Work Experience
Issued by
City & Guilds Foundation
Young people prepare for a formal work experience placement, they take part in the work experience and review the work experience with their mentor/ youth worker afterwards about the experience and what they have achieved.
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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This young person has taken part in a workshop or individual session at PYF where they talk through with a youth worker what to expect at the work experience. They identify any stress points or areas where they might need more information before they go, including practical information about who they are meeting, work times etc.
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This young person has completed a minimum of 20 hours in a work experience placement.
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This young person has taken part in a ‘debrief’ about the experience and what they found out. They reviewed their progress, achievements and how they can use this for their own professional development.
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Assessment for this badge is based on a checklist relating to the young person’s work experience and the skills that were gained. For example:
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The young person attended the pre-experience workshop and actively participated in it.
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The young person completed a minimum of 20 hours in a work experience placement.
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The young person provided evidence that the work experience helped them develop the 5 skills listed above.
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The young person described the work experience and what they liked/ disliked about it.
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Overall, the young person reflected on the experience, what they learned and how it has helped them to think about moving into the world of work.