Module Details

Module Code: PLAC6018
Title: Work Placement
Long Title: Work Placement
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 30
Field of Study: 0111 - Placement
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The placement programme will familiarise the student with work practices and procedures and provide him/her with the opportunity to observe the the practical application of theoretical knowledge gained on his/her programme. The placement is supported by a member of academic staff in CIT together with a workplace mentor. The aim of the industrial placement is to introduce the learner to structured employment in a relevant work sector and to develop in the learner an understanding of the organisation, its procedures and technology.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the entreprise, its culture and organisation.
LO2 Communicate in a professional manner within the workplace.
LO3 Use their initiative to work alone and in teams.
LO4 Apply knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the placement to the solution of workplace problems.
LO5 Report on their work experience
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).
None
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.
None
 
Indicative Content
The Entreprise
Business and manufacturing processes, product range and classification, regulatory framework, quality assurance systems, health and safety practices, IT systems.
Communication
Communicate effectively within the enterprise via e-mail, meetings, presentations, liaising within and between teams.
Personal Development and Initiative
Undertaking individual responsibility for own work and contributions to work area.
Problem Solving
Analysis of simple workplace-related problems and suggestions for appropriate solutions.
Teams
Function in work based teams, setting objectives and goals as a team, team decision making.
Application of Learning to the Workplace
Application of learning received at CIT to the work processes.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Visit by CIT staff to interview learner and workplace mentor.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment will be informed by feedback from the workplace mentor
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Report and/or oral presentation on work placement.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

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 Company visits and supervision Twice per semester 0.15 1.10000002384186
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student placement Every Week 41.80 41.7999992370605
Total Hours 42.90
Total Weekly Learner Workload 41.95
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.15
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Christine Fanthone. (2004), Work Placements - A survival guide for students, 1st Ed. Palsrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 1-4039-343-7].
  • Henry McClave. (2008), Communication for Business, 4th Edition. Gill & Macmillan Ltd, [ISBN: 978-0717144556].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SGMPR_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Good Manufacturing Practice and Technology 3 Mandatory