WIDER KEY SKILLS EXAMPLE PORTFOLIOS.

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1 WIDER KEY SKILLS EXAMPLE PORTFOLIOS. These portfolios are the result of a project to produce resource for Hyfforddiant Gwynedd Training. The aim of the project was to produce a range of example portfolios for the Wider Key Skills at Levels 1-3. These portfolios may be used as examples for Centres and Key Skill practitioners to consider when identifying best practice for candidates or designing recording documentation. The following portfolios can be downloaded from the website: Problem Solving at Level 3, Working with Others at Level 2 and Improving Own Learning and Performance at Level 1. The portfolios are taken from real situations, which reflect a range of activities, all of which were meaningful to the candidates, with evidence being generated from their main subject/work areas. A general weakness in wider Key Skills portfolios is both the lack of evidence of the processes used to achieve the various tasks and what the candidate has learned about the process whilst studying, working with other people and problem solving. Often, the evidence presented reflects the candidate s concentration on the task rather than the processes used during its completion. These portfolios illustrate how these process skills can be recorded and appropriate evidence presented. Key Skill practitioners may find it helpful to refer to and discuss these portfolios when considering approaches to evidence gathering. We particularly recommend the use of documentation reflecting the evidence of process skills required in all of the wider Key Skills to indicate the candidate s understanding of Part A. This part of the specification is not externally tested, but some of the knowledge must be checked by the assessor by either direct questioning or candidate responses. Centres need to appreciate that these portfolios reflect extensive use of OCR recording documentation alongside comprehensive product evidence. When compiling portfolios, Centres should note that volume is not a measure of quality. Evidence should be carefully selected to show that the criteria have been met for each component of a key skill. 1 It is not mandatory to use OCR recording documentation; any appropriate documentation may be used. However, the OCR documentation has been designed to help ensure that all the requirements of the specifications will be met and it is therefore recommended. OCR would like to thank ELWa for funding the original project and those Centres and candidates who contributed portfolio evidence. 1 Guidance on the wider key skills, QCA 2001

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3 Key Skills Portfolio Evidence Standards Moderator s Comments Key Skill: Improving Own Learning and Performance Level: 1 Context: Criteria Portfolio of evidence from a candidate on a training programme to develop employment skills. Comments The candidate has provided evidence of taking part in three reviews. Targets are set during the discussions of 17/10/01 and 9/11/01 (IOLP1.1). The discussions on 9/11/01 and 7/12/01 are used to review progress (IOLP1.3). This meets the requirements of having worked through two plans. IOLP1.1 IOLP1.2 The appropriate person leads and sets targets at this level. Two Action Plans have been prepared with suitable action points to meet the targets and dates for their achievement. Personal targets as well as learning targets have been set which is a valuable part of the process but they do not need action points. In the assessment record there is evidence that the candidate has confirmed the arrangements. The evidence meets the requirements: - two examples of studying a straightforward subject - two examples of learning through a straightforward practical activity Requests for support are recorded. The learning methods are suited to purpose. This is confirmed by the assessor s testimony in the Assessment Record. IOLP1.3 The candidate reviewed his progress with his assessor on two occasions. The basis of the discussion was the questions (Log Sheet). The targets that were achieved and what was learnt were recorded. The assessor s comments are recorded in the Assessment Record. There is record of how performance can be improved further. The evidence fully meets the requirements for level

