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This Workbook was compiled by Sheila 0' Driscollwith the assistance of Anne Tuohy.

It is based on the experience of schools that have implementedSenior Certificate and Community Based Learning Programmes.

(C) CopyrightCurriculum Development Centre,Shannon,Co. Clare.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission of the copyrightowners.

Choosing a Work Place

You are about to enter the world of work. Look carefully atthe reasons for choosing a particular job. Pick out whatyou consider to be the 6 most important values, and writethem out on the next page.

~ Being happy in a job ~ Having security in your job

~ Doing a job well ~ A chance of promotion

~ Getting on well with people ~ Wanting to work with people

~ Being independent ~ Having a lot of leisure time

~ Wanting variety in a job ~ Wanting a job locally

~ Working on your own ~ Having a good rate of pay

~ Having a good social life from the job ~ Having a nice boss

~ Being able to wear clothes of your own ~ Having a union at your place of workchoosing

~ Having pleasant and safe surroundings~ Being treated well

Being able to do the job easily~ ~ Not being bored in the job

~ Wanting to develop a particular skill~ Wanting to learn something new

~ Doing something different ~ Being able to use your own ideas

Now examine the list of work places available to you for work experience, and make your choice.

What job did you choose for this work experience?

MY WORK EXPERIENCE

Date Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayStart Finish Start Finish Start Finish Start Finish Start Finish Start Finish

What is an appropriate type of dress for this job? _

Who should you contact if you are unable to attend work?1. Name: 'Phone No:

PREPARATION FOR FIRST DAY

How do you introduce yourself and explain yourbusiness?

In Preparation For Work Role-Play Each Of The Following Situations:

1. A situation where your contact person is not available.

The impression you create on work experience is very important. A good reference from thiscompany could be a key factor in securing a job for you elsewhere, or at some future date theremay be vacancies here. You will want to be remembered in a good light ,so make the most of theopportunity and follow these guidelines.

> Be dependable

>Do your work as bestyou can

Show initiative (not>always having to be

told what to do)

>Be co-operative,polite and friendly

>Show enthusiasm andinterest

> Follow directions and instructions carefully

> Do not hesitate to ask questions

>Be willing to help out at all times

>Learn from your mistakes

>Accept authority

>Be on your best behaviour at all times

With your class group think carefully and discuss each of these guidelines, and explain why eachis important. Then decide exactly how you can show each of these good working habits in yourparticular job.

INFORMATION ON YOUR WORKPLACE

Nameof Business:

Does this business manufacture a product? YesD

Does this business provide a service? YesD

Describethe service or product:

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Is this an Irish Company?

If not where is the parent company based? _

HOwlong has this firm been in business? _

Is shift work in operation here?

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How many people are employed in this business?MaleD FemaleD TotalD

Does this business sell its products or service in Ireland? Yes D No D

Does this business export a product? Yes DNo D

Aretheredifferentsectionsin thiscompany? vesD No0

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Fill this page with a collage; that is a collection of pictures, drawings, photographs, advertisements,brochures or cuttings, to describe anything to do with this business. Be sure to include thecompany logo if there is one.

ATTENDANCEAbsences from work are acceptable only under thefollowing conditions:

(a) When you are honestly sick and feel it would hurtyour health, or that of others if you reported forwork .

.(b) When you have a family emergency and areurgently needed at home.

1. If an employee is definitely unable to attend workwhat should he/she do?

TIME-KEEPINGDo the workers clock in? Yes D No 0

Is there a disciplinary procedure?For example - Is any pay deducted if you're late?

THE JOB

What tasks have you been given to do here?

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

An employee is this company is being paid to do his/her job. What is expected of him/her in returnfor this wage?

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n Being artistic

n Typing

n FiUng documents

n Organising

n Driving

n Drawing

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Usted below are some Work Values, Le. items that are important to employers. Number from 1to 10 the most important Work Values for this particular job.

~ Being prepared to do a number of different Jobs

~ Taking pride in work well done

~ Taking Initiative

~ Co-operating with others

~ Being punctual

~ Seeing a job through to the end I I.~ Making the best effort you can I I~ Being able to accept criticism I I~ Being able to take and carry out orders I I~ Being reliable I I~ Being able to work without constant supervision I I~ Being trustworthy I I~ Conveying a good Image of the company outside I I~ Being responsible I I

SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACESafety in the workplace is the responsibility of the employer and the employee. The employerreminds you of safety measures by putting up notices around the premises.

