Module Details

Module Code: WKPL
Module Title: Work Placement
Title: Work Placement
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 30
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Dan O'Sullivan (00160)
Domains:  
Module Description: This work placement is based on experiential learning. The student is given an opportunity to work alongside professionals in a "real- world" setting and observe the skills required in practice, whilst also applying their own learning. The relevant academic Programme Board will appoint a "placement supervisor " while the employer appoints an "industrial mentor". A work programme will be agreed between the placement supervisor and the industrial mentor in consultation with the student. The industrial mentor will monitor the student's progress by maintaining regular contact with the student throughout the period of work placement. The placement supervisor will liaise with the student and the industrial mentor on a regular basis. All students going on work placement must abide with IT Carlow's latest policies related to work placement.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply, as part of a team, theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired on the academic programme within the workplace
LO2 Describe and reflect on the operation of the host company, the market it operates in, their relationships with their clients, and communicate his/her role within the company
LO3 Describe and reflect on a legislative procedure undertaken in the workplace eg. BCMS, FSC, DAC applications
LO4 Work on timebound projects as a member of a team and have developed appropriate communication and interpersonal skills
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
Overview
To prepare the students for work placement there will be tutorial sessions leading up to the placement. These will include topics such as CV preparation, researching potential employers, employment application process and interview skills. Placement supervisors and industrial mentors may perform interviews to establish suitability for work placement. Industrial mentors may also give a presentation to the students on their company, their work, and what is expected of the students during placement. The work placement will normally last for a period of 4-7 months but not less than 3 months.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will maintain a reflective learning log for their placement period. This will be used to compile their final report.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will evaluate and produce a written report on a legislative procedure undertaken in the workplace eg. BCMS, FSC, DAC applications
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Student placement final report of host enterprise and the overall experience, e.g. company organisational structure, learning outcomes, etc. This report must be submitted upon completion of the placement module except when the programme board have agreed otherwise.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A formal presentation by the student concerning their placement will take at the end of the placement period.
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
Placement Non Contact On the job training Every Week 37.00 37
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Christine Fanthome. Work Placements: A Survival Guide for Students, Palgrave Macmillan.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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