Learning intention
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I will learn about the importance of work placements and the key skills required when participating in a work placement
Success criteria
- I can describe why work placements are important
- I can prepare for a work placement
- I can describe how to get the most out of a work placement
Before you start
- Read the Work Placement Standard which sets out expectations to improve the quality of learning undertaken in the work place
- Read the Work experience article on My World of Work
- Download and prepare class resources
Resources and downloads
- Front screen computer required for presentation
- Pupil IT access useful for next steps activity (we recommend you use the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox or, in the case of Internet Explorer, version 10 or later)Suitable ICT with internet access (we recommend you use the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox or, in the case of Internet Explorer, version 10 or later)
- PowerPoint presentation
Duration
These are suggested timescales only and will vary dependent on your group.
- 10 mins: What are work placements?
- 10 mins: Why are work placements important?
- 15 mins: Work placement preparation
- 15 mins: Making the most of a work placement
- 15 mins: What to do after a work placement
Suitable for
This activity is suitable for Senior phase: S4 to S6, and college or other means of study.