Module Details

Module Code: PLAC8015
Title: Work Placement in CSE Eng
Long Title: Work Placement in CSE Eng
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 0111 - Placement
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The learner will undertake a 10 credit relevant work placement of no less than 8 weeks. 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 MTU 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 its organisation
LO2 Communicate in a professional manner within the workplace
LO3 Demonstrate initiative and leadership skills 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
Business and manufacturing processes, quality assurance systems, health and safety practices, IT system
Communication
Management and communication processes within the entreprise, 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 MTU to the the management of resources and business processes
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Interview by MTU staff of student and workplace mentor or other appropriate provisions
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment based on feedback from workplace mentor
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Report, presentation and/or digital reflection on work placement
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

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
Tutorial Contact Work placement preparatory seminars Twice per semester 0.40 3
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision and assessment Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Professional Work Placement Every Week 13.27 13.2700004577637
Total Hours 16.60
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.73
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. Final Work Placement Elective Procedure and Documentation (Level 8).
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CSTRU_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering 8 Mandatory