4 IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE - LEVEL 1 UNIT SUMMARY Provide at least two examples of meeting the standard for LP1.1, LP1.2 and LP1.3. COMPONENT EXAMPLE 1 REFERENCE(S) LP1.1 - Confirm understanding of Page 2 Assessment Record your short-term targets, and plan how these will be met, with the Page 3 Review person setting them. Action Plan (A) Page 4-5 Action Plan (B) EXAMPLE 2 REFERENCE(S) Page 13 Assessment Record Page 14 Review Action Plan (A) Page Action Plan (B) LP1.2 - Follow your plan, using support given by others to help meet targets. Improve your performance by: studying a straightforward subject learning through a straightforward practical activity. LP1.3 - Review your progress and achievements in meeting targets, with an appropriate person. Page 6 Assessment Record Page 7 Log Sheet Page 8 Work Log Page 9-10 Example of work Studying Activity Learn Word Processing Learn Health & Safety Practical Activity Learn to drive a Fork Lift Page 11 Assessment Record Page 12 Log Sheet Page 14 Review Page 28 Personal Statement Page 17 Assessment Record Page 18 Log Sheet Page 19 Work Log Page 20 CLAIT Page Work on the CV Studying Activity CLAIT qualification Learn about the CV Practical Activity Produce a CV Page 25 Assessment Record Page 26 Log Sheet Page 27 Review Page 28 Personal Statement ASSESSOR Ann Wyn CANDIDATE Dafydd Llwyd DATE DATE Page Number 1 8.1

5 IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE - LEVEL 1 LP1.1 Confirm understanding of your short-term targets, and plan how these will be met, with the person setting them. ASSESSMENT RECORD Candidate Dafydd Llwyd Assessment criteria Make sure targets show what you want to achieve. How assessment criteria were met The plan was discussed. Dafydd asked how the training could help him to find a job. He also asked about the timetable for the training. Identify clear action points and deadlines for each target. The steps that he needed to take were discussed. The Targets and Action Points, which were agreed in Part B of the Action Plan, were recorded. Identify how to get the support you need and the arrangements for reviewing your progress. The dates that were reasonable for the completion of each one of the Action Points were recorded. It was arranged to review the plan on November 9 th. It was agreed that support would be available from the most appropriate persons. ASSESSOR Ann Wyn CANDIDATE Dafydd Llwyd DATE DATE Page Number 2 SUPPORTING EVIDENCE (if appropriate) ATTACHED OR CAN BE FOUND IN Review Page 3 Action Plan Page

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7 Improve own learning and performance Candidate Dafydd Llwyd Action Plan B 1 Date of Review 17/10/01 Date of Next Review 9/11/01. My Aim: Get employment in a distribution warehouse My target Achieve a Forklift driving qualification Target set on: 17/10/01 Achieve target by: 9/11/01 I will know that I have achieved my target when. I am able to produce the necessary document Action Points By when 1. Contact Mr M Jones at Glantraeth for details. ( ) 19/10/01 2. Read the information on the objectives and content of the course. 24/10/01 3. Attend two days training 25/10/01 26/10/01 4. Learn the information on Health and Safety. 31/10/01 5. Attend for two days and sit the test for the qualification. 1/11/01 2/11/01 X X

8 Improve own learning and performance Candidate Dafydd Llwyd Action Plan B 2 Date of Review 17/10/01 Date of Next Review 9/11/01. My Aim: Get employment in a distribution warehouse My target Learn word processing skills Target set on: 17/10/01 Achieve target by: 9/11/01 I will know that I have achieved my target when. I am able to produce the necessary document. Action Points By when 1. Introduction to the course. 23/10/01 2. Learn how to amend and develop documents. 24/10/01 3. Work through examples. 31/10/01 4. Receive feedback on my work. Practise and amend. 31/10/01 5. Produce an accurate document. 6/11/01

9 IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE LEVEL 1 LP1.2 Follow your plan, using support given by others to help meet targets. Improve your performance by: studying a straightforward subject; learning through a straightforward practical activity. ASSESSMENT RECORD Candidate Dafydd Llwyd Assessment criteria Work through your action points to complete tasks on time. How assessment criteria were met Apart from the time Dafydd was receiving medical treatment, he met all deadlines. His Information Technology tutor said that he always kept busy and continued with other activities while waiting for support. Use support given by others to help you meet targets Please refer to the Log Sheet. Dafydd has listened to and acted upon advice given. Use different ways of learning suggested by your supervisor, and make changes, when needed to improve you performance. Dafydd has followed several learning methods, both study and practical. He has worked independently at times. He has adapted as necessary. ASSESSOR Ann Wyn CANDIDATE Dafydd Llwyd DATE DATE Page Number 6 SUPPORTING EVIDENCE (if appropriate) ATTACHED OR CAN BE FOUND IN Page 7 Log Sheet Page 8 Work Log Pages 9-10 Example of 8.3

