MTU Courses - PLAC6011 - Community Work Placement 4

Module Details

Module Code:	PLAC6011
Title:	Community Work Placement 4
Long Title:	Community Work Placement 4
NFQ Level:	Fundamental
Valid From:	Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )

Duration:	1 Semester

Credits:	5

Field of Study:	0111 - Placement

Module Delivered in:	2 programme(s)

Module Description:	This module supports the learner in fostering a learning path. This facilitates the development of the workplace competencies previously identified as deficient.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
#	Learning Outcome Description
LO1	Develop a learning plan which facilitates critically engagement with the learning process.
LO2	Record evidence of learning which establishes achievement of defined core competencies.
LO3	Complete a formal learning agreement which will support the achievement of competencies identified.
LO4	Engage with workplace activities to fill the competence gaps as identified.

Dependencies
Module Recommendations This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).

Incompatible Modules These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed

Indicative Content
Workplace competencies Definition of competency. Implications of competency development for community practice. Competency Frameworks. Core competencies identified in Towards Standards for Community Workers. UK Occupational Skills Competency Framework.
Learning portfolio Structure and content. Evidence. Verification. Evidence of learning indicating achievement of defined core competencies.

Assessment Breakdown	%
Module Content & Assessment
Coursework	100.00%

Assessments

Coursework

Assessment Type	Performance Evaluation	% of Total Mark	40
Timing	Sem End	Learning Outcomes	1,3,4
Assessment Description Placement Portfolio

Assessment Type	Practical/Skills Evaluation	% of Total Mark	60
Timing	Sem End	Learning Outcomes	2,4
Assessment Description Journal of Reflection

No End of Module Formal Examination

Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type	Contact Type	Workload Description	Frequency	Average Weekly Learner Workload	Hours
Lecture	Contact	Lecture/workshop	Every Week	3.00	3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact)	Non Contact	Directed workplace learning	Every Week	4.00	4
Total Hours					7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload					7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours					3.00

Workload: Part Time
Workload Type	Contact Type	Workload Description	Frequency	Average Weekly Learner Workload	Hours
Lecture	Contact	Lecture/workshop	Every Week	3.00	3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact)	Non Contact	Directed workplace learning	Every Week	4.00	4
Total Hours					7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload					7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours					3.00

Recommended Book Resources
Module Resources
Burke, John W.. (2005), Competency Based Education And Training, Falmer, UK, [ISBN: 1850006261]. Christopher John (Editor). (2007), Becoming a Reflective Practitioner, Wiley-Blackwell, p.360, [ISBN: 1405185678]. Ashling Jackson & Colm O'Doherty (eds). (2010), Community Development in Ireland: Theory, Policy and Pratice, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717149742].
Supplementary Book Resources
Barrett, R.. (1994), The Limits of Competence, Open University Press, Buckingham, [ISBN: 10: 0335193412/ISBN13:978-0335193417]. Wilson, M.. (2001), Building Practitioner Strengths, Community Development Foundation, p.126, [ISBN: 1901974197]. Donald A. Schön. (1985), Educating the Reflective Practitioner: Toward a New Design for Teaching and Learning in the Professions, Jossey-Bass, p.376, [ISBN: 1555422209].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Department of Health and Children. (2011), Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children, http://www.dohc.ie/publications/our_duty _to_care.html Association of Community. (1997), Community Work Skills Manual. Phil O'Leary, Deirdre Goggin. (2003), Workbook - Portfolio Guidelines, Recognition of Prior Learning, CIT Press, Cork. All Ireland Endorsement Body for Community Work Education and Training (AIEB). (2016), All Ireland Standards for Community Work, Community Work Ireland, Galway, http://communityworkireland.ie/wp-conten t/uploads/2015/12/All-Ireland-Standards- for-Community-Work.pdf
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Smith, M. K.. (2005), 'Competence and competencies', INFED - The Encyclopaedia of Informal Education, http://infed.org/mobi/what-iscompetence- and-competency/
This module does not have any other resources

Programme Code	Programme	Semester	Delivery
Module Delivered in
CR_HCOED_7	Bachelor of Arts in Community Development	4	Mandatory
CR_HCOED_6	Higher Certificate in Arts in Community Development	4	Mandatory