Module Details

Module Code: ZWKP H3101
Module Title: Work Placement
Title: Work Placement SES (S and C)
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 30
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Damien Sheehan
Domains:  
Module Description: To enable the student to apply and consolidate their competency skills, and techniques acquired during the academic programme within a real world applied supervised learning setting.To develop the students ability to effectively communicate content related to the field of sport, exercise health and athletic performance in a working environment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 To prepare the student for entry into the workplace and the perquisites associated with job applications such as application letter, CV, and interview skills.
LO2 To display proficiency in preparing and presenting a business plan in order to secure funding for a small business start up towards self-employment.
LO3 to expand on his/her current knowledge base through a real world applied learning experience.
LO4 To integrate a students competent practical skills within a sport, exercise health, education or athletic performance setting under the supervision of a supervisor/ mentor-ship.
LO5 To gain knowledge into the day to day running and identify potential markets in an exercise & health, education and athletic performance facilities for future employment.
LO6 To analyse and critically evaluate an intervention within a sport, exercise health, educational or athletic performance setting.
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
Placement
On-site applied learning through observation, guided training programming, coordinated progression to independent workloads under the supervision of an appointed supervisor/ mentor.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Presenting work placement module job application documentations and business plan.
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
CARB log booklet, Reflective practical Portfolio.
Performance Evaluation is PASS / FAIL element only.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Case study
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 Work Placement provide the student with a real world learning experience under the supervision of an approved supervisor / mentor in a sport, exercise health, education or performance related field area. 15 Weeks per Stage 33.33 500
Lecture Contact Work placement module-The purpose of the lecture is to provide the learner with a broad overview of each topic in the syllabus. Learners will be required to supplement this with significant independent reading and research in the area. Lectures will be in a format that encourages active learning and learner autonomy and will form the basis for further critical independent enquiry. 15 Weeks per Stage 0.80 12
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent learning encourages the development of learner self-direction, self reflection and assessment thereby supporting learners to acquire relevant knowledge and experience to continue their professional development 15 Weeks per Stage 15.87 238
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.80
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • IT Carlow. (2021), Code of Conduct for Students on Work Placement.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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