Module Details

Module Code: ZWKP C3102
Module Title: Work Placement Brewing and Distilling
Title: Work Placement Brewing and Distilling
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 30
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Blaise Nic Phiarais
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the student with an opportunity within a structured setting, to gain experience of the work environment and developed their core competencies within the malting and/or brewing and/or distilling sector
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Function as an individual and as member of a team within a professional work place environment and gain practical experience of current industrial processes
LO2 Apply knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the programme of study to work place and problem solve in a practical way
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
LO5 Develop at least one technical skill through work based learning
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
Theory
In preparation of work placement a series of workshops and seminars where topics team building competencies, communication, time management and self-reflection skills will be covered
Placement
Students will spend a minimum of 12 weeks on work placement where a wide range of scientific and engineering skills, and techniques, procedures and processes will be experienced, developed and applied during the placement. Students will maintain a reflective journal during the work placement to assess their progress
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
To be completed prior to commencement of work placement: In class activities. Group and peer learning. Identify technical skills.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A detailed work placement report will be submitted to the work placement co-ordinator at the end of the placement period. This will consist of the following elements:
An overview of the host organisation, the learner’s role in the organisation, duties and responsibilities and how these fit into the overall scheme of activities within the company, skills utilised and developed during the placement period, health and safety in the role, a reflective journal describing the experience
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The work placement mentor report which will validate the report submitted by the learner and comment on the skill set developed and the learners application to the role
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Oral presentation to peers and others
No Project
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
Lecture Contact Workplace preparation 12 Weeks per Stage 0.42 5
Placement Non Contact Minimum of 12 weeks work placement 12 Weeks per Stage 37.00 444
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 20.07 301
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.42
 
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
Discussion Note: