Post on 01-Jan-2016
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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.
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
select the qualification that matches your skillsassess yourself against recognised standards receive guidance on how to achieve the qualificationgo through the process at your own pace, place and timebe 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.
You Can:
APL Craft and Advanced Levels
Waiter/WaitressWaiter/Waitress
ChefChef
Bar SupervisorBar Supervisor
Restaurant SupervisorRestaurant Supervisor
BartenderBartender
Accommodation AssistantAccommodation Assistant Accommodation SupervisorAccommodation Supervisor
CRAFTSkills Audit Checklist
CRAFTSkills Audit Checklist
ADVANCEDPortfolio of Evidence
ADVANCEDPortfolio of Evidence
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
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
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
Craft: Skills and Knowledge Exam
Candidates will be judged on:
1. Personal Presentation
2. Communication Skills
3. Safety and Hygiene
4. 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
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
Minimal Obstacles
Easy to complete paperwork
No written examination
Minimal cost to candidate and employer
Mentor support along the way
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
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)