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Work placements

The world of work
Senior Phase
Introduce your students to the importance of work placements, how they can prepare for them and how to make the most of the experience.
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Getting started

Learning intention ​​​​​​​

  • Students will learn about the importance of work placements and the key skills required when participating in a work placement.

Success criteria

Students can:

  • describe why work placements are important
  • prepare for a work placement
  • describe how to get the most out of a work placement

Before you start

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.