1. Co. Cavan VEC FETAC Level 3 Programme Review 2012

2. Quality Assurance These programmes need to be reviewed according to Co. Cavan VEC’s Quality Assurance Policy: B5 Programme development, delivery and review B9 - Self-evaluation

3. What we are reviewing Our 3 Level 3 programmes: Certificate of General Learning (Everyday Learning Skills) Certificate in Employability Skills (Skills for Employment) Certificate in ICT (Skills for ICT)

4. General Overall, comments were positive. There seemed to be no difficulties in the layout and structure of the programmes. Some indicative content and assessment will be amended according to comments and suggestions.

5. Application of number Suggestions to add a few points to the indicative content

6. Art and Design A section on presenting work – Level 4/5 standard Too many finished pieces required

7. Breakfast Cookery Evidencing some of the skills demonstrations was difficult A lot of content for only 5 credits

8. Career Preparation Difficult to source materials for the course Too difficult for many Youthreach learners Perhaps too much to cover

9. Communications Suggestions to remove some of the indicative content, e.g. the personal letter Interpersonal communication needs reworking with not as much having to be covered, clearer

10. Computer Literacy Some tutors unsure of 3 rd skills demonstration, more clarification needed Too much theory

11. ESOL Too many reading pieces Insufficient emphasis on writing

12. Horticulture No issues!

13. Hairdressing Basin Skills No issues!

14. Internet Skills Too theory based Some discrepancies between indicative content and specific assessment

15. Mathematics Possibly too much information in the indicative content, difficult for learners to complete the component due to the amount of work that needs to be covered

16. Managing Personal Finances Details such as APR difficult for the learner

17. Personal Care and Presentation Hair washing procedure should be a skills demonstration not collection of work, but FETAC have stated 100% portfolio

18. Personal Effectiveness Some assessments too vague

19. Woodwork No issues!

20. Word processing Some indicative content too detailed Some important aspects left out

21. Just a reminder…. Indicative content – ‘indicative’ – it’s a sign of what you should be covering All learning outcomes must be covered All specific assessment must be covered Sometimes learning outcomes are repeated or they overlap, integrate where possible

22. To sum up.. Indicative content – match this content to your learning outcomes If it states ‘to include’ – you should cover all, if it states ‘for example’ – choose the most appropriate examples Check the specific assessment …….then you are ready to start writing your assessment briefs….

23. Thanks! Thanks to all tutors who gave very valuable comments and suggestions.

24. Groups Woodwork – Damien O’Brien, Brian McIntrye, Patsy McIntyre Breakfast cookery –Mary Cochrane, Angela McEntee, Derek Quinn Computer Literacy – Jason Smith, Mairead Mulligan, Charlotte Dunne, Patricia Martin Career Preparation – Sean Corcoran, Grainne Smith Communications – Anne Brady, Mary McKenna, Clara McCabe ESOL – Zuzanna Gorska, Fiachra Keogh, Michael Donohoe Internet skills - Tomas Brides, Margaret Brady, Chris Kirk, Anita McKenna, Colette McBrien Maths – Margaret O’Reilly, Conal Clarke, Michael Murphy Join any group that suits: Karen Fitzsimons, Marie Reilly, Caroline Clarke, Siobhan Duffy and any others!

25. TASK 1.Read the feedback. 2.Refer to the programme and specific component. 3.Decide if you agree / disagree. 4.Offer suggestions. 5.Record your comments.

26. On-going Review Co. Cavan VEC will review all programmes annually. Remember, to make notes of things that are difficult to deliver. If you have any queries, please email me: jannatiearney@calc.ie