Module Details

Module Code: PLAC7015
Title: Work Placement for Eng & Const
Long Title: Work Placement for Eng & Const
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 0111 - Placement
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The learner will undertake a relevant work placement. The placement programme will familiarise the student with work practices and procedures and provide him/her with the opportunity to observe and apply theoretical knowledge
gained on his/her programme. The placement is supported by a member of academic staff in CIT together with a workplace mentor. The aim of the industrial 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 and technology.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the entreprise, its culture and organisation
LO2 Communicate in a professional manner within the workplace
LO3 Work effectively, alone and/or in teams
LO4 Apply knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the programme of study to the analysis and solution of workplace problems
LO5 Describe the learning experience resulting from the work placement
Dependencies
Module Recommendations
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 Entreprise
Business processes, quality assurance systems, health and safety practices, IT systems
Communication
Management and communication processes within the entreprise, meetings, presentations, project planning
Personal Development & Initiative
Assisting in different aspects of system development
Problem Solving
Description of workplace-related problems and suggestions for appropriate solutions
Teams
Function in work based teams
Application of Learning to the Workplace
Application of knowledge received at CIT to the presentation of solutions to engineering problems.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
CIT staff to interview student and workplace mentor or other appropriate provisions
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment based on feedback from workplace mentor
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Report and/or oral presentation on work placement
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 Placement learning Every Week 6.75 6.75
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact CIT staff to interview student and workplace mentor or other appropriate provisions Every Week 0.25 0.25
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.25
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • UK Education Development Trust. (2018), CV Preparation Booklet.
  • Donald A. Schon. (1991), The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action, [ISBN: 1857423194].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Department Handbook, Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. (2016), Final Work Placement Elective Procedure and Documentation (Level 7) 0616.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 5 Elective