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:
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Learning Outcome Description
LO1
Function within a professional work environment
LO2
Apply knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the programme of study to work place
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, 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
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 leading up to placement time. 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 may start in January to March, and will last for six months. This module is assessed as Pass/Fail
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
100.00%
Assessments
Full Time
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Project
% of Total Mark
100
Timing
End-of-Semester
Learning Outcomes
1,2,3,4
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 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
No Description
12 Weeks per Stage
1.00
12
Placement
Non Contact
No Description
Every Week
738.00
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