Module Details

Module Code: AUTO8011
Title: Work Placement
Long Title: Work Placement
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 20
Field of Study: 5251 - Automotive Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The learner will undertake a relevant work placement of no less than 10 weeks (50 days) duration in an appropriate business within the automotive sector. The placement will familiarise the learner with work practices in their chosen area and provide them with an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills gained throughout their programme. The placement is supported by a member of academic staff in CIT along with a workplace mentor. (NOTE: Where circumstances dictate, a community based project may substitute for work placement as agreed by programme board on a case by case basis)
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the enterprise, its culture and organisation
LO2 Communicate and interact in a professional manner with workplace personnel and customers
LO3 Demonstrate initiative and leadership skills whilst working independently and as part of a team
LO4 Apply within the workplace, the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the programme of study
LO5 Evaluate the learning experience derived from the work placement, along with the importance of CPD in the sector
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.
Learners should have successfully completed the preceding years of the degree programme in order to have obtained the necessary knowledge and skills to be applied in the workplace
 
Indicative Content
The Enterprise
The nature and structure of the enterprise chosen to undertake the work placement within. Management and supervisory interfaces. HR, quality, health & safety, GDPR aspects associated with the enterprise.
Communication
Communication and interaction with both co-workers and customers. Oral and written communication skills. Progressive communication techniques.
Personal Development and Teamwork
Positive approach to work demonstrating progress and initiative. Effective co-operation and performance within team structures. Identification and resolution of issues to optimise performance of teams.
Applied learning
Application of knowledge and skills accumulated during the degree programme into real-life situations within the workplace.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
Visit to workplace by supervisor to meet student and mentor. Unless necessitated due to special circumstances, this visit will not take place earlier than the fifth week of the ten week placement.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Report and logbook on work placement experience to be submitted in week 14 of the semester (i.e. end of placement period)
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Oral presentation on workplace experience
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment based on feedback from workplace mentor
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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Placement Supervision Every Week 0.33 0.33
Independent Learning Non Contact Work Placement (Ranging 35 to 42 hrs per week) Every Week 39.00 39
Total Hours 39.33
Total Weekly Learner Workload 39.33
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.33
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Placement Supervision Every Week 0.33 0.33
Independent Learning Non Contact Work Placement (Ranging 35 to 42 hrs per week) Every Week 39.00 39
Total Hours 39.33
Total Weekly Learner Workload 39.33
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.33
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Rook, S.. (2016), Work Experience, Placements and Internships, Palgrave, London, [ISBN: 9781137462015].
  • Lomas, R. and Jones, K.. (2014), Surviving Your Work Placement, 2nd. Red Globe Press, Hampshire, [ISBN: 9781137328229].
  • Bowden, J.. (2011), Writing a Report, 9th. 1,3,4,5, How To Books Ltd, Oxford, [ISBN: 9781845284701].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Sweitzar, H.F. and King, M.A.. (2014), The Successful Internship: Personal, Professional and Civic Development, 4th. 1,3, Cengage, California, [ISBN: 9781285077192].
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_EABMT_8 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Automotive Business Management and Technology 6 Mandatory