Work-Based Learning: Evaluation of Placement Opportunities at Costa Coffee

Work- Based Learning
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TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1 Student self evaluation..................................................................................................3
TASK 2- Evaluation of potential placement opportunities.........................................................4
TASK 3- Based on self evaluation and work placement evaluation various career path for me
in work placement........................................................................................................................8
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9
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INTRODUCTION
Work based learning means whatever an individual have learned while performing
specific job in particular organisation. Self evaluation helps in identification of weak points and
strength that help me to easily perform various duties in future career. This report evaluated my
personal skill that I have developed while working at Costa coffee shop. It also explains about
company culture, organisation structure, management practice that are used by Costa to retain
employees within company.
TASK 1 Student self evaluation
Ability and self achievements till now
I have learned lot many skills and knowledge while pre placement in particular
organisation such as good communication skill to effective exchange ideas, view with other
people for effective operation of business. Research skill have also enhanced that helps me in
finding out various crucial data and information that are necessary to formulate effective strategy
for effective performance of different activities (Noguera, Guerrero-Roldán and Masó, 2018). I
have also evaluated that decision making skills and to work in team need to be improved in order
to grow and develop in future professional and personal life. Whereas my strength lies in
effective management of time that is to complete particular activities and function within limited
time.
Previous experience
My previous experience or pre-placement state that employer wants to recruit such
employees that have various skills and knowledge to perform different function and activities
within organisation. The experience was too good as it helps in development of different skills,
knowledge that are required to perform specialised job within organisation. I have also learnt that
many skill need to be improved such as effective decision making, analytical so that I can get
best opportunity in future career (Walters, Barneva and Cameron, 2018).
Preference related to particular work
I liked to make new and innovative coffees for customer by adding various ingredients to
make delicious coffee that satisfy need of customers. I am highly determined and disciplined
about various activities to be performed by me that help me in effective completion of different
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