Module Details

Module Code: INTR7025
Title: Work Placement in AEC
Long Title: Work Placement in AEC
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Module Delivered in: 8 programme(s)
Module Description: The learner will undertake a relevant work placement of no less than 4 weeks in an Architecture, Engineering or Construction (AEC) Environment. The placement programme will familiarise the student with work practices and procedures and provide him/her with the opportunity to observe the practical application of 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 Critically analyse the enterprise, its culture and organisation
LO2 Communicate in a professional manner within the workplace
LO3 Demonstrate initiative whilst working alone and in teams
LO4 Apply knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the programme of study to the analysis and solution of workplace problems
LO5 Reflect on and analyse the learning experience resulting from the work placement
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 and Professional Practice
Business and manufacturing processes, quality assurance systems, health and safety practices, IT systems
Communication
Management and communication processes within the enterprise, meetings, presentations, project planning
Personal Development & Initiative
Undertaking individual responsibility for aspects of workplace activity
Problem Solving
Analysis of workplace-related problems and suggestions for appropriate solutions
Teams
Function in work based teams, conflict and conflict resolution, leadership
Application of Learning to the Workplace
Application of knowledge received at CIT to the management of resources and business processes
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 2 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Visit by CIT staff to interview student and workplace mentor or other appropriate provisions
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment based on feedback from work place mentor
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End 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
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Work Placement Every Week 13.40 13.3999996185303
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Lecture Contact Work Placement Preparatory Workshop Twice per semester 0.27 2
Total Hours 15.73
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.60
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Lecture Contact Work Placement Preparatory Workshop Twice per semester 0.27 2
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Work Placement Every Week 13.40 13.3999996185303
Total Hours 15.73
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.60
 
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
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CARCT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology 5 Mandatory
CR_CCNMG_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management 6 Mandatory
CR_DINAR_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Interior Architecture 6 Mandatory
CR_CQTSU_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 6 Mandatory
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 5 Mandatory
CR_CMNGT_7 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 6 Mandatory
CR_DIARC_7 Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture 6 Mandatory
CR_CCECO_7 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying 6 Mandatory