Module Details

Module Code: PLAC8008
Title: Work Placement
Long Title: Work Placement
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
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 them with the opportunity to observe the application of theoretical knowledge gained on their programme, and the integration of engineering, scientific, and other disciplines in commercial operation. The placement is supported by a member of departmental staff 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 critically analyse the entreprise, its culture and organisation
LO2 communicate in a professional manner within the workplace
LO3 demonstrate initiative and leadership skills whilst working alone and in teams
LO4 apply knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the programme of study to the analysis and solution of workplace problems
LO5 demonstrate the appropriate written/oral communication skills required of the professional practitioner.
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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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.
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Indicative Content
Placement applications
The student shall research relevant placement opportunities.The student shall prepare for the recruitment process by placement organisations by researching the organisations structures and activities. Placement opportunities will be validated by lecturer coordinating the placement module.
The Enterprise
Business and manufacturing structures and processes, quality assurance systems, health and safety practices, IT systems, Interrelationships and interfaces
Communication
Management and communication processes within the entreprise, meetings, presentations, project planning
Personal Development & Initiative
Undertaking individual responsibility for aspects of system development
Problem Solving
Analysis of workplace-related problems and suggestions for appropriate solutions
Teams
Function in work based teams, conflict & conflict resolution, leadership
Application of Learning to the Workplace
Application of learning received at CIT to the the management of resources and business processes
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Report and Oral Presentation on Work Placement
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Employer feedback evaluation of student performance in the organisation.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Supervisor visit
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
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Achievement of Placement Outcomes Every Week 13.70 13.6999998092651
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Placement Assessment/Visit Every Third Week 0.33 1
Total Hours 14.70
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.03
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.33
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Achievement of Placement Outcomes Every Week 13.70 13.6999998092651
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Placement Assessment Every Third Week 0.33 1
Total Hours 14.70
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.03
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.33
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Innes, J.. (2012), The CV Book: Your Definitive Guide to Writing the Perfect CV, 2 Ed. Pearson Harlow, Essex, [ISBN: 0273776584].
  • Martin John Yate. (2011), Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions, 8. Kogan Page, [ISBN: 9780749463526].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ruth Helyer. (2015), The Work-Based Learning Student Handbook, 2nd. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9781137413833].
  • Stella Cottrell. (2015), Skills for Success, Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9781137426529].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_TTMGT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Transport Management 1 Mandatory