Module Details

Module Code: ZWKP C4103
Module Title: Work placement Pharmaceutics
Title: Work Placement Pharmaceutics
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 15
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Paula Rankin
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the student with an opportunity, within a structured setting, to gain experience of the work environment in the scientific/pharmaceutical industrial sector.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Be able to describe and discuss the host organisations and appraise and evaluate the organisation's contribution to the industrial and commercial environment in which it operates.
LO2 Work in individual and team based scenarios in a dynamic work environment.
LO3 Apply, develop and integrate skill sets studied in academic programme.
LO4 Evaluate the various skills acquired in the work placement programme.
LO5 Integrate into the social structure of the work-place.
LO6 Apply and critically evaluate health and safety assessments in a commercial setting.
LO7 Develop the skills and confidence to choose and acquire suitable employment
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
No indicative content
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 75
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A detailed work placement report submitted to the college placement supervisor at the end of placement. The workplace report will consist of the following:
The host organisation: overview of the host company, the organisational structure, the student position in the organisation.
Duties and responsibilities: the duties and responsibilities fitted into the overall scheme of activities within the company.
The skills developed and used: induction and training received, enhancement of previously developed skills.
This module is graded as Pass/Fail.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes  
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The work placement supervisor’s report which will validate that submitted by the student.
This module is graded as Pass/Fail.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Assignment Non Contact Tasks assigned by the company 12 Weeks per Stage 37.50 450
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Arlene Douglas,Séamus O'Neill. (2010), The Essential Work Experience Handbook, Gill Education, Ireland, p.187, [ISBN: 9780717147595].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
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