Module Details

Module Code: WKPL
Module Title: Work Placement
Title: Work Placement
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 30
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Enda Dunican
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 the work place
LO3 Describe the organisation and operational practices of the host company and their 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
Work Placement
To prepare the students for work placement there will be a 1-hour tutorial session each week in the first term. 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 will last for six months. This module is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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
Students may also have to present Peer group presentation concerning
their placement at the end of the placement period. Students will maintain
a reflective diary and learning log during their placement period. This will be used to
compile their final report and this must be signed and verified by the employer. A report from the employer regarding the student
performance on placement will also be required.
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
Lecture Contact Placement in Company Per Semester 29.52 738
Total Weekly Contact Hours 30.52
 
Module Resources
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This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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