Module Details
| Module Code: |
PLAC7020 |
| Title: |
Industry Placement
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Long Title:
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Industry Placement
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 ) |
| Field of Study: |
0111 - Placement
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| Module Description: |
The learner will undertake a relevant work placement for no less than 15 weeks. The placement will familiarise the student with work practices and procedures and also provide him/her with the opportunity to observe the practical application of theoretical knowledge gained on his/her programme. The placement is supported by a member of academic staff in MTU together with a workplace mentor. The aim of the placement is to introduce the learner to a structured employment in a relevant work sector and to develop an understanding of the organisation, its culture, procedures and technologies. The MTU Academic Supervisor visits the student in the latter stages of the placement in the placement organisation either onsite or online.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Prepare career plan and documents for the successful completion of the job application process. |
| LO2 |
Critically analyse the enterprise, its culture and organisation. |
| LO3 |
Communicate in a professional manner within the workplace and when representing the workplace online and offline. |
| LO4 |
Display initiative in completing ones own assigned work and contribute positively to team-based tasks. |
| LO5 |
Apply knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the programme of study to the analysis and solution of workplace problems. |
| LO6 |
Reflect on and analyse the learning experience resulting from the work placement. |
| 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).
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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.
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| 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. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Application Process
Curriculum Vitae, cover letters, development of an online professional profile, interview preparation.
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The Enterprise and Culture
Business and manufacturing processes, quality assurance systems, health and safety practises, IT systems and organisational culture.
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Communication
Management and communication processes within the enterprise, meetings, presentations, project planning and online.
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Problem Solving
Analysis of workplace related problems and suggestions of appropriate solutions.
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Teamwork
Function in work based teams, conflict prevention, resolution and leadership.
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Application of Learning to the Workplace
Adapt an effective approach used by other staff members, consider how to improve the standard of a task completion and consider how to complete a task differently.
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Reflective Work Practice
Consider work problems and solutions with a view to understanding the link between theoretical course
content and it's application in the work environment.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Placement support and assessment |
Every Week |
0.33 |
0.33 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Work experience, study and assessment preparation |
Every Week |
41.67 |
41.67 |
| Total Hours |
42.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
42.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.33 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Placement support and assessment |
Every Week |
0.33 |
0.33 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Work experience, study and assessment preparation |
Every Week |
41.67 |
41.67 |
| Total Hours |
42.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
42.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.33 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Steve Rook. (2015), Work Experience, Placements and Internships, 1st. Red Globe Press, p.0, [ISBN: 9781137462015].
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H. Frederick Sweitzer, Mary A. King. (2013), The Successful Internship, 4th. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 9781285077192].
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Irene Sheridan I, Margaret Linehan. (2011), Work Placement in Third Level Programmes, 1st. CIT Press, [ISBN: 9781906953072].
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Stella Cottrell. (2015), Skills for Success, Red Globe Press, [ISBN: 9781137426529].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, MTU Career Service,
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Website, Gradireland,
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