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Presentation to Irish Hotel Federation. Michael Swan. What does APL mean?. Basic concept of APL:

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  1. Presentation to Irish Hotel Federation Michael Swan

  2. What does APL mean? Basic concept of APL: • ‘Recognition of learning that has taken place, but not necessarily been assessed or measured prior to entering a programme. Such prior learning may have been acquired through formal, non formal or informal routes’ (NQAI). • through a systematic and valid process of assessment, an individual’s skills and knowledge can be formally recognised and credited regardless of how, when or why they were obtained.

  3. You could be more qualified than you think • You may have: • a wealth of knowledge • been employed for many years • received on-the-job training • taken some short training courses • overseas experience • employers references • other special achievements

  4. You Can: • select the qualification that matches your skills • assess yourself against recognised standards • receive guidance on how to achieve the qualification • go through the process at your own pace, place and time • be assessed by a trained assessor • be recommended for accreditation • APL is not a course or training programme. It is a process that lets you identify and build on your strengths.

  5. APL Craft and Advanced Levels CRAFT Skills Audit Checklist ADVANCED Portfolio of Evidence Accommodation Assistant Accommodation Supervisor Bartender Bar Supervisor Waiter/Waitress Restaurant Supervisor Chef

  6. Selection Criteria • As Fáilte Ireland develop people for careers/jobs in the Tourism Industry, the main selection criteria include; • Personality • Appearance & hygiene • A good level of understanding/spoken English • Necessary Skills and Knowledge to Achieve Certification

  7. How does it work at Craft Level? • Application form is sent to APL section • Invitation to open Day • Candidate receives Skills Audit Checklist (SAC) which sets out Fáilte Ireland’s standards which must be met • Mentor is appointed to guide candidate • Candidate assesses own expertise against SAC • Candidate improves their knowledge and skills • Registered to join scheme and pay fee • Audit Checklist Assessed • Successful Candidates invited to a Practical and oral test in a Skills centre. • If successful, awarded FETAC Craft Certificate

  8. How does it work at Advanced Level? • Application form is sent to APL section • Invitation to open Day • Candidate receives Course Syllabus which sets out Fáilte Ireland’s standards which must be met • Mentor is appointed to guide candidate • Candidate assesses own expertise against SAC • Candidate improves their knowledge and skills • Registered to join scheme and pay fee • Finally Portfolio Assessed • Successful Candidates interviewed and oral knowledge tested by APL Committee • If successful, awarded FETAC Advanced Certificate

  9. Craft: Skills and Knowledge Exam Candidates will be judged on: • Personal Presentation • Communication Skills • Safety and Hygiene • Technical skills and knowledge The test is administered by an assessor appointed by Fáilte Ireland in a setting which reflects, in so far as possible, a real work situation

  10. Advanced:Portfolio of Evidence • A well organised, easy to read portfolio which reflects what you know and what you can do • Past and current job descriptions • Examples of your work • Menus, wine lists you compiled or worked with • Costing and pricing of food and beverage items • Staff rosters, work schedules • In-house selling and promotions • References • Writing a personal report relating your experience to the qualification or course you have selected

  11. Minimal Obstacles • Easy to complete paperwork • No written examination • Minimal cost to candidate and employer • Mentor support along the way

  12. Benefits of Certification • How will you benefit? • Receive the identical qualification awarded to Fáilte Ireland’s third level graduates • Receive an award that is FETAC accredited • Recognised throughout the EU • Open doors to further qualifications • Enhance your career prospects

  13. Conclusion My Career is an Expression of Who I am It is the link between what a person does and how that person sees himself or herself …. in terms of one’s future plans, one’s past accomplishments or failures, and one’s present competences and attributes’ (Raynor and Entin, 1982)

  14. Important Dates • January 23rd - Information Day • February 27th - Checklist & Portfolio’s Returned • March 28th - Craft Skills Test • Interviews Dates to be agreed For Advanced • Graduation – April 2009

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