Module Details

Module Code: WKPL
Module Title: Work Placement (Software Development)
Title: Work Placement (Software Development)
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 30
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Aine Byrne
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the learner with the experience of working in a relevant industry and put into practice the knowledge and skills gained on the academic phase of the course
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Function within a professional work environment
LO2 Apply knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the programme of study to work place
LO3 Describe the organisation and operational practices of the host company and his/her role within it;
LO4 Demonstrate development and application of interpersonal and self-management transferrable skills, such as communication, problem solving, teamwork, etc
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
Resourcing
This module will be resourced within the Department of Computing
Preparation
To prepare the students for work placement there will be a 1-hour tutorial session each week leading up to placement time. Prospective supervisors from our industrial partners will give a presentation to the students on their company, their work, and what is expected of the students during placement. The industrial placement may start in January to March, and will last for six months. This module is assessed as Pass/Fail
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Student placement report of the host enterprise e.g. company organisational structure, the software development process adopted within the organisation, the nature, outcome, experiences, and lessons learnt (reflection) from the placement.
A report from the Employer regarding the student performance on placement along with a student diary & work logs verified by Employer will also be required for submission.
Students may also have to participate in Peer group presentations concerning their placement.
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
Tutorial Contact Placement Preparation 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Placement Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 49.20 738
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
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This module does not have any article/paper resources
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