GY Work Experience L5
Objectives of the Programme Module
• To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning
• To enable the learner to plan and prepare for successful participation in a relevant work
placement
• To facilitate the learner to explore their personal profile and match it to appropriate work
placement
• To enable the learner to explore a chosen vocational area
• To facilitate the learner to develop an understanding of the world of work and
employment,
Including the rights and responsibilities of both employer and employee
• To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and
numeracy skills related to Work Experience through the medium of the indicative content
• To enable the learner to evaluate their work placement experience including managing
feedback from their supervisor in order to inform future career choices /plan
Target Award
QQI Office Administration – 5M1997
Start Date: 27-08-2025 Hours/week: 03 Hrs 30 Mins Duration: 16 weeks
NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English
Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway
Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners)
*Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Age Requirements
Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Work Experience | Work Experience (5N1356) | QQI |
| Text Production | Text Production (5N1422) | QQI |
1. Examine work organisations and personal career opportunities in a particular vocational
area, to include consideration of work-related issues and needs
2. Analyse key challenges and opportunities facing a particular vocational area
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Demonstrate effective communication skills in the workplace, to include personal,
interpersonal and technological communication skills
8. 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
9. Explore options for future education, training and employment in light of work experience