Module Details

Module Code: PLAC8020
Title: Extended Work Placement
Long Title: Extended Work Placement
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 25
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: The learner will undertake a relevant work placement of no less than 15 weeks. The
placement programme will familiarise the student with work practices and procedures and
provide him/her with the opportunity to observe the 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 Apply interpersonal and communication skills 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 and/or the development of engineering design solutions in the workplace.
LO5 Reflect on and analyse the learning experience resulting from the work placement.
LO6 Create a comprehensive report outlining the technical aspects of work undertaken during 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 systems
Communication
Management and communication processes within the enterprise, meetings, presentations, project planning
Personal Development & Initiative
Undertaking individual responsibility for aspects of system development
Problem Solving
Analysis of workplace-related problems and suggestions for appropriate solutions
Teams
Function in work based teams, conflict & conflict resolution, leadership
Application of Learning to the Workplace
Application of learning received at MTU to the management of resources and business processes
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
Overview of host organisation and tasks being performed by learner. Reflection on the work placement to date. Fielding of questions.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Meeting of MTU staff member with Work Placement mentor.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment based on feedback from workplace mentor
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Final Work Placement Report.
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 (Contact) Contact Supervision Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Work Placement Every Week 34.50 34.5
Total Hours 35.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 35.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Work Placement Every Week 34.50 34.5
Total Hours 35.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 35.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jay, R.. (2015), How to succeed in any interview, Pearson Education, [ISBN: 9781292081083].
  • Kriek, D.. (2019), Team leadership (e-book), Randburg KR Publishing, [ISBN: 9781869227739].
  • Mackay, A-L. (2015), The Four Mindsets - How to Influence, Motivate and Lead High Performance Teams, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, [ISBN: 9780730324805].
  • Bolton, G. & Delderfield. (2018), Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development, 5th. Thousand Oaks, [ISBN: 9781526411709].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
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CR_EMECH_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 6 Mandatory
CR_EMECE_9 Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 6 Mandatory