Module Details

Module Code: PLAC8009
Title: Professional Work Placement
Long Title: Professional Work Placement
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 15
Field of Study: 5240 - Chemical & Process Eng
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The learner will undertake a 15 credit work placement. The placement will provide the
student with an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge gained on their programme and
the integration of engineering, scientific, and other disciplines in a commercial operation. The
placement is supported by a member of departmental staff together with a workplace
mentor. The aim of the 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, technology and engineering practices.
 
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 Apply professional practice within the workplace in relation to technical and managerial issues.
LO3 Use and apply interpersonal, leadership and communication skills whilst working alone and in teams.
LO4 Analyse and solve workplace practical problems through the application of understanding, knowledge, skills and competencies.
LO5 Self-evaluate the wider implications of a professional work placement and all continual professional development activities undertaken within the commercial operation.
LO6 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).
10153 STAT8004 Stats & Experimental Design
10364 CHEP8017 Process Engineering Labs 3
10385 CHEP7009 Process Waste Management
10438 CHEP8015 Process Design
10439 CHEP8013 Product Design
10472 CHEP7011 Advanced Transfer Processes
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
Business and manufacturing structures and processes, quality assurance systems, health and safety practices, IT systems, interrelationships and interfaces.
Management of Professional Practice: Wider Implications
Identify and implement professional practice with respect to social, environmental, ethical, health, safety, legal, personnel, sustainable, economic, financial and commercial considerations and responsibilities. Evidence of ethical decision making.
Interpersonal Management and Leadership
Managing interpersonal relationships covering conflict, conflict prevention and resolution. Demonstrating leadership and initiative and delivering on individual responsibility for adoption/development/improvement of a system.
Personal Development
Undertaking professional development (technical and soft skills training) and enhancing professional competencies.
Problem Solving
Defining and analysis of work-related practical problems and suggestions of appropriate, creative and innovative solutions.
Teamwork and Communication
Function as a proactive member in a group. Developing effective communication tools to deliver within a team environment.
Application of Learning in the Professional Work Placement
Application of learning achieved in CIT (structured) and also within the enterprise (experiential). Continual professional development activities. Self evaluation of progress with respect to professional practice.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 15
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Written reflection in journal format on activities, personal development and learnings during professional work placement.
Assessment Type Critique % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Critique covering the enterprise, professional practice, personal development, team work and applications of learning over the professional placement period.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 55
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Application of engineering competencies and skills with evidence of commitment to professional and ethical conduct. Awareness of the wider implications of the professional work placement undertaken by the learner.
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
Directed Learning Non Contact Professional work placement Every Week 20.50 20.5
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Placement assessment Every Week 0.50 0.5
Total Hours 21.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 21.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Fogler, H. Scott; LeBlanc, Steven E. (2014), Strategies for creative problem solving, 3rd. Prentice Hall, NJ, USA, [ISBN: 9780133091663].
  • Warren D. Seider, J.D. Seader, Daniel R. Lewin, Soemantri Widagdo. (2010), Product and Process Design Principles: Synthesis, Analysis and Design, 3rd. John Wiley and Sons, USA, [ISBN: 9780447041444].
  • Louvar, J.F.. (2011), Chemical Process Safety: Fundamentals with Applications, 3. 14, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, p.720, [ISBN: 9780131382268].
  • Brooks, I.. (2009), Organisational Behaviour: Individuals Groups and Organisations, 4. 10, Prentice Hall, England, p.376, [ISBN: 0273715364].
  • Parker, G.M.. (2008), Team Players and Teamwork: New Strategies for Developing Succesful Colllaboration, 2. 9, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, p.256, [ISBN: 0787998117].
  • Christine Fanthome. (2004), Work Placements: A Survival Guide for Students, 1. 11, Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire, p.160, [ISBN: 1403934347].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Yate, J.M.. (2014), Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions, 9. 21, Kogan Page, [ISBN: 074947145X].
  • Crawford, J.B.. (2004), What Not To Do When Seeking Employment, 1. 11, Authorhouse, Bloomington, Indiana, [ISBN: 1418423491].
  • Innes, J.. (2012), The CV Book: Your Definitive Guide to Writing the Perfect CV, 2. 27, Pearson, Harlow, Essex, [ISBN: 0273776584].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECPEN_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering 7 Mandatory