Module Details

Module Code: HOSP6124
Title: Work Placement
Long Title: Work Placement
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 20
Field of Study: 8110 - Hospitality
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This placement programme will introduce the learner to the world of professional work in an appropriate specialist position within Professional Cookery. During this 400-hour placement the learner will develop professional skills; apply theoretical knowledge to a practical setting, and critically engage with and reflect on learning and career development.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically analyse the enterprise, its culture and organisation.
LO2 Communicate in a professional manner within the workplace.
LO3 Explore the dynamics of teamwork in the organisation.
LO4 Apply knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the programme to the analysis and solutions of workplace problems.
LO5 Reflect and analyse the learning experience resulting from the work placement and conduct a review of career plan.
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
The Enterprise
• Organisational Structure, Type, Size, Complexity • Organisational Environment. • Quality Assurance and Health & Safety Systems • IT Systems • Competitive Set & Marketplace
Communications
• Analysis of communications between learner and management / colleagues • Meetings, Presentations, Project Planning • Communications with Institute staff
Personal Development and Initiative
• Individual responsibility • The dynamics of groups and group performance.
Processes
• Standards • Work plans • Job descriptions
Work placement Portfolio
• A work placement portfolio and employer evaluation process with be included in the assessment strategy.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Workplace Journal providing an up to date record of new learning, reflection on experience, learning form new experience, as well as the development of new skills.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End of Placement Mentor's evaluation/assessment under various predefined headings.
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 Work Based Learning Every Week 27.67 27.6700000762939
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
Total Hours 28.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 28.00
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 Work Based Learning Every Week 27.67 27.6700000762939
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
Total Hours 28.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 28.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.33
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Fanthone, C.. (2004), Work –Placement – A survival guide for students, Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 140393437].
  • Bowden, J.. (2004), Writing a report: How to prepare, write and present effective reports, How to books Ltd, [ISBN: 185703922X].
  • Bernhardt, S. (1997), Writing at Work: professional writing skills for people on the job, McGraw Hill Professional, [ISBN: 0844259837].
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_OCUSK_6 Certificate in Culinary Skills 2 Mandatory
CR_OPRPA_6 Certificate in Professional Pastry Techniques 2 Mandatory