Module Details

Module Code: PLAC6019
Title: Beverage Industry Placement
Long Title: Beverage Industry Placement
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 0111 - Placement
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to build on the preparation required and the learning acquired on work placement in industry. This will consolidate and advance personal development and provide the skills, knowledge and competencies to produce a professional career plan for the beverage industry sector. Students will be placed in industry for one day per week for one semester to gain experience and an appreciation and understanding of the beverage industry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the key professional skills required in the licensed trade sector and apply those skills in a range of work environments
LO2 Apply correct communication skills to a range of social and professional situations.
LO3 Recognise how interpersonal skills and professionalism are perceived by and impact on customers and colleagues.
LO4 Maintain a reflective journal for the duration of the placement.
LO5 Work as part of a team and engage in teamwork to incorporate problem solving techniques and negotiation skills.
LO6 Adapt the professional skills as demonstrated by Mentors in industry.
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
Personal Skills for Coping with Life and Work
Professional attitude and conduct. Self-assessment. Social responsibility. Individual needs and expectations. Professional awareness. Stress Management.
Communication
Effective communication techniques. Effective writing. Public speaking. Dealing with various people in industry.
Social Skills
Teamwork for organisational success. Working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-national context. Working with cultural diversity. Problem solving. Decision making. Negotiation skills.
Career Planning
Compile a reflective journal. Interview preparation and techniques. Explore career opportunities.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,4,6
Assessment Description
Submission of Reflective Journal. Reflection on experience, learning of new skills and action plan going forward. there will be a report on completion of each Placement undertaken
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5,6
Assessment Description
Mid-term review with course coordinator, industry mentor and student. there will be a progress assessment on each placement undertaken.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5,6
Assessment Description
Industry mentors end of placement evaluation as per prescribed documentation. Each mentor will provide a report on completion of the 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
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Weekly Placement in Industry Every Week 6.00 6
Tutorial Contact Monitoring of Industry Placement and Personal Development Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Tutorial Contact Monitoring of Industry Placement and Personal Development Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Weekly Placement in Industry Every Week 6.00 6
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • H. McClave. (2008), Communication for Business, 4th. Gill & Macmillan Ltd, [ISBN: 978-071714455].
  • Quantella Noto. (2016), Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Gained in a Hospitality Internship: Experiential Learning: Gaining The Skills Required to Achieve a Competitive Advantage That Will Transform Your Life, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, [ISBN: 978-365988895].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • A. Stutts. (2005), Career and Professional Development for Hospitality Management, Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 978-013117849].
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_OBARM_7 Bachelor of Business in Beverage Industry Management 2 Mandatory