Sir Robert Pattinson Academy (North Hykeham Joint Sixth Form) 

    

 

 

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Work Experience Student Record Book

  Name………………………………………..  Form………….

Placement Name & Address

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Date 29 January – 2 February 2018

Introduction1

Student DetailsName

Tutor Group

Home Telephone Number

Work Placement Telephone Number

Academy DetailsAcademy Name Sir Robert Pattinson

AcademyAcademy Address Moor Lane North Hykeham

LincolnPost Code LN6 9AFCareers & Employability Coordinator

Mrs A Todd

Head Teacher Mrs H RenardHead of Sixth Form Mrs R Gilbert Academy telephone Number 01522 882020 Academy Fax Number 01522 880660Parent/Guardian DetailsContact NameRelationship to student Home Telephone Number Work Telephone Number Mobile Telephone Number

Introduction

 

Introduction to StudentsThis record book will help to record your experiences and achievements whilst out on work experience. You will need it for debriefing when you return to the Academy. Please fill it in carefully and make sure you take it with you each day.Your record book will help to show that you have experienced some very important aspects of work related learning that will support your future career.

 Introduction to ParentsIt will be helpful to your son/daughter if you discuss this record book with them several times during their placement.

 

Introduction to EmployersPlease help the student to complete the appropriate pages of this record book to enable them to reflect upon their experiences and to have a record to use on their return to the Academy. It would be helpful if the student’s supervisor could complete the employers feedback (page 19) providing a short reference for the student. 

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Preparation

Preparing for Work ExperienceTelephone your employer

Check:-Start and finish time……………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………….What to wear………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………….Lunch……………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………….Money required……………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………….Footwear………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………….Supervisors Name…………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………….Interview………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Mode of TransportBus Times……………………………………………………………….

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Train Times……………………………………………………………..Cycling…………………………………………………………………….Walking…………………………………………………………………..

HelpHelp….?What if the unexpected happens? For instance….You might have oversleptThe buses are not running.

Don’t Panic!Phone the Academy if …Things go wrong at work, e.g. you are unhappy or you feel the place is unsafe. You are sent home for any reasonPhone your employer if…You know you are going to be latePhone both if….You are ill or cannot go to work for any reasonYou have an accident.

TargetsWhat do you expect to achieve on work experience? List 3 things1.

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Skills Audit

Please complete this before your work experience start.Listed here are six skills that are necessary in the workplace.Before you go on work experience complete all of the following questions by ticking each area. Tick the box that best describes how good or bad you are. Be honest with your answers for each category I a

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Team WorkingContributing to discussionsWorking in groupsPersuading others to accept my viewsAccepting the views of othersLearning from others

Customer AwarenessTalking to people I do not know

Problem SolvingAnalysing factsComing up with solutions to problemsPutting solutions into practice

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Skills Audit

Please complete this before your work experience start.Listed here are six skills that are necessary in the workplace.Before you go on work experience complete all of the following questions by ticking each area. Tick the box that best describes how good or bad you are. Be honest with your answers for each category I a

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Self ManagementMeeting deadlinesBeing responsible for myself and my belongingsWilling to improve my performanceTime Keeping

Communication and LiteracyAsking questionsListening carefullyProducing accurate written workSpeaking to groups

Numeracy and ITWorking with numbers in a practical settingAnalysing figuresUsing WordUsing Excel

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Job DescriptionTo be completed by the student/employer.

Student Name………………………………………….. Male Female

Age at the time of placement……………………

Employer Name……………………………………………………………Job TitleEmployer ContactWorkplace Supervisor

Agreed tasks to be undertaken during placement………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Dates of Placement

Employer’s requirements. e.g clothing, health & safety etc…………………………

Your work experience placement will give

you the opportunity to practice and develop

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Where in the company will the work be undertaken?....................................……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......

Signature of supervisor……………………………………………. Date………………………..

Health and SafetyWhat employers must do….Employer must ensure that the health; safety and welfare of employees are protected. Employers should give you a full introduction to the company on Day One. You will need information on the company structure, who works there, what they do, how to keep yourself and others safe in the workplace and how to do your job.What you must do….Employees and those on work experience must take care of their own health and safety and take care of the health and safety of others. You must co-operate with your employer, report dangerous situations and not misuse or interfere with anything provided for health and safety purposes. You must act responsibly and follow instructions at all times.Personal protective equipment you may be asked to use.

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You must be informed, instructed, trained and supervised when using PPE.You must wear the right clothes for the job including:

Steel Toe Cap boots/shoesHigh Visibility Jacket

Safety HelmetGoggles/Safety Glasses

Ear DefendersGloves

Remember….

