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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Industrial Placement | |||
| Reference | SU3022 | Version | 7 |
| Created | July 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2005 | SCQF Points | 45 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 22.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to work in a practical environment, to consolidate and broaden their knowledge gained in academic studies. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate the necessary skills in the following areas: * Technical and Learning Skills * Staff Relations Skills * Planning and Organisational Skills * Personal and Professional Skills * Communication Skills |
| 2 | Reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses as a potential professional person. |
| 3 | Appraise the structure and the function of the organisation in which they are placed and critically evaluate the factors which affect its performance. |
| 4 | Apply the theories, skills, models, concepts and principles acquired in their studies to date in the workplace. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The content of the industrial placement will vary. However, each student will draw up an agreed learning contract with the host organisation and devise a programme which will enable the learning outcomes to be achieved. For professional and practical reasons students are expected to complete a minimum of 600 hours during their industrial placement. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Delivery is by means of supervised on-the-job training. In addition, students may be required to attend staff development workshops as designated by the host organisation. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 100 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 350 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 450 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| 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: | Industrial placement portfolio which will vary depending on each students' learning outcomes but provides evidence of placement work and professionalism. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed on a pass/fail basis. The Module Grade is based on performance in Component 1 (Portfolio) as detailed in the assessment plan. Non-submission will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| Pass | Pass |
| Fail | Fail |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Students must have normally completed 300 SCQF credits from Stage 1, Stage 2 and Semester 1 of Stage 3. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | SU3023 Exchange Programme and SU3039 Professional Practice Simulation |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| To successfully pass this module students are expected to complete a minimum of 600 hours during their industrial placement. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| None. | |