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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Placement | |||
| Reference | LL3302 | Version | 2 |
| Created | January 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | January 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with practical experience of problem solving and organisational dynamics in the workplace. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Apply knowledge and skills gained on the degree programme in a practical work context. |
| 2 | Undertake tasks of an administrative, managerial or legal nature. |
| 3 | Demonstrate the ability to reflect critically on their own learning experience in the workplace. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Supervised work experience placement of 12 weeks duration with an employer. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Regular contact and monthly reviews with placement supervisor and at least one placement visit and telephone contact as required with University placment tutor. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 10 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 140 | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 140 |
| 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: | Portfolio of work with a placement report from employer and student reflections on skills attained. | ||||
| 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 | BOWDEN, J., 2011. Writing a report: how to prepare, write and present effective reports. 9th ed. Oxford: How to Books. |
| 2 | FANTHOME, C., 2004. Work placements: a survival guide for students. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 3 | LEWIS, R. and INGLIS, J., 2005. How to write reports: the key to successful reports. Cambridge: National Extension College Trust Ltd. |