Career Information FETAC Level 3 WF0006

Training Aim:

To enable the Learner to gain the skills needed to gather information about work and training opportunities in their locality

Objectives:

  • Develop an awareness of local opportunities in relation to work, education and training

  • Explore some rights and responsibilities of workers
  • Explore ways of coping with change
     

Outline Training Plan:

The specific learning outcomes are not grouped into units.

  • Identify sources of information about work opportunities in the locality.

  • Investigate workplaces and work opportunities in the locality.
  • Produce a profile of provision for training and education in the locality.
  • Investigate one locally-available training programme.
  • Identify workers' rights and responsibilities.
  • Interpret a sample pay slip.
  • Identify some changes which people have to cope with during their working lives.
  • Identify ways of coping with unemployment.
  • Find out about some different forms of support available from the Department of Social Welfare.
  • Identify sources of information on work opportunities in other countries.
  • Evaluate sources of career information.
     

Training Duration:

20 hours approx (depending on Learner's prior knowledge/existing skills).

Course Fee:

Upon request (discounted group and FÁS/CE participant)

Record System

  • Access Database, as approved by FETAC.

  • All results are recorded on our database and comply with the Data Protection Act 1988.Project and Examination.
     

Assessment & Certification:

  • All assessment is devised by the Internal Assessor, with external modification by FETAC.

  • Assessment Briefs:
    • Portfolio of Coursework: 100%
       
  • Grading: Pass 50- 64% Merit 65% - 79% Distinction 80-100%

 
Trainer/Instructor/ Workplace:

 
Training Organisation - FAS Approved = 902364.
Tutors listed on the NRT - National Register of Trainers.

Training Facilities:

Lir Business Services & Training Centre, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath or In-company. Training Rooms, Materials, CD-ROMs, On-line Tuition, Approved Course Manuals.

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