Est1 Task 1

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Task 1

Describe knowledge and qualities acquired through past experiences in your previous school or at work.

Throughout the past years of work and school experience I have come across acquiring a wide spectrum of diverse skills in different areas of profession, from which I found myself a quick learner and a committed one.

Knowledge

• Computer skill development

• People skills

• Time Management

• Planning and organisation

• The ability to take good notes and report writing skills

• Preparation and assimilation of data

• Decision making

Qualities

• Finding a time and place to study

• Having a calm attitude

• Organisational
Excellent ICT skills.

Analyse the skills, knowledge and personal qualities requiring your development.

Improve on Numeracy, English, spelling and grammar, this could be achieved through going on to the Move On website for e learning, and also through taking English and Maths O level at college.

Self reflection, acting on my thoughts and practices and acting on them effectively.

Learning effective note taking through learning to create mind maps and spider diagrams, as I have a kinaesthetic learning style this is how I learn quicker through visual and practical activities to review learning. I also enjoy group work and learn best through active group sessions and brainstorming.

I have a tendency to take on more work on my own and I am working on that by asking for more help as and when needed.

Improving my reading and research skills through extensive reading and scanning of material relevant to my topics

Part B Produce an Action Plan

Set realistic targets for developing skills and