Module Details

Module Code: HOSP7019
Title: Supervised Internship
Long Title: Supervised Internship
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 15
Field of Study: 8110 - Hospitality
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: Industrial Internship programme incorporating placement in an Hospitality related organisation. The student is expected to integrate all aspects of learning previously undertaken and implement within a practical working environment and where possible accept responsibility for the completion of tasks. This module is designed for hospitality managers and placement is completed within this sector. This placement may be domestic or International.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop interpersonal and professional skills in an applied context.
LO2 Complete assigned tasks as delegated in a work environment.
LO3 Reflect on internship programme with regard to their experience, challenges and lessons learnt.
LO4 Report on all aspects of their Internship programme including how their time was spent, reflective journal and self evaluation.
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
Securing Placement
CV preparation, Cover Letters, Professional social skills , Interview techniques, Business interaction and communication. Visit to hotel property.
Placement Preparation
Reflective practice, how to self evaluate, How to deal with feedback, Integrating into the workplace, Managing the Internship experience.
Supervised Placement Internship
Internship programme. An agreed programme will involve a agreed programme of development where awareness of responsibilities involving all stakeholder -industry, student and Institute are clearly identified, agreed and implemented .
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Pre placement assessment to include CV, Cover letters, Interview Skills and interactions to the point of securing placement . meeting with stakeholder as part of monitored visit to include feedback.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
End of placement review by Industry Mentor and Institute Tutor
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Reflective Journal consisting of four key elements. 1.Overview of the property, management structure and introduction to their role. 2 Reflective Journal. 3. Self Evaluation 4. Conclusion and career plan
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
Lecture Contact Lectures - preparation for placement Every Week 1.00 1
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision of work placement, to include visit to workplace and interaction between supervisor and student pre- and post-placement Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Independent Learning Non Contact Work placement for 20 weeks Every Week 35.00 35
Total Hours 36.33
Total Weekly Learner Workload 36.33
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.33
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent Learning Non Contact Work placement for 20 weeks Every Week 35.00 35
Lecture Contact Lectures - preparation for placement Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Supervision of work placement, to include visit to workplace and interaction between supervisor and student pre- and post-placement Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Total Hours 36.33
Total Weekly Learner Workload 36.33
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.33
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Daly, Grainne. Supervised Internship - Guidelines to Assessment.
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_OHMGT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Hospitality Management 6 Mandatory
CR_OHOMA_7 Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Management 6 Mandatory