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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Industrial Placement | |||
| Reference | CM4120 | Version | 1 |
| Created | April 2018 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | June 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and understanding of technical aspects and skills acquired on the course, in a real world work environment. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate a variety of skills including: technical and learning skills. |
| 2 | Develop practical skills as appropriate to their role in the host organisation. |
| 3 | Identify, evaluate, select and apply the theories, models, concepts and principles acquired on the course, in a real world work environment. |
| 4 | Critically review their own technical strengths and weaknesses at work and identify skills development needs. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| The content of the Network Industrial Placement (Level 4) module will be a continuation of the Network Management Work Placement (Level 3) module. Each student will review the agreed learning contract with the host organisation and carry out a programme which will enable the Learning Outcomes specified to be achieved. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Supervised placement within a company by means of on-the-job training. In addition, students may be required to attend specific staff development workshops as designated by the host organisation. Students will be assigned an academic tutor. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 300 | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 300 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Coursework assignment where students submit a final placement report as evidence from the student's Personal Development Portfolio (PDP) to support the learning achieved and a critical appraisal of their placement. In addition, the supervisor's assessment of the student's work will be considered. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1 |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1 |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1 |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1 |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1 |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Placement Guidelines for Students. School of Computing Science and Digital Media. Internal document. |
| 2 | "BCS Code of Practice" online guide to good practice obtained from www.bcs.org/upload/pdf/cop.pdf. |