidence

Key Assignment 2

I Made Specific Arrangements For My First Day On

Work Experience.

DO 1.6 & 1.7 TO COMPLETE

Work Place Information

Go to 1.6 (p7/8) and record the following:-

The name and address of your workplace.

Your work experience contact person’s name, position and telephone number.

The nature & purpose of the company / organisation?

Work Place Information

The hours.

Departure time from home.

Appropriate dress.

Lunch and travel arrangements - do I need to bring money?

What you hope to learn?

Health & Safety issues.

Before You Begin Your Placement

• Go to 1.7 (p8).

• Record your expectations, hopes and worries before your placement.

• Use the Word Bank

on the next slide if

you need help.

Word Bank

• Hopeful

• Worried

• Anxious

• Concerned

• Nervous

• Confident

• Optimistic

• Positive

A Question For Day One

Think of a question you will ask on your first day. Write it down in 1.7 (p8).

Reflection Time Each Day

• You will be expected to complete a personal reflection diary daily while on your work placement.

• It is vital you record your thoughts in this each day.

• Why?

• Because your thoughts and feelings are fresh in your mind.

Reflection Time Each Day

You can use a range of formats to record your reflections, for example:

• A written diary

• Video recording on

your mobile phone

• Audio recordings