Module Title: | Work Placement in Set Design, Construction and Management |
Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
This work placement is based on experiential learning. The student is given an opportunity to work alongside professionals in a "real- world" setting and observe the skills required in practice. The relevant academic programme board will appoint a "placement officer" while the employer appoints an "industrial mentor". A work programme will be agreed between the placement supervisor and the industrial mentor in consultation with the student. The industrial mentor will monitor the student's progress by maintaining regular contact with the student throughout the period of work placement. The placement supervisor will liaise with the student and the industrial mentor on a regular basis. All students going on work placement must abide with IT Carlow's latest policies related to work placement. |
Module Aim: |
The aim of the module is to introduce students to the practical world of the industry, to allow them gain valuable, relevant work experience and to develop the commitment, skills, knowledge, and competencies required to perform as professionals in professional and management roles in industry. |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Research and source a work placement with a suitable organization |
LO2 |
Apply the knowledge and competencies gained during their studies to function within a professional work environment as part of a team, and the Development of interpersonal and group communication skills with clients and colleagues |
LO3 |
Demonstrate commitment, initiative and professionalism whilst interacting with their employer, work colleagues and clients |
LO4 |
Record, reflect on, analyze and report on the learning experience from the work placement |
LO5 |
Submit a work placement related Project |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
1) The work placement must be approved by the Programme Placement Supervisor before commencement. 2) The Employer's consent to act as Industrial Mentor must be provided in writing before commencement of the work placement. 3) The work to be performed under the work placement must be of a technical or managerial nature relevant to the Programme.4) The work placement will normally last for a period of 5 months but not less than 12 weeks, (i.e. 480 hours in total as a minimum). However, learners will also have the option of completing placement hours via pre-approved work placement opportunities and over an extended period of time leading up to and including semester 2 of year 3 in order to accrue the necessary 480 hours. |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Employment Application Process
Researching job prospects; Exploiting and recognizing the importance of contacts Recognizing personal experience as valuable to potential employers
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Evaluating potential employers
Sources - where can this information be found
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Interview skills
Preparation, Practice, Video analysis, Professional Evaluation - Careers Office
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CV preparation,
How to sell skills quickly and concisely, letter of introduction
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Personal Development
Application of knowledge and competencies gained from previous studies. Undertaking allocated work tasks in a committed and professional manner. Active participation in assisting with the solution of workplace problems. Functioning in a variety of roles within teams. Communicating in a professional manner.
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Record Learning
Record on going Learning on a daily/weekly basis as it occurs during work placement. (Logbook)
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Reflection
Present evidence of reflection of learning and experience gained through work placement. (Presentation and Written report)
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Written Report |
Research and source a work placement with a suitable organization.
Prepare a 600 word report outlining the work they will be performing and
demonstrate how this will improve their professional knowledge and
competencies. |
1,2 |
5.00 |
n/a |
Reflective Journal |
Each student to maintain a log book of the placement experience on Blackboard on a weekly basis. This must be in the template provided on Blackboard and must be downloaded and printed on a weekly basis (to
prevent data loss due to Blackboard failure). Submit the complete log in hard copy on or before the date opposite.
The log book should include: •
A professional competency based diar
• A reflection on your role & what you have learned from the week
• Identification of gaps in the student’s knowledge / skills relating to the work
• Identification of resources to address the knowledge / skill gap
• An account of the student’s attempt to
overcome the knowledge / skill gap |
2,3,4 |
15.00 |
n/a |
Performance Evaluation |
A report compiled by the IT Carlow placement supervisor and the industrial mentor confirming the student's attendance, commitment and
initiative whilst outlining the student's Performance for the duration of the
work placement |
2,3,4 |
20.00 |
n/a |
Written Report |
Submit a 1,500-word Critical Review report describing student involvement in a project or projects during the placement, which critically
appraises the project/s together with an outline of the lessons learned, whilst demonstrating the competencies achieved in observing, assessing,
evaluating, and reporting on processes observed during the placement. Marks for the Performance Evaluation & Logbook reports may be reviewed where an overwhelming case is presented in the Critical Review. The Critical Review will be marked on: Written and graphic
communication, professional organization and presentation, review, reflective thought, and problem solving, learning from experience gained. |
2,3,4 |
40.00 |
n/a |
Presentation |
The student is required to make an oral presentation about their experience of the work placement. The content of the presentation will
reflect the content of the written report. |
1,2,3,4 |
10.00 |
n/a |
Written Report |
Students must research and submit a 2,000 word Research Project that aligns with their Port Folio work |
2,3,5 |
10.00 |
n/a |
No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
Every Week |
4.00 |
Placement |
Every Week |
20.00 |
Total Hours |
24.00 |
Module Delivered In
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