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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Post-project Industrial Placement
Reference EN5600 Version 11
Created March 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved March 2004 SCQF Points 30
Amended August 2023 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To provide the student with further experience of a real-world work environment, and the opportunity to bring to that environment the knowledge and transferable skills acquired in their degree studies.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Develop initiative and professional skills in the following areas: project planning, teamworking, technical originality, professional and personal development, communication and staff relations.
2 Apply, in the workplace, the Engineering and Management theories, models, concepts and principles acquired in their academic studies to solve complex problems.
3 Appraise any strengths and weaknesses as a potential Chartered Engineer.

Indicative Module Content
The content of the industrial placement will vary. The student will produce an agreed learning contract with the host organisation and devise a programme which will enable the learning outcomes specified above to be achieved.

Module Delivery
Delivery is by means of on-the-job training. The student will be required to liaise with University staff, so that progress can be monitored, with particular emphasis on the industrial impact of University-derived transferable skills. In addition, the student may be required to attend specific staff development workshops as designated by the host organisation.

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 300 300
TOTAL 300 300
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body 370 370

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
Description: Assessment is based on a portfolio of the students work.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Students must have successfully completed study to SCQF 10 level of the MEng programme.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Introductory Guide to Industrial Placements.
2 Placement Operation and Assessment Guide

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