2013 wa work experience booklet 2 (2)

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Emergency Contact

Pupil Details

Pupil Name _____________________________________ Tutor Group ______________________________

Home Telephone Number _________________________ Work Telephone Number ___________________

School Details

School Name _____________________________________________________________________________

School Address ____________________________________________________________________________

Work Experience Co-ordinator/Teacher ______________ Head Teacher _____________________________

School Telephone Number ________________________ School Fax Number ________________________

Parent/Guardian Details

Contact Name __________________________________ Relationship to student _____________________

Home Telephone Number _________________________ Work Telephone Number ____________________

Mobile Telephone Number _________________________

Introduction


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Introduction to Pupils

This logbook will help you record your experiences and achievements on these placements. You will need

it for follow up work back at the Academy and for your Record of Achievement. Please fill it in carefully

and make sure that you take it with you each day.

Your diary will help to show that you have experienced some very important aspects of work-related

learning.

Introduction to Employers

Please help the pupil to complete the appropriate pages of this logbook to enable them to reflect upon their

experiences and to have a record for use upon returning to the Academy. It would be helpful if the pupils

supervisor could complete the enclosed report (pages 14, 15 and 16) and you as the employer could provide

a letter of reference to be included in the pupils Record of Achievement. This should be sent to the Work

Experience Co-ordinator at the Academy.

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Aims, Advice & Guidance

The aims of the work placement experience fall into one or more of the following categories:

Explore a career option

Research for an assignment

Personal developments e.g. improve communication skills, acquire more confidence etc.,

University requirement to have relative experience for the proposed course of study

Students are required to summarise their activities on the diary sheets. Additional sheets are available from

Careers. Students are also required to ensure the Employers Report is complete. Make sure your booklet is

complete before passing it to your supervisor for completion. Show the letter and booklet to your supervisor

on the first day. The completed booklet can be returned to the student or directly to the Academy using the

enclosed envelope.

Students should be aware that they will be called on to make a 10-15 minute presentation about their work

placement experience. Keeping a record of their activities will assist in the preparation of a presentation.


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Health & SafetyStudents have a legal responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) to conduct themselves in

a manner that does not endanger themselves or others. To meet their responsibilities, students will need

to observe the safety rules and procedures of the organisation.

Equal OpportunitiesThe Academy is commited to the principle and practice of equal opportunity for all students. The Academy

will not condone or tolerate victimisation or harassment of students. If, at any time students have cause for

concern they should contact the Director of Careers or their Personal Tutor who will investigate any reported

concerns.

In the event of a problem arising, students can do one of two things:

Discuss the problem with their supervisor and endeavour to resolve it to everyones satisfaction

Telephone the Academy (9am - 5pm) and speak with the Director of Careers

Academy staff and/or Industrial Consultants will visit you during your work placement unless you are outside

the West Midlands area, in which case telephone calls will be made to enquire about your progress.

Please remember to telephone your work placement and

the Academy if you are going to be absent for any reason

(giving an expected date of return).

It is traditional for students to thank their host organisations

either formally by letter, or with a small gift such as a box of

chocolates or cakes etc., Finally, remember Smile and the

world smiles with you.

Best wishes for a successful work placement experience.

Gareth Howell

Director of Careers

Health & Safety For Students


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IntroductionEmployers and employees have a legal responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) to work

together to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. The Act also covers visitors to the workplace, apprentices

and students on work placement. Anywhere that people work, whether part time or full time, is deemed to

be a workplace e.g. factories, offices, shops, dentists, nurseries and schools.

Students will know about the procedures set down by the Academy to ensure their health and safety which is

contained in the Health and Safety Policy, compiled by the Academy and implemented by the Academys

Safety Manager. Organisations employing five or more people must have a written policy.

Work Placement ArrangementsOrganisations used for work placement by the Academy have been vetted to ensure they have the

procedures and practices in place to ensure their workplace is safe and healthy and conforms to the Health &

Safety at Work Act (1974). Prior to commencing work placement, students will attend a presentation on

their roles and responsibilities.

Students on Work PlacementStudents who attend a pre-placement interview should ask about safety arrangements e.g. what should they

wear, who will be their supervisor, who is responsible for first aid?

When students commence work placement they will be given an induction which will include the safety

requirements that will apply to them during the period of work placement, including the procedures for

recording and reporting accidents. All accidents must be reported to the provider and the Academy.

Students are required to complete a Health & Safety Questionnaire during the first week and show it to the

Industrial Consultant or Academy staff (on their first visit).

Students on multi-placements must complete a form for each placement.

Students on placement outside the area and not likely to be visited must post their forms to the Academy at

the end of the two week placement.

Students having any questions or needing clarification on any matter should speak with the Director of

Careers.

Health & Safety DeclarationPrior to commencing work placement, students will be given guidance and instruction concerning their duties

and responsibilities regarding Health & Safety at work while on placement.

On completion of the above, students will be required to sign the declaration below.

I ______________________________________ have been given a copy of Guidance & Arrangements for

Students on Work Placement (Health & Safety).


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I have received verbal instructions and understand the objectives of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974).

I am fully aware of my duties and responsibilities associated with my work placement.