• Overalls• Safety glassesNisors• Safety goggles• Helmets• Ear muffs• Gloves• Steel cap shoes• Slip resistant shoes• Masks

Describe an accident which you have seen or heard of, where a person did not follow the safetyrules?

HYGIENE

A high standard of hygiene is necessary forpeople's comfort and health.

What must you do every day to make surethat your personal hygiene is correct?

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

~Seek improvements in pay and hours of work

~Try to improve safety condit,ions

~ Help to settle disputes which may arise In the workplace

~ Educate worke~sabout their rights

~ Protect workers from unfair dismissal

~ Try to avoid redundancies, and look for adequate compensation wherethey take place

Name 3 trade unions in Ireland:1.

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The Employment Equality Act 1977 makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate on the ground!:of sex or marital status. Explain what this means:

WHAT NEXT?

You have now finished your work experience. Think how thisexperience could help you in the future.

5. Would you like this type of career? YesD No D6. Are you suited to this type of work? YeO NoDExplain:

9. Can what you have learnt here be used in work in other areas e.g. in the home, for yourneighbour, in the community, in a minicompany? Explain where it could be used?

JOB APPLICATION

You should now have a good idea of what is involved in this job. Imagine this position was vacarDesign, in the box below, an advertisement for this job to be included in your local newspaper.

Now write a letter of application for the advertised position on the next page and fill out adetailed Curriculum Vitae on the given page.

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THANK YOU LETTER

You will want to thank your contact person for the help given. Below, write a copy of a letter andremember to thank him/her for the time, patience, help, encouragement and interest shown. Alsomention some of the things that you learned and enjoyed. A final word of thanks to anyone elsewho helped you.

Now practise addressing the envelope below to your contact person.Check with your teacher that both of these are satisfactory.

Then re-write the letter, and address an envelope using properstationery. Don't forget to post it!

DIARY OF MY WORK EXPERIENCE

It is very important to remember all that you have learnt here. You will be including thisplacement on application forms and C.V.s from now on. Detailed information will be veryhelpful to you in interviews and examinations. Use the following as a reference in the future toremind yourself of what you have learnt.

COMMENT PAGE

ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTSUsted below are some sample Assignments relating to the World of Work. Assignments from thedifferent subject areas should also be given, so that students see a direct link between what isbeing done in school and what they experience at work. It is important to vary the methods ofpresentation, and to encourage students to speak about their experience.

1. Give an oral or written account of how you felt during the course of this work experience.2. Explain to your class group three different skills you learned here, and give specific details of

how each is done .. 3. Research and chart the stages involved in this production or service.4. Interview someone you know who is working, and make a short report or list of what is

important for getting on in the World of Work.5. Look back again at the Useful Hints Page 8 and Work Values Page 18, and outline the ways

in which you used these during your work experience.6. List the terms relating to work that you have learned here, and explain them in your own words.7. Prepare a display on this company or business - poster, photographic display, oral

presentation or brochure.8. Organise a class survey and find out:

(i) What qualities people look for in young workers.(ii) What would help young people to get on in a particular work place.(Ill) What gets young people into trouble at work.(iv) Advice to school leavers.Present your findings in the form of a poster of liDo's and Don'ts for Young People StartingOut".

9. Assess your work experience honestly. Ask yourself "What kind of help was I to thiscompany?" and explain.

10. Describe the general atmosphere of the workplace.11. With your class group role play the different attitudes you saw. Assess these attitudes and

decide on what is appropriate for the World ot Work.12. Demonstrate tor your class the use of items of equipment, tools etc. Describe clearly what

each does, and how to use or operate it.13. Prepare a display of the layoutot this business/company - e.g. map, plan or model.14. With your class group role play selling techniques, and how to deal with the public.15. Explain the safety practices and make a safety poster.16. Discuss the relationship between what you have seen and learned on work experience, and

what you are learning in school. Give an oral report ot your findings to the relevant subjectteacher.

17. Discuss the difference between Irish Produced and Imported Goods. List and explain thedifferences