Module Details

Module Code: WKPL C3G05
Module Title: Work Placement
Title: Work Placement
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 30
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Pascal Harte
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the module is to introduce students to the practical world of the industry, to allow them gain valuable, relevant work experience and to develop the commitment, skills, knowledge, and competencies required to perform as professionals in professional and management roles in industry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Research and source a work placement with a suitable organization
LO2 Apply the knowledge and competencies gained during their studies to function within a professional work environment as part of a team
LO3 Demonstrate commitment, initiative and professionalism whilst interacting with their employer, work colleagues and clients
LO4 Record, reflect on, analyze and report on the learning experience from the work placement
LO5 Research and submit a Research Project
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
Employment Application Process
Researching job prospects; Exploiting and recognizing the importance of contacts Recognizing personal experience as valuable to potential employers
Evaluating potential employers
Sources - where can this information be found
Interview skills
Preparation, Practice, Video analysis, Professional Evaluation - Careers Office
CV preparation,
How to sell skills quickly and concisely, letter of introduction
Personal Development
Application of knowledge and competencies gained from previous studies. Undertaking allocated work tasks in a committed and professional manner. Active participation in assisting with the solution of workplace problems. Functioning in a variety of roles within teams. Communicating in a professional manner.
Record Learning
Record on going Learning on a daily/weekly basis as it occurs during work placement. (Logbook)
Reflection
Present evidence of reflection of learning and experience gained through work placement. (Presentation and Written report)
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 5
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Research and source a work placement with a suitable organization. Prepare a 600 word report outlining the work they will be performing and demonstrate how this will improve their professional knowledge and competencies.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Each student to maintain a log book of the placement experience on Blackboard on a weekly basis. This must be in the template provided on Blackboard and must be downloaded and printed on a weekly basis (to prevent data loss due to Blackboard failure). Submit the complete log in hard copy on or before the date opposite. The log book should include:
• A professional competency based diary
• A reflection on your role & what you have learned from the week
• Identification of gaps in the student’s knowledge / skills relating to the work
• Identification of resources to address the knowledge / skill gap
• An account of the student’s attempt to overcome the knowledge / skill def
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A report compiled by the IT Carlow placement supervisor and the industrial mentor confirming the student's attendance, commitment and initiative whilst outlining the student's performance for the duration of the work placement.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Submit a 1,500-word Critical Review report describing student involvement in a project or projects during the placement, which critically appraises the project/s together with an outline of the lessons learned, whilst demonstrating the competencies achieved in observing, assessing, evaluating, and reporting on processes observed during the placement.
Marks for the Performance Evaluation & Logbook reports may be reviewed where an overwhelming case is presented in the Critical Review. The Critical Review will be marked on: Written and graphic communication, professional organization and presentation, review, reflective thought, and problem solving, learning from experience gained.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The student is required to make an oral presentation about their experience of the work placement. The content of the presentation will reflect the content of the written report.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students must research and submit a 2,000 word Research Project in the format outlined by Module Tutor
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.
Reassessment Description
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
Tutorial Contact To prepare students for work placement Per Semester 0.40 10
Placement Non Contact To provide students with relevant work experience in the Construction, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management sectors over 1 full semester. The level of work undertaken in the placement should be relevant to technician / professional training and should assist the student in preparing for their studies in the final year of their programme. Per Semester 32.76 819
Assignment Non Contact Research and submit a Research Project Per Semester 0.40 10
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.40
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Christine Fanthome. (2004), Work Placements: A Survival Guide for Students,, Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: ISBN: 1403934].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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