Module Details

Module Code: WKPL
Module Title: Work Placement
Title: Work Placement
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 30
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Gerry Moloney
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the learner with the opportunity of applying the knowledge and skills acquired on the course in a
relevant industry. Moreover, it enables participants to establish a relationship with companies and organisations with whom the participants may later gain employment as a graduate.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply the practical skills, knowledge and competencies acquired on the academic programme within the workplace;
LO2 Describe the organisation and operational practices of the host company and his/her role within it
LO3 Work 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
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 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%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Student placement report of the host enterprise e.g. company organisational structure, the processes 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 Project
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.
Reassessment Description
Decided by module academic in conjunction with programme board. Repeat of module or other repeat mechanism as appropriate dependent on students performance and module engagement.

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 Placement in Company Per Semester 29.52 738
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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