Course Description
QQI Level 5 Work Experience Module Online
Chevron Training
The purpose of the Work Experience module is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks independently while under general direction.
Learning Outcomes
- Examine work organisations and personal career opportunities in a particular vocational area, to include consideration of work related issues and needs
- Analyse key challenges and opportunities facing a particular vocational area
- Summarise the basic rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in a particular work, organisational or institutional context, to include health, safety and welfare at work, equality legislation, union representation and regulations relating to pay
- Compile a personal and vocational skills audit and career plan for a specific vocational area, to include goals and action points for the period of work experience
- Present relevant work experience material, to include a CV or personal statement, letter of application, evidence of job-finding skills, skills checklist, statement of learning goals, contractual arrangements
- Rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in the childcare sector
- Participate effectively in work experience, to include observation of good timekeeping, working independently while under general direction, meeting deadlines, personal presentation, communication, adherence to health, safety and other relevant regulations
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in the workplace, to include personal, interpersonal and technological communication skills
- Reflect on workplace experiences, to include feedback by supervisor(s) or mentor(s) on personal performance and challenges such as conflict, criticism, meeting new people and learning in relation to quality management
- Explore options for future education, training and employment in light of work experience
Assessment Method
- Portfolio/Collection of Work 60%
- Skills Demonstration 40%
Course Code | 5N1356 |
College Name | Chevron Training |
Course Category | Childcare, Education |
Course Type | Distance Learning |
Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
Course Location | UK |
Course Fee | 295 |
Course Duration | 2 Months |
Course Times | You can complete this course within 2 months and can commence the course at any time of the year. If you need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course, you can request your extension with your tutor. |
Awarding Body | QQI |
Title of Awarding | QQI level 5 minor award - 5N1356 |
Entry Requirements | No particular skills, knowledge or competence will be required of you for successful completion of this course. However you will be expected to have a minimum of Level 4 Certificate standard of education or equivalent together with a strong interest in the provision of quality care and education for children, this is not mandatory. It is essential that you have competence in written and spoken English, along with computer literacy skills. |
Career Path | Childcare Practitioner; Childminding; Progression to further education. |