Module Details

Module Code: HOSP7079
Title: Hospitality Internship
Long Title: Hospitality Internship
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 30
Field of Study: 8110 - Hospitality
Module Delivered in: no programmes
Module Description: This module will take the format of an industrial internship programme incorporating placement in a hospitality related organisation. The student is expected to integrate all aspects of learning previously undertaken and implement within a practical working environment and where possible accept responsibility for the completion of tasks. This module is designed for hospitality managers and placement is completed within this sector. This placement may be domestic or international.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate strong interpersonal and professional skills.
LO2 Integrate knowledge and technical skills and competencies developed over the duration of their studies within a hospitality work environment.
LO3 Appraise the company and departmental structure and service culture within the hospitality organisation.
LO4 Demonstrate initiative, teamwork and leadership skills when working individually or as part of a team.
LO5 Report on all aspects of their Internship programme demonstrating learning and knowledge gained over the duration of their Internship.
LO6 Critically appraise their personal development and professional performance in the work environment through engaging in reflective practice.
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
Placement Preparation
Integrating into the workplace, preparing to start a new employment, Managing the internship experience, induction process, giving and receiving feedback. Using the online portfolio to ensure reflective practice. Time management and meeting deadlines in submissions.
Supervised Placement Internship
Internship programme. An agreed programme will involve a agreed programme of development where awareness of responsibilities involving all stakeholder -industry, student and Institute are clearly identified, agreed and implemented. Students are expected to take up positions in Food & Beverage, Front Office & Concierge, Accommodation, Guest Relations, Duty Management depending on experience and skill development to date.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Assessment Description
Pre placement assessment to include CV, professionalism, interactions to the point of securing placement.
For this piece of assessment students will also have to submit Section 1 of the online portfolio should be submitted, this will contain synopsis of hotel, role and functions, a short reflective piece linked to the organisations/departmental structures as well as submission of rosters to date.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
Mid placement review with student and mentor. This takes the form of a meeting between lecturer and HR/ Line manager to discuss the students development followed by and interview between the student and lecturer to assess their progress to date. Feedback and discussion of work submitted and submission of portfolio.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
End of placement review by Industry Mentor.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Reflective Journal developed as an online portfolio Student is required to submit
Section 2 - Continuing Professional Development Log - the student presents evidence of learning and knowledge gained over the duration of their time in industry. This section includes presentation of evidence of learning and a reflective piece related to professional learning experiences.
Section 3 requires the student to provide self reflection in relation to their experiences during Internship .
Section 4 requires the student to provide an audio/video piece in relation to positive and challenging aspects of placement as well as career development.Section 5 is submission of rosters on a template provid
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
Lecture Contact Lectures - preparation for placement. This delivery may take the format of workshops,seminars, lectures, presentations over the duration of the Internship. Every Week 1.00 1
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision of work placement, to include visit to workplace and interaction between supervisor and student pre- and post-placement Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Independent Learning Non Contact Work placement for 28 weeks Every Week 35.00 35
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 5.67 5.67000007629395
Total Hours 42.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 42.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.33
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures - preparation for placement. This delivery may take the format of workshops,seminars, lectures, presentations. Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Supervision of work placement, to include visit to workplace and interaction between supervisor and student pre- and post-placement Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Independent Learning Non Contact Work placement for 28 weeks Every Week 35.00 35
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 5.67 5.67000007629395
Total Hours 42.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 42.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.33
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Daly, Grainne. Supervised Internship - Guidelines to Assessment and Using an Online Portfolio.
  • Cottrell, S.. (2023), Critical Thinking Skills:Effective Analysis, Argument and Reflection, 4th. Bloomsbury Academic, p.363, [ISBN: 978 135032258].
  • Thinknetic. (2021), Critical Thinking in a nutshell: How to become and independent Thinker and make Intelligent decisions, Independently published, p.134, [ISBN: 979 873368733].
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