Module Title: | Work Placement |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Learners will be supported in their learning through pre-placement workshops & tutorials (delivered in Semester 1 of Year 3), 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 SETU 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. Achieved in Semester 1 ahead of the commencement of placement in Semester 2. |
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 |
Semester 1 - Preparation for work placement & Placement Office Support
Preparation for work placement will take place in Y3 Semester 1. It is provided in two ways: Pre-placement academic support and Placement Office support.
Pre-placement Academic Support: Learners will engage with lectures, workshops and tutorials to prepare for placement search & engagement with the Placement Office. The focus of these contact hours will be supporting learners with (but not exclusively): identification of career opportunities and development of a placement search strategy; development of job application skills and documentation; networking; professionalism in the workplace; assessment criteria & rubrics, guidance on reflective writing and maintaining their reflective journal.
Placement Office Support: Learners will register with the Placement Office and engage with the office in support of securing their placement.
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Semester 2 - Work Placement
The Work Placement experience will enable learners to participate in a work placement or an EU funded ERASMUS+ Traineeship with an organisation engaged in business / activities related to the learner's studies, in Ireland or abroad. The placement is weighted at 30 ECTS and will last a minimum 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 Placement Office, Careers Office and International Office (where relevant). Learners will be appointed an Academic Mentor who will undertake 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 and assessment of learner submissions.
The Placement Office will act as point of contact for all stakeholders - employers, Academic Mentors and learners, and will manage all logistics of the placement module.
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
Special Regulation |
Assessment will be on a Pass / Fail basis, based on the following:
Satisfactory completion of minimum of 12 weeks & 420 hours of employment experience and the submission of documentation as set out in this module descriptor to meet learning outcomes.
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Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Portfolio |
SEMESTER 1: Portfolio / ePortfolio of job application documentation and preparations in securing a work placement. This assessment takes place in SEMESTER 1, while the learner is preparing for their placement. Placement begins in Semester 2. |
1 |
20.00 |
Sem 1 End |
Reflective Journal |
SEMESTER 2: Reflective Journal 1 - This reflective journal is submitted by the learner half way through their placement (Semester 2) in conjunction with their employer / placement supervisor, who must complete an employer feedback section.
This is followed up by a site visit by an Academic Placement Mentor in the second half of the placement period. |
2,3,4,5,6 |
30.00 |
Week 7 |
Reflective Journal |
SEMESTER 2: Reflective Journal 2 - 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 |
50.00 |
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 |
Contact Hours |
Every Week |
2.00 |
Placement |
Every Week |
35.00 |
Lecturer Supervised Learning |
Every Week |
0.25 |
Independent Learning |
Every Week |
2.00 |
Total Hours |
39.25 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Contact Hours |
Every Week |
1.00 |
Placement |
Every Week |
35.00 |
Lecturer Supervised Learning |
Every Week |
0.25 |
Independent Learning Time |
Every Week |
2.00 |
Total Hours |
38.25 |
Module Delivered In
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