Module Details

Module Code: PHYS7019
Title: Work Placement/Project
Long Title: Work Placement/Project
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2024/25 ( January 2025 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 15
Field of Study: 4411 - Physics
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of the industrial based 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. The relevant work placement or project will be no less than 10 weeks duration. The placement will familiarise the learner with work practices and procedures, and provide the learner with the opportunity to experience the practical application of theoretical knowledge gained on his/her programme. The placement/project is supported by a member of academic staff in MTU together with a workplace mentor where applicable.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the programme of study to the analysis and solution of workplace problems
LO2 Maintain a continuous record of training received and activities performed throughout the placement.
LO3 Write a comprehensive report on the placement/project, including the training received, activities performed and experience gained
LO4 Perform an oral presentation based on the final written report highlighting the work done and the experience of Work Placement
LO5 Apply ethical practices, and follow standard procedures, in the workplace while working individually and as part of a team.
LO6 Communicate in a professional manner within the workplace by developing a range of written/oral skills
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
Location of Placement/Project
Learners may be placed in industry, they may be required to complete an in-house project or they may be placed in an educational institute outside of Ireland to complete a project.
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 CIT to the management of resources and business processes
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,5,6
Assessment Description
Agreed mark between MTU supervisor and Placement supervisor (where applicable)
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Oral presentation of placement experience
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5,6
Assessment Description
Bound and typed report of the placement details and experience
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 10
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
Weekly reflective journal describing weekly activities and relating the activities to prior learning
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
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact On placement Every Week 15.25 15.25
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Log book & Reflective journal Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Preparation of oral / visual presentation Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Written report preparation Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision Every Week 0.75 0.75
Total Hours 21.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 21.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.75
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact On placement Every Week 15.25 15.25
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Log book & Reflective Journal Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Preparation of oral/visual presentation Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Written report preparation Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision Every Week 0.75 0.75
Total Hours 21.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 21.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.75
 
Module Resources
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Other Resources
 
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