Signed _________________________________________________________ Date ______________

Preparation

Preparing for your pre-visit

You or your teacher make an appointment

Get there in plenty of time

Dress appropriately

Make sure that you take this logbook with you

Ask about your first day

Check what work you will do

Fill in this sheet

Placement 1I have phoned to make an appointment (please tick)

Telephone number _____________________________ Date __________________________________

I will visit on __________________________________ at ____________________________________

How will I get there? _____________________________________________________________________

I will speak to ________________________________ He/She is ______________________________

Placement 2

I have phoned to make an appointment (please tick)

Telephone number _____________________________ Date __________________________________


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I will visit on __________________________________ at ____________________________________

How will I get there? _____________________________________________________________________

I will speak to ________________________________ He/She is ______________________________

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Health & Safety For Students

Please complete during the first week of each placement:

Week 1

Organisation ___________________________________________________________________________

On your first day

Did you attend an induction session? Yes No

Did the induction cover safety matters? Yes No

Do you know the evacuation drill? Yes No

Do you know your assembly point? Yes No

Give details of other safety related requirements

e.g. reporting accidents and first aid facilities

Yes No

Signed ____________________________________________________ Date _______________________

Week 2

Organisation ___________________________________________________________________________


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On your first day

Did you attend an induction session? Yes No

Did the induction cover safety matters? Yes No

Do you know the evacuation drill? Yes No

Do you know your assembly point? Yes No

Give details of other safety related requirements

e.g. reporting accidents and first aid facilities

Yes No

Signed ____________________________________________________ Date _______________________

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Student Objectives

What do you expect to gain from your Work Placement?Make a list below, using any of the suggestions plus others you may have. The list can be changed as you

go through your work placement. At the end of your work placement, indicate by ticking YES or No if your

objectives were achieved.

Suggestions: Achieved

I want to see how IT is used Yes No

I want to develop my self-confidence Yes No

I want to test my interpersonal skills Yes No

Your Objectives: Achieved

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_____________________________________ Yes No

Your comments: ___________________________________________________________________

Suggestions: Achieved

I want to see how IT is used Yes No

I want to develop my self-confidence Yes No

I want to test my interpersonal skills Yes No

Your Objectives: Achieved

_____________________________________ Yes No

_____________________________________ Yes No

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Your comments: ___________________________________________________________________

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Week 1 Diary

Please record the main tasks done each day.

Keep your diary up to date by filling it in at the end of each day.

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Week 2 Diary

Please record the main tasks done each day.

Keep your diary up to date by filling it in at the end of each day.

Monday

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Tuesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Student Reaction - Week 1

Did you find the experience (please tick)

Interesting Yes No

Boring Yes No

Enjoyable Yes No

Varied Yes No

Demanding Yes No

Helped with career choice Yes No

Comments _________________________________________________________________________

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About your placement

Were staff friendly/helpful? Yes No

Were you kept fully occupied? Yes No

Would you recommend this placement to other students? Yes No


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If no, please outline reasons ___________________________________________________________

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How difficult did you find the tasks set? _________________________________________________

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What was your journey like? __________________________________________________________

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Look back at the things you expected to achieve from work experience (refer to page 6). Did you achieve

them?

1. ___________________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________________________________

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Student Reaction - Week 2

Did you find the experience (please tick)

Interesting Yes No

Boring Yes No

Enjoyable Yes No

Varied Yes No

Demanding Yes No

Helped with career choice Yes No

Comments _________________________________________________________________________

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About your placement

Were staff friendly/helpful? Yes No

Were you kept fully occupied? Yes No

Would you recommend this placement to other students? Yes No

If no, please outline reasons ___________________________________________________________

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How difficult did you find the tasks set? _________________________________________________

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What was your journey like? __________________________________________________________

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Look back at the things you expected to achieve from work experience (refer to page 6). Did you achieve

them?

1. ___________________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________________________________

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Employer Reaction- Week 1

Pupils name _______________________________________________________________________

Would you please fill in the following report, preferably discussing it with the pupil first. This information is

confidential to the pupil, to the school and to yourself.

Attendance Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Punctuality Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Suitability of dress Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Ability to communicateGood Acceptable Needs Attention

Behaviour Good Acceptable Needs Attention

IT skills (if appropriate)Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Numeracy (if appropriate)Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Working without supervisionGood Acceptable Needs Attention

Working as part of a teamGood Acceptable Needs Attention

Working safely Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Flexibility Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Interest shown Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Organising own work Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Attitude to work Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Relationship with supervisorGood Acceptable Needs Attention

General comments (Employers are invited to write a letter which pupils will be able to put in their record of

achievement if they so wish).

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Company name ____________________________________________ Date __________________

Signature of supervisor ______________________________________ Date __________________

Position ___________________________________________________________________________


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Employer Reaction- Week 2

Pupils name _______________________________________________________________________

Would you please fill in the following report, preferably discussing it with the pupil first. This information is

confidential to the pupil, to the school and to yourself.

Attendance Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Punctuality Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Suitability of dress Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Ability to communicateGood Acceptable Needs Attention

Behaviour Good Acceptable Needs Attention

IT skills (if appropriate)Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Numeracy (if appropriate)Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Working without supervisionGood Acceptable Needs Attention

Working as part of a teamGood Acceptable Needs Attention

Working safely Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Flexibility Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Interest shown Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Organising own work Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Attitude to work Good Acceptable Needs Attention

Relationship with supervisorGood Acceptable Needs Attention

General comments (Employers are invited to write a letter which pupils will be able to put in their record of

achievement if they so wish).

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Company name ____________________________________________ Date __________________

Signature of supervisor ______________________________________ Date __________________

Position ___________________________________________________________________________


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Action Plan

Use this page to write down what you are going to do to build on your

Work Experience.

Action Who or Where Could Help?

e.g. Where can I get information about a job in...?Careers Advisor

Look in Careers Library

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Take this with you to your careers interview to help you complete your action plan.


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