10 IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE - LEVEL 1 LP1.2 Follow your plan, using support given by others to help meet targets. Improve your performance by: studying a straightforward subject; learning through a straightforward practical activity. CANDIDATE LOG SHEET Candidate Dafydd Llwyd Are you working through your action points to achieve them on time? I ve gone through all the points and have finished everything on time. What support are you getting from others? Information and help from Mr Jones at Glantraeth. Information and help from Mrs Lynch and Ann Wyn at Training Ltd Help from Ffion, Bryn and Susan who are on the course. Help from my sister. What different types of learning are you using? Do you have to change any of the ways you are learning to make sure you achieve your targets? Study Read task sheets. Read and learn about Health and Safety Practical Watch Mr Jones showing me what to do and then do it myself over and over. Ask my sister to help me with the signals. I could not learn so well on my own. ASSESSOR Ann Wyn CANDIDATE Dafydd Llwyd DATE DATE Page Number 7 8.5

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14 IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE - LEVEL 1 LP1.3 Review your progress and achievements in meeting targets, with an appropriate person. ASSESSMENT RECORD Candidate Dafydd Llwyd Assessment criteria Say what you learned and how you learned, including what has gone well and what has gone less well. Identify targets you have met and your achievements. Check what you need to do to improve your performance. How assessment criteria were met During the discussion Dafydd was able to explain exactly what he had done. He had obviously enjoyed the practical work. He showed Word Processing work that he was proud of. He would have completed all that was on the Action Plan had he not gone to hospital. It was obvious that Dafydd was eager to develop his new skills. He was also aware of what he had to do. ASSESSOR Ann Wyn CANDIDATE Dafydd Llwyd DATE 9/11/01 DATE 9/11/01 Page Number 11 SUPPORTING EVIDENCE (if appropriate) ATTACHED OR CAN BE FOUND IN Page 12 Log Sheet Page 14 Review 9/11/01 Page 28 Personal Statement 8.6

15 IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE - LEVEL 1 LP1.3 Review your progress and achievements in meeting targets, with an appropriate person. CANDIDATE LOG SHEET Candidate Dafydd Llwyd What did you learn? How did you learn this? What went well? What went less well? What targets did you meet? What have you achieved? What could you do to improve even more? Health and Safety Forklift Signals How to edit text on the computer How to create files Read worksheets Watched the tutor Practised over and over Do what it said on the computer The practical things were best. Driving the Forklift was fun. I did not finish the course. Some things on the computer were difficult. I have done everything in Word Processing. I have been present every day except when I was in the hospital. I have asked for help. I have learnt how to drive a Forklift although I have not sat the test. I have passed Health and Safety. Practise more Learn more about computers ASSESSOR Ann Wyn CANDIDATE Dafydd Llwyd DATE 9/11/01 DATE 7/11/01 Page Number

16 IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE - LEVEL 1 LP1.1 Confirm understanding of your short-term targets, and plan how these will be met, with the person setting them. ASSESSMENT RECORD Candidate Dafydd Llwyd Assessment criteria Make sure targets show what you want to achieve. Identify clear action points and deadlines for each target. How assessment criteria were met The targets arose from the review of the first plan. It was obvious that Dafydd was pleased to have the opportunity to achieve a qualification in Word Processing. He was eager to finish his Forklift course. He also needed support in moving forward to gain employment. Targets were noted. Action points were agreed to achieve a CLAIT certificate and to produce a CV. Identify how to get the support you need and the arrangements for reviewing your progress. It was agreed to review the plan on 7/11/01. It was noted who would provide support. ASSESSOR Ann Wyn CANDIDATE Dafydd llwyd DATE 7/12/01 DATE 7/12/01 Page Number 13 SUPPORTING EVIDENCE (if appropriate) ATTACHED OR CAN BE FOUND IN Page 14 Review Pages Action Plan 8.8

