West Suffolk 14-19 Partnership

Short vocational courses

Worksheets

The following worksheets are suggestions which help students to record their
learning. They are intended for use during the short vocational course but
could be set as homework assignments although this is not the preferred
option. Each worksheet can be used as they are or adapted to suit the
providers requirements. The final report (p7) must be completed by the tutor
and is a minimum requirement of the provision.

Employer or workplace questionnaire

Preparation for visit. Can be used for preparing students to ask questions
(communication) before visit. There are 8 prepared questions which help
build up a profile of the company or business. There is space for two
additional questions.

Employer or workplace visit

Worksheet following visit which can be used to record information from
the workplace/visitor and also records the students reactions and
thoughts, and starts to develop thinking about their future in a
workplace.

Vocational learning
Worksheet for student to add photograph of themselves engaged in a
practical activity with space for them to write about their learning: skills
development and specific vocational knowledge.

Pathways and destinations

Two worksheets (print back to back) which can be used to record
information about two colleges in Suffolk as well as record information
about potential courses, entry requirements and what the students need
to do to access these courses. Edit the college info if necessary.

Report format
Report format for completion at end of courses.

Suggested certificate format

If you have a different format please first check with West Suffolk 14-19
Partnership that it is suitable. Email a copy to
mick.truman@priory.suffolk.sch.uk

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Name: .................................................................. Date: ....................................

1. General investigation:
Name of company or business: ..........................................................................

Contact information:

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(include address,

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phone number, email and...................................................................................

website as appropriate)

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2. When was the company started? ...............................................................

3. How many full-time employees work there?.....................................
4. How many part-time employees work there?...................................
5. Average work hours per week?

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6. How many weeks holiday a year?....................................................

7. How much would you earn at 16?.................. .....................................
Minimum wage:
8. How much would you earn at 18 or 21?......... .....................................
Minimum wage:
Write your own questions that you would like to ask:
9. ..................................................

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Name: .................................................................. Date: ....................................

1. General investigation:
Name of company or business: ..........................................................................
Contact information:

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(include address,

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phone number and

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website)

Phone: ........................................................................
Web: www.................................................................

2. What does the company or business do?

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3. What will you remember most about this workplace visit?
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4. What impressed you about the people you met on the visit?
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5. Can you see yourself working in a place like this?

Yes / No

Explain your answer: ..........................................................................................

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Name: .................................................................. Date: ...................................

Course name: ...................................................................................................

Describe the activity you have been directed to complete. Make reference to
any tools, health and safety instructions, etc. Describe the skills you have been
learning and developing.

Activity: ................................................................................................................
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Name: .................................................................. Date: ....................................

Course name: ...................................................................................................

Vocational area: ..............................................................................................

The course you are taking part in is a short taster. It is designed to give you
some ideas about the skills needed to work in this area and also some ideas
about where you might develop these skills further either from other courses or
future employment.
You need to investigate:

possible courses at schools or colleges in your area where you can

develop these skills

sources of information to help guide you make decisions for your future

people who can help you find the information and help you make
decisions

Where to find information?

Course information:

Help and advice website for young

people

www.future4me.org.uk

www.thesource.me.uk

Address:
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Address:
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Postcode: .......................................

Postcode: ...........................................

Web: www.

Web: www.

Phone:

Phone:

My investigation:
I want to find out about the following types of courses:
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Places I can go to study these courses:

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Entry requirements: what qualifications do I need to start studying these

courses?
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What do I need to do to get these entry qualifications?

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What employment ideas do you have that uses these skills or qualifications?
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Report
Employability 4 Life
Suffolk Charter
1. Attendance and punctuality

2. Appearance

3. Communication

4. Motivation

5. Professional conduct

Signed by tutor: ................................................

Date: ......................................

Signed by student: ...........................................

Date: ......................................

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Certificate of participation in Vocational Short Courses

Awarded on behalf of

West Suffolk 14-19 Partnership

in partnership with

insert delivering centre name and badge

Name: .............................................................................................

has completed the short practical and vocational course unit

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Signed by course tutor: ......................... Date: ...............................

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