Work-based Experience

Aim

This unit aims to enable learners to experience the scope and depth of learning which may take place in a work-based context by planning, monitoring and evaluating the work experience.

Learning outcomes

LO1 Be able to negotiate industry experience

1.1 Research and evaluate suitable organisations that could provide industry experience

1.2 Negotiate with work and academic supervisors a proposal for the work experience

1.3 Recognise the business constraints on the work experience offered

LO2 Understand the specific requirements of the placement

2.1 Agree and prioritise the tasks and responsibilities involved in the work experience

2.2 Produce a plan for the work experience

2.3 Analyse the benefits of the proposed activities to the business and the learner

LO3 Be able to undertake work experience as identified

3.1 Fulfil specified requirements of placement conforming to all related codes of practice

3.2 Produce systematic records of work undertaken

3.3 Revise the initial plan as required

3.4 Make suggestions for improvement and review these with appropriate supervisor

LO4 Be able to monitor and evaluate own performance and learning

4.1 Monitor progress against original proposal

4.2 Evaluate the quality of own performance.

4.3 Analyse the learning which has taken place during the work experience using suitable reflections

4.4 Make recommendations on how the experience could have been enhanced.