ZWKP C3102 - Work Placement Brewing and Distilling
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:
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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 Assessment
100.00%
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