Experience Works
Experience Works is a programme which aims to accredit the learning gained by students whilst undertaking work experience or voluntary work. Developed as part of the European Framework for Work Experience, it was initially funded by the European Commission and has been delivered across Europe to a range of participants including undergraduates and MBA students.
The learning outcomes for the programme are:
- an understanding how organisations function, and how to articulate relevant experiences to future employers through current paid/unpaid work
- recognition of strengths and areas for development in relation to work-related skills
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identified career goals, and knowing how to plan to achieve them
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an understanding of the skills and competencies required by employers in the workplace.
The programme is flexible and can be delivered over a 4-6 month period, face to face or by distance learning.
The core components of the programme are:
3 workshops which support participants' understanding of the programme and key areas to pursue in self study- 2 Work-Based Assignments
- a 10 minute presentation or a 10 minute competency-based interview.
Workshop 1 enables participants to:
- have an awareness of the skills and competencies required by employers in the workplace
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effectively use and apply some tools in the context of self-development
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understand the process and requirements of the programme
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have an awareness of the skills and competencies required by employers in the workplace
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effectively use and apply some tools in the context of self-development.
Workshop 2 enables participants to:
- understand the importance of the Work-Based Assignment and assessment requirements
- effectively apply and use tools in
- understand the importance of the Work-Based Assignment and assessment requirements
- effectively apply and use tools in
- Customer Awareness
- Networking
- Teamworking
- Problem solving and Creative Thinking.
Workshop 3 enables participants to:
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The Work-Based Assignments are two pieces of written work, approximately 1500-2000 words in length, which test participants' understanding of competencies and use of skills in context.
The programme is endorsed by the Institute of Leadership Management (ILM) and participants receive the European Management Skills Award on successful completion of the programme.
