Module Details

Module Code: WKPL H3319
Module Title: Work Placement
Title: Work Placement
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Martin Meagher
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the Work Placement module is to introduce the learner to structured employment in a relevant work sector and to develop in the learner an understanding of the organisation, its procedures and technology. The module has been designed to enable students of the Institute acquire professional business and networking experience early in their careers. It will afford the learner an opportunity to develop independence and confidence through reflective learning.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Undertake relevant and appropriate role, responsibilities and organisation activities as directed by the host company and behave ethically in the work environment.
LO2 Critically reflect on and analyse the learning experience and competencies developed resulting from the work placement.
LO3 Apply the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the programme of study to the work environment.
LO4 Describe the business functions in the host company in which they are placed and his/her role within it.
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
Pre Work Placement Personal Development Planning
CV Skills; Networking Skills:Interview Skills: Working in teams
Pre Work Placement Personal Development Planning 2
Role in company; Organisational culture; Personal learning styles; Objective of work Placement
Work Placement Agreement
Student aquires the work placement and receives approval from the Institute. A formal agreement and job description formulated and agreed between the student, employer and the Institute.
Review of Work Placement
Supervisor to review work placement with student and employer at least once throughout the placement.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written Report
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Report from Employer
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Report from IT Carlow supervisor
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Work Logs submitted online
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

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
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Work based learning Per Semester 12.00 300
Lecture Contact No Description Per Semester 1.00 25
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bowden, J.. (2011), Writing a Report, 9th. How To Books Ltd, p.254, [ISBN: 1845284704].
  • Stanton, N.. (2009), Mastering Communication, 5th. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 978-026212251].
  • Douglas, A. and O'Neill, S.. (2010), The Essential Work experience Handbook, 3rd. Gill & Macmilan, Dublin, p.185, [ISBN: 978 0 7171 47].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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