QQI level 6 6N1947 Work Practice Assignment Brief 2026

6N1947 Assignment Brief

Course – Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming

To be completed at the end of the work practice period. All sections of this assignment are to be attempted by the candidate.

Part 1: Identity and list below specific challenges or problems that affects the efficiency / viability of the farm enterprise.

(1.5 Marks)

Part 2: Outline in a detailed report of how one of the specific challenges or problems identified above affects the efficiency / viability of the farm enterprise

(8 Marks)

Part 3: Identify your proposed solutions for the above to improve the efficiency / viability of the farm enterprise

(1.5 Marks)

Part 4: Outline in a detailed report your proposed solutions to improve the efficiency / viability of the farm enterprise

 (8 Marks)

Part 5: Provide evidence of research for your proposed solutions. Provide references to agricultural publications, websites etc. used.

(1 Mark)

Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

1. Evaluate the characteristics of the organisation or workplace, to include its status whether public, private, voluntary or other, size, organisational structure, mission and values, the workplace culture and management practices
2. Assess internal and external issues, challenges and trends affecting the workplace, to include as appropriate, local, national, global, team-based and cultural issues, and a personal response to the issues or challenges identified
3. Research the specific legislation and regulations relevant to the place of work and vocational context; including rights and responsibilities in relation to, health, safety and welfare at work, equality, employment and specific work and or vocational practices
4. Evaluate the organisations internal and external policies and procedures ensuring appropriateness to current legislation and regulations
5. Execute a range of vocationally specific tasks and activities during a minimum 2 month work practice placement
6. Apply effective communication skills in communicating with colleagues, staff and external individuals or groups as required working autonomously or in a supervisory capacity
7. Allocate resources to analyse and solve routine and non-routine problems arising in the workplace
8. Show judgement and initiative while working autonomously and or in a supervisory capacity, taking responsibility for own work and the work of others and allocating resources as required
9. Contribute positively to the achievement of objectives and or targets in the workplace working autonomously and or with responsibility for the work of others
10. Execute work practice duties and responsibilities in a professional manner ensuring respect and safety of colleagues and staff
11. Reflect on personal and professional work practices, to include feedback from senior staff or mentors and colleagues or team workers on individual performance, achievements, strengths and challenges
12. Review at own learning and progress and that of others within the workplace or team, to include identification of personal and professional skills, abilities and strengths, areas for development and opportunities for learning and career development within the vocational field.