To provide the student with an opportunity, within a structured setting, to gain experience of the work environment in the scientific/pharmaceutical industrial sector.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
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Learning Outcome Description
LO1
Be able to describe and discuss the host organisations and appraise and evaluate the organisation's contribution to the industrial and commercial environment in which it operates.
LO2
Work in individual and team based scenarios in a dynamic work environment.
LO3
Apply, develop and integrate skill sets studied in academic programme.
LO4
Evaluate the various skills acquired in the work placement programme.
LO5
Integrate into the social structure of the work-place.
LO6
Apply and critically evaluate health and safety assessments in a commercial setting.
LO7
Develop the skills and confidence to choose and acquire suitable employment
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
No indicative content
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Assessments
Full Time
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Written Report
% of Total Mark
75
Timing
n/a
Learning Outcomes
1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description A detailed work placement report submitted to the college placement supervisor at the end of placement. The workplace report will consist of the following: The host organisation: overview of the host company, the organisational structure, the student position in the organisation. Duties and responsibilities: the duties and responsibilities fitted into the overall scheme of activities within the company. The skills developed and used: induction and training received, enhancement of previously developed skills. This module is graded as Pass/Fail.
Assessment Type
Written Report
% of Total Mark
25
Timing
n/a
Learning Outcomes
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description The work placement supervisor’s report which will validate that submitted by the student. This module is graded as Pass/Fail.
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