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18 Improve own learning and performance Candidate Dafydd Llwyd Action Plan B 1 Date of Review 9/11/01 Date of Next Review 5/12/01. My Aim: Get employment in a distribution warehouse My target Learn how to prepare a CV Target set on: 9/11/01 Achieve target by: 26/11/01 I will know that I have achieved my target when. I ve got a CV. When the Careers Adviser says that it is OK 1. Read the information about writing a CV in my Progress File. Do the activities. Action Points By when 13/11/01 2. Look at examples of different ones. 13/11/01 3. Prepare a draft of the information I will include and show it to Sunita. 14/11/01 4. Use a computer to prepare the CV. 20/11/01 5. Correct any errors and produce a final version. 21/11/01

19 Improve own learning and performance Candidate Dafydd Llwyd Action Plan B 2 Date of Review 9/11/01 Date of Next Review 5/12/01. My Aim: Get employment in a distribution warehouse My target Achieve a CLAIT qualification in Word Processing Target set on: 9/11/01 Achieve target by: 27/11/01 I will know that I have achieved my target when. I pass the exam. Action Points By when 1. Practise more so that I input more accurately. 14/11/01 2. Learn and practise how to change the text. 14/11/01 3. Learn how to insert a header and a footer. 27/11/01 4. Learn how to check and edit the text.. 21/11/01 5. Sit the exam. 27/11/01

20 IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE LEVEL 1 LP1.2 Follow your plan, using support given by others to help meet targets. Improve your performance by: studying a straightforward subject; learning through a straightforward practical activity. ASSESSMENT RECORD Candidate Dafydd Llwyd Assessment criteria Work through your action points to complete tasks on time. How assessment criteria were met Dafydd has completed the agreed plan and has met all deadlines. Use support given by others to help you meet targets He used the support of his tutor and others to work through the plan. Please refer to the Work Log. Use different ways of learning suggested by your supervisor, and make changes, when needed to improve you performance. He has learnt by following instructions in the worksheets (Studying) and has prepared a suitable CV (Practical). He has adapted as necessary. ASSESSOR Ann Wyn CANDIDATE Dafydd Llwyd DATE 7/12/01 DATE 7/12/01 Page Number 17 SUPPORTING EVIDENCE (if appropriate) ATTACHED OR CAN BE FOUND IN Page 18 Log Sheet Page 19 Work Log Pages CV and CLAIT sheet 8.9

21 IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE - LEVEL 1 LP1.2 Follow your plan, using support given by others to help meet targets. Improve your performance by: studying a straightforward subject; learning through a straightforward practical activity. CANDIDATE LOG SHEET Candidate Dafydd Llwyd Are you working through your action points to achieve them on time? I have completed everything on the plan. I have met all deadlines. What support are you getting from others? I had help form Mr Jones at Glantraeth. Mrs Lynch has helped me with the computers. Ann Wyn has helped me with Key Skills. Mrs Rowlands has helped me to look for work. What different types of learning are you using? Studying Follow the work sheets. Learn how to prepare a CV. Practical Produce my CV Do you have to change any of the ways you are learning to make sure you achieve your targets? I thought that I could follow the sheets, but it was difficult. It was easier to learn when somebody had shown me how to do it. ASSESSOR Ann Wynn CANDIDATE Dafydd Llwyd DATE 7/12/01 DATE 5/12/01 Page Number

22 Candidate: Dafydd Llwyd Improve own learning and performance Work Log Date What did you do? What support did you have? Did you change your plan? Why were the changes necessary? 13/11/01 Look at examples of CVs. Did activities on CVs in my Progress File. Completed by? 13/11/01 14/11/01 On the computer. Learn how to change the text. Practise inputting different things. Help from Jane when I was stuck. 14/11/01 20/11/01 Produce the first draft of my CV. More practice on my computer Help from Sunita (tutor). She suggested how I could improve my CV. I went back to look at more examples so that I could improve my CV. 20/11/01 20/11/01 Produce a copy of my CV on computer. Sunita corrected the work. 21/11/01 21/11/01 On the computer learn how to correct using a spell check. Learn how to insert a header and footer. 21/11/01 21/11/01 Produce a final copy of my CV ready for my interview. 21/11/01 27/11/01 Sit my exam. ASSESSOR Ann Wyn CANDIDATE Dafydd Llwyd DATE 5/12/01 DATE 5/12/01

