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Leadership Management and Defence Studies A pathway to third level education What it's about: The Leadership Management and Defence Studies Programme (LMDS) allows soldiers to have their career learning recognised through external accreditation with third level education. The credits that are built up through the programme will ensure that members of the Permanent Defence Forces have qualifications which will enhance their job prospects on leaving the DF. The credits are part of the European Credit Transfer System and are internationally recognised for higher education opportunities. Research Project 5000 Words 10 Credits Snr NCO Course -or- Logs Accountancy 20 Credits L E V E L 6 120 Credits Higher Certificate Generic and Specific Tasks Completed as per the headings in WBLP Worksheet based on these learning outcomes: • Display a range of skills, competencies and attributes required in DF. • Apply a defined range of skills within a specified DF setting. • Demonstrate task management skills. • Demonstrate job role. • Consider and describe your own experiences. Guidance on completing the WBLP can be sought from the document itself, on IKON or from your designated Focal Point (see Notes to Orderly Rooms). Reflection on Learning Experience 800 - 1000 words Essay based on the range of skills, competencies and attributes that are required of a DF member. • Skills and knowledge are what we learn and develop in training, on courses and through our career experiences. • A competency is the application of knowledge and skills. • Attrributes are aspects of character which are relevnt to our DF careers. These include, but are not limited to, industriousness, teamwork and initiative. • Reflection is thiking about your experiences. Consider your experiences in the Defence Forces. What have your learned from these experiences? How have you applied you competences? What would you have done differently? Has your perspective changed over time? Examples should be supported within the generic and specific tasks in the WBLP. L E V E L 7 180 Credits Bachelor of Arts Need more information? Looking to study at Level 8? Ring the DF Registrars Office at 5084 or search IKON the following tags: #LMDS; #WBLP; #ITC; #Level 6, #Level 7; #Level 8. 2-3 Star Basic Training 10 Credits WBLP Work Based Learning Portfolio 40 Credits RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Pantone 1545c Pantone 125c Pantone 120c DF_Special_Brown Pantone 468c Pantone 1545c Pantone 2965c Pantone Cool Grey 11c Pantone 5743c Work Based Learning Portfolio Service Number: Rank: Name: Date: If Found Please Return This Document To The Nearest Defence Forces Barracks/Garda Station / /20 Potential NCO Course 50 Credits Corps Std Course 10 Credits All Arms Std NCO Course Incl. Research Proposal 1000 Words 20 Credits Corps Courses Full list available on IKON 20 Credits L E V E L 7 Minor Award 150 Credits Who runs it: The DF Registrars Office implements quality assurance, tracks student progression and liaises with IT Carlow in order to deliver the LMDS Program. Contact the DF Registrars office: General Enquiries: 5084 email: registrar@defenceforces.ie Tips: • Consistency is key in filling out the WBLP. • After every task - fill it in! • The WBLP is marked and contributes to the students overall grade on conferral. • A 3* Soldier must accumulate 20 credits from Corps Courses and 40 credits from the WBLP prior to conferral at Level 6. • The WBLP is similar to a work experience module. It allows a soldier or airman to be recognised and accredited while progressing through their career. Notes to Unit Orderly Rooms: • The WBLP should be treated in the same manner as the LA30. • It should be signed out when necessary by students and signed back in. • A unit Focal Point has been designated in every formation/unit in the DF. The Focal Point is the main point of contact for information regarding LMDS. To find who your Focal Point is, log on to IKON. • Focal Points are there to assist and mentor students with WBLP's. WBLP & Recognition of Prior Learning: The WBLP is open to 3* soldiers who have completed 3* star training from Sept. 2012 onward. This allows them to access the LMDS programme. For those enlisted prior to this date, the programme is available through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) document. Both documents require students to demonstrate the learning that they have undergone in the course of their work • Units will provide assistance for soldiers and airmen to complete WBLP's. • BTC's will co-ordinate submission and correction of WBLP's and RPL's. • The Military Admin School and NCO Training Wing will co-ordinate RPL's and learning at Level 7. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Pantone 1545c Pantone 125c Pantone 120c DF_Special_Brown Pantone 468c Pantone 1545c Pantone 2965c Pantone Cool Grey 11c Pantone 5743c Work Based Learning Portfolio Service Number: Rank: Name: Date: If Found Please Return This Document To The Nearest Defence Forces Barracks/Garda Station / /20

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