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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Nutrition Placement
Reference AS4091 Version 6
Created August 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved May 2011 SCQF Points 45
Amended August 2021 ECTS Points 22.5

Aims of Module
To provide students with the ability to recognise the demands and changing nature of the working environment for a nutritionist, and to apply knowledge and professional skills, acquired during studies, to professional practice.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Use time effectively in problem-solving and demonstrate competence and professional skills in practical situations.
2 Assess inter-relationships of functional activities and organisational structures in a relevant workplace and the responsibilities of personnel and employer.
3 Critically consider the innovations and advances in technology and work practices taking place in the workplace.
4 Explain the requirements and objectives of the employer, and the contribution of the student.

Indicative Module Content
Content will vary depending on the placement but will include: work experience as a nutritionist within a relevant workplace; application of nutrition knowledge and professional skills; professional practice; development of core competencies in nutrition and adherence to standards of ethics, conduct and performance as defined by the Association for Nutrition; innovative advances within the workplace.

Module Delivery
The module involves supervised practical work and supporting materials as required. The student works the contractual hours (approximately 35 hours per week) of a nutritionist in employment for a minimum of 12 weeks. The amount of directed study required is at the discretion of the placement supervisor in the workplace. Private study is as required by individual students.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 14 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 16 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours 420 N/A
TOTAL 450 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body 420  

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 60% Outcomes Assessed: 2, 3, 4
Description: A seminar presentation.
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 40% Outcomes Assessed: 1
Description: A grade from the placement supervisor.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The first grade represents Component 1 (PE1) weighted as major and the second, Component 2 (CW1), weighted as minor. A minimum of Module Grade D is required to pass the module with compensation of grade E in Component 1 or Component 2 permitted. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A AA, AB
B AC, AD, BA, BB, BC, CA
C AE, BD, BE, CB, CC, CD, DA, DB, EA
D CE, DC, DD, DE, EB, EC
E AF, BF, CF, DF, ED, EE, EF, FA, FB, FC, FD
F FE, FF
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of Stage 3 or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 There are no core texts but suitable reading will be recommended by the module coordinator and placement supervisor.

Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Aberdeen, AB10 7QB, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781