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26 IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE - LEVEL 1 LP1.3 Review your progress and achievements in meeting targets, with an appropriate person. ASSESSMENT RECORD Candidate Dafydd Llwyd Assessment criteria Say what you learned and how you learned, including what has gone well and what has gone less well. Identify targets you have met and your achievements. Check what you need to do to improve your performance. How assessment criteria were met He noted his achievements on his Log sheet. It is evident that he had gained from the experience and was aware of his progress. He referred to his Action Plan. He was obviously proud of his success in gaining the CLAIT Word Processing qualification. Although he was disappointed that he had not achieved the Forklift qualification he could see that he had learnt a great deal and that he did not need any more practice. Dafydd accepted that he needed more training to achieve his licence. He was also pleased that he had persevered and had achieved the CLAIT qualification. However, he understood that he needed to develop his computer skills further. ASSESSOR Ann Wyn CANDIDATE Dafydd Llwyd DATE 7/12/01 DATE 7/12/01 Page Number 25 SUPPORTING EVIDENCE (if appropriate) ATTACHED OR CAN BE FOUND IN Page 26 Log Sheet Page 27 Review 7/12/01 Page 28 Personal Statement 8.11

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29 IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE - LEVEL 1 LP1.3 Review your progress and achievements in meeting targets, with an appropriate person. ASSESSMENT RECORD Candidate Dafydd Llwyd Assessment criteria Say what you learned and how you learned, including what has gone well and what has gone less well. Identify targets you have met and your achievements. Check what you need to do to improve your performance. How assessment criteria were met He noted his achievements on his Log sheet. It is evident that he had gained from the experience and was aware of his progress. He referred to his Action Plan. He was obviously proud of his success in gaining the CLAIT Word Processing qualification. Although he was disappointed that he had not achieved the Forklift qualification he could see that he had learnt a great deal and that he did not need any more practice. Dafydd accepted that he needed more training to achieve his licence. He was also pleased that he had persevered and had achieved the CLAIT qualification. However, he understood that he needed to develop his computer skills further. ASSESSOR Ann Wyn CANDIDATE Dafydd Llwyd DATE 7/12/01 DATE 7/12/01 Page Number 25 SUPPORTING EVIDENCE (if appropriate) ATTACHED OR CAN BE FOUND IN Page 26 Log Sheet Page 27 Review 7/12/01 Page 28 Personal Statement 8.11

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31 IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE - LEVEL 1 LP1.3 Review your progress and achievements in meeting targets, with an appropriate person. CANDIDATE LOG SHEET Candidate Dafydd Llwyd What did you learn? How did you learn this? What to include in a CV. The layout of a CV. How to insert a header and footer. By reading worksheets. By watching Sunita showing me. By following instructions. What went well? The CV itself looks good. What went less well? When I lost my work and had to start again. What targets did you meet? What have you achieved? What could you do to improve even more? Passing CLAIT. I ve got a good CV. I have learnt a great deal about computers. I ve managed to find work. Improve my accuracy. ASSESSOR Ann Wyn CANDIDATE Dafydd Llwyd DATE 7/12/01 DATE 5/12/01 Page Number

32 Personal Statement Dafydd Llwyd I have attended a course at Training Ltd since October. I have enjoyed the course and have learnt a lot. I will have a better chance of finding work when I finish the course. I have been learning how to use computers and how to drive a Forklift. Have enjoyed driving the Forklift. It was fun driving backwards and forwards across the unit and there was plenty of room. It was difficult to keep within the yellow lines, but I was able to do it very well by the end. I was disappointed that I did not pass the test. Mr Jones said that I had done very well. I only failed on 4 things passed on 24. I need more practice. I learnt about Health and Safety and I passed the test. I have learnt a lot about computers. how to Word Process and how to use the Internet. Some things were difficult and I did not have much patience with them. I m glad I kept at it although things were difficult at times. Because I ve been to hospital I missed two days of training on the Forklift. I need to improve my Forklift driving so that I can have a driving licence and I need to spend more time on the Internet.