| Module Title: | Work Placement |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Learners will be supported in their learning through pre-placement workshops & tutorials, a designated work-based mentor, and designated Faculty Placement Co-Ordinator.
The core teaching & learning strategy employed on this module is experiential learning with a focus on reflective practice. |
| Module Aim: |
The aim of this module is to enable learners to gain knowledge and skills in a discipline related activity, not otherwise afforded by the programme, and to allow learners integrate and apply their knowledge & skills in a work-based setting. Learners will be facilitated to engage in a work-based experience in Ireland or abroad, under the direct supervision of a work-based mentor. Placements abroad may be funded under ERASMUS+ programme, operated through IT Carlow International Office. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Develop a career plan, documentation & interview skills for the successful completion of the job application process. |
| LO2 |
Evaluate & reflect upon the application and development in the work environment, of the knowledge, skills & competencies acquired during the programme of study. |
| LO3 |
Evaluate and reflect upon the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired in the work place, and similarly any deficits in same, which have been exposed by the experience. |
| LO4 |
Operate effectively, either independently or as part of a team, under the close direction and supervision of an approved work-based mentor. |
| LO5 |
Demonstrate the application and development of interpersonal and self-management transferrable skills, such as communication, problem solving, teamwork, required to integrate within the social and professional structure of the work environment. |
| LO6 |
Describe & evaluate the structures & operational practices of the host organisation as they relate to their field of study. |
| 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. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Semester 1 - Preparation for work placement
Preparation for work placement will take place in Y3 Semester 1.
Learners will engage with workshops and tutorials in support of their acquiring a suitable work placement for Semester 2. The focus of these workshops & tutorials will be (but not exclusively): identification of career opportunities and development of a career plan; development of job application skills and documentation; discussion of the logistics of the placement process, health & safety, personal security, student code of discipline/student code of conduct, communication & oversight protocol & final schedule, personal documentation, learning agreement check, work placement guidelines / handbook, assessment criteria & rubrics, guidance on reflective writing and maintaining their reflective journal, guidance on the oral presentation / interview process.
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Semester 2 - Work Placement
The Work Placement experience will enable learners to engage a work placement or an EU funded ERASMUS+ Traineeship with an organisation engaged in Sport/ Business of Sport/ general business or business-specific (HR, Supply Chain, International business, etc.) activities; in Ireland or in one of the EU ratified partner countries for ERASMUS+. The placement is weighted at 30 ECTS and will last 12 weeks (420 hours). It is scheduled to commence in Semester 2 of Stage 3 of the programme however, it may begin or extend or take place at another time with negotiation, but must be completed before commencement of Semester 1 of Stage 4. The learner will be supported by the Programme Board placement co-ordinator/s, Careers Office and International Office (where relevant). Placement will involve a minimum of one on-site visit if located in the island of Ireland, or on-line progress interviews if located outside the island of Ireland.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Portfolio |
Portfolio / ePortfolio of job application documentation and preparations in securing a work placement. This assessment takes place in the semester before placement begins while the learner is preparing for their placement. |
1 |
10.00 |
Sem 1 End |
| Performance Evaluation |
Employer & placement co-ordinator / supervisor performance review & feedback report: reporting punctuality, presentation, engagement, mannerism, sociability, capability, contribution, diligence & employability; plus a Q&A feedback in conjunction with placement visits/interviews will guide this faculty staff report, and apportion credit. |
4,5 |
10.00 |
Sem 2 End |
| Reflective Journal |
Ongoing Reflective Journal & Report: Learners will maintain a reflective journal throughout their placement, addressing MLOs 2-6 including (but not exclusively) description of placement and operational context, appraisal of operational processes & procedures; document onsite task planning and response strategies, task process & outcomes, record key contribution/s, problem area engagement & resolution strategies employed, catalogue personal contacts, roles & interactions, state areas where attitudes and behaviours have been challenged and modified as a result of workplace tasks & interactions and provide rationale. |
2,3,4,5,6 |
40.00 |
Sem 2 End |
| Oral Examination/Interview |
Each learner will engage in an oral presentation / interview of their work placement experience with a minimum of two placement supervisors / co-ordinators. The assessment will use the written reports as the basis of the presentation and focus on: evaluate placement planning process, quality of the work setting, quality of the work experience, work activities & outcomes, reflect practice on personal engagement, performance, interactions & key contributions, key learning and future learning development needs as a result of the experience. |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
40.00 |
Sem 2 End |
| 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 |
| Tutorial |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Placement |
Every Week |
35.00 |
| Lecturer Supervised Learning |
Every Week |
0.12 |
| Independent Learning |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Total Hours |
38.12 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Tutorial |
Every Week |
0.50 |
| Independent Learning Time |
Every Week |
2.50 |
| Placement |
Every Week |
35.00 |
| Lecturer Supervised Learning |
Every Week |
0.12 |
| Total Hours |
38.12 |
Module Delivered In
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