Obey any safety rulesFind out about first aid facilitiesDo not fool aboutBe tidy in your work areaTake care when lifting heavy objectsDo not touch any equipment/machinery unless you have been shown how to use it.If you are unsure about anything ASK InductionComplete the following when you have received your induction.I have understood the explanation of the work I will be doing

YES NO

I know who my colleagues are and who my supervisor is

YES NO

I have been told about Health and Safety YES NO

In case of fire I would raise the alarm. How?Where is the nearest emergency and assembly point?

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Accidents/Hazards must be reported to:

The following areas are out of bounds.

Your First Aider is:

Located:

Induction sign off Company RepresentativeStudent

Evaluation ChartEXAMPLE

An evaluation chart records how you felt each day on work experience. It shows how you score each day, and the reason for that score.

5 Felt I had achieved something

4 Learned to use

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accounts computer

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2 nervous

1 Very tired all day

Worried I wasn’t doing the job right

MON TUES WED THURS FRI

Evaluation Chart

Please complete your evaluation chart with reasonsKEY:1= Bottom of the scale – I am feeling unhappy/worried/tired/challenged5=Top of the scale – I am feeling happy/ I have learnt something new/ I have achieved something

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DiaryPlease record the main task completed each day. Give each day a score 1 (lowest) 5 (highest) for interest and enjoyment.These numbers will be plotted on your evaluation chart.Keep your diary up-to -date by filling it in each day.

MONDAY

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SCORE

TUESDAY

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WEDNESDAY

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THURSDAY

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FRIDAY

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SCORE Don’t forget to complete your evaluation chart!ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Key Skills Map

Work Experience Placement at:

Tower Hotel

Key Skills Map Example

Working In:

Restaurant & Reception

Working as a team in the restaurant Taking instructions from a member

of staff

Working with others:

Switchboard Computer based room booking

system Typed menu for the day Typed a memo for staff

Information Technology:

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Give information about room rates Help arrange catering for a certain

number of customers

Numeracy:

Dealt with guest enquiries about opening times of swimming pool

Dealt with complaint in restaurant about cold food

Answered queries about meal times Found out information about

vegetarian menu

Problem Solving:

Using the telephone Dealing with customers Taking and relaying messages Taking orders in the restaurant

Communication:

Gained greater confidence dealing with people I don’t know

Organisation skills through planning order of work tasks.

Improving own learning &

Performance:

Key Skills Map

Work Experience Placement at:

Working in :

Communication: 15

Improving own learning & performance:

Numeracy:

Information Technology: Problem Solving:

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Visiting Staff ReportPlease assess the student and comment under the following:

Working with others:

Did the student receive a full health & safety induction?

Does the student understand any prohibited areas or activities?

Does the student have adequate supervision and feel supported?

Is the student completing this journal?

Is the student gaining any relevant experience for any course work requirements or future career aspirations?

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Employer Feedback

Any other general comments:

Signature of Tutor: Date:

Student’s attendance and punctuality:

Student’s overall performance:

Behaviour of student on work placement:

The ability and willingness of the student to tackle tasks set by their supervisor:

Student’s attitude to work

Excellent Good Acceptable Poor

Excellent Good Acceptable Poor

Excellent Good Acceptable Poor

Excellent Good Acceptable Poor

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Skills Audit Revisited

On pages 6 & 7 you were asked to do a Personal Skills Audit. You should have done this before you started our work experience.Now you have completed your placement please complete all the questions again by ticking each area. Complete the questionnaire honestly to see where you still feel you have areas for development.

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Team WorkingContributing to discussionsWorking in groupsPersuading others to accept my viewsAccepting the views of othersLearning from others

Customer AwarenessTalking to people I do not know

Problem SolvingAnalysing facts

Any other general comments:

Signature of Employer: Date:

Excellent Good Acceptable Poor

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Coming up with solutions to problemsPutting solutions into practice

Skills Audit Revisited

Your results…When this audit is complete compare these answers with the ones you did first. You should see an improvement. Talk to your tutor and to parents at home about these skills. They were important to you in your work placement and they will be important when you are looking at a career.

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Self ManagementMeeting deadlinesBeing responsible for myself and my belongingsWilling to improve my performanceTime Keeping

Communication and LiteracyAsking questionsListening carefullyProducing accurate written workSpeaking to groups

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Numeracy and ITWorking with numbers in a practical settingAnalysing figuresUsing WordUsing Excel

Action Plans

It is now time to reflect on your work experience and to consider your next steps:

Use this page to write down what you are going to do to build on your work experience.List the actions you are going to take and who could help you.

Action Who or Where could help

e.g.

Where can I get information about a job in…Which university offers…..

Make an appointment to see Careers Advisor

Look in Careers Library Speak to tutors

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Future Careers

University

Apprenticeships

Engineering

Education Health &

Care

Sport

Law

Mechanics

Armed Forces

Hair & Beauty

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Work Work

Sport