Module Details

Module Code: PLAC7026
Title: Industry Internship
Long Title: Industry Internship
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2024/25 ( January 2025 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 30
Field of Study: 8110 - Hospitality
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The work placement is designed to consolidate and enhance the learner’s education. The placement will familiarise the learner with work practices and procedures, providing the opportunity to observe and implement the practical application of theoretical knowledge gained on the programme. Lecturer support and mentor guidance is available throughout the module. The industry experience will enable the learner to develop an understanding of the process involved in developing a career in a variety of food industries and food related organisations.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Contribute constructively as a team member in a variety of food-based operations, food production businesses, and food related organisations.
LO2 Discuss the changing landscape for the business by analysing the skills and knowledge acquired during the programme of study in a work environment.
LO3 Implement the production protocols and regulatory obligations of the establishment.
LO4 Reflect on and analyse the experiences and knowledge gained during the work placement.
LO5 Critically examine the food sector to identify business development opportunities for the organisation.
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
Teamwork
Function in work-based teams, conflict prevention, resolution, leadership skills and mindfulness. SDG3 Good Health & Wellbeing.
Communication
Management and communication procedures within the enterprise, meetings, presentations, project planning and online communication. SDG4 Quality Education
Problem Solving
Dealing with problems as they arise in a food business, risks, failures, successes and implementing corrective actions if required.
Reflective work practice
Procedures to improve the standard of sustainable work methods and practices, systems of work and how efficient they are areas where they may be adapted and utilised. SDG 12 Sustainable Consumption and Production.
Analysis
The analysis of work problems and solutions and understanding the link between theoretical course content and its application in the work environment. SDG4 Quality Education
Entrepreneurial skills
Apply the idea generation and regulatory obligations of their employer. SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Portfolio of work completed along with a reflection of the activities and learning throughout the placement process (6 x 500-word journal entries).
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End of placement review by industry mentor.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Presentation & review by academic supervisor.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Sector Analysis - Students will conduct a thorough examination of the sector they are operating in, to identify business opportunities for the organisation (2000-word 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 Placement support and assessment. Every Week 0.33 0.33
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Work experience, study and assessment preparation. Every Week 41.67 41.67
Total Hours 42.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 42.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.33
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Schogger Jake. (2022), Application, Interview & Internship Handbook, City Career Series, [ISBN: 978-099343640].
  • Rook S. (2019), The Graduate Career Guidebook, Red Globe Press, [ISBN: 978-135200516].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Burns Paul. (2021), Entrepreneurship and Small Business: Start-up, Growth and Maturity, Red Globe Press, [ISBN: 978-135201252].
  • Sheridan I, Linehan M. (2011), Work Placement in Third Level Programmes, 1st Ed., CIT Press, [ISBN: 9781906953072].
  • Cottrell Matt. (2015), Skills for Success, Palgrave MacMillan, [ISBN: 9781137426529].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_FFBUS_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Business 6 Mandatory