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Work Placement Report - 2019 entry

MODULE TITLEWork Placement Report CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEENE3008 MODULE CONVENERProf Richard Cochrane (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 1
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 16
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

During the summer vacation prior to entering the final year; each student is required to obtain practical experience by undertaking a period of at least six weeks duration working within the renewable energy sector or a related industry or organization. The placement should give you practical skills, a better idea of working in a professional environment, the opportunity to earn a good reference and possibly a job offer. The placement report gives experience of writing and receiving feedback on a report ahead of the third year project.
 

There are no prerequisites for completing the module.

AIMS - intentions of the module

Work placement report: To provide students with some experience of work within the renewable energy sector prior to graduation. To ensure that candidates have evidence of an effective, relevant and useful work experience to record on their CV and to show to prospective employers upon graduation.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:


Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 demonstrate you have gained useful experience and awareness of the world of work in the energy sector.
2 demonstrate the acquisition of new knowledge and practical skills, the specifics being dependent on the particular work placement undertaken
 

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
3 work in an area relevant to the energy sector and develop career related skills while doing so.
4 apply academic skills from the degree programme to analysis and solution of problems in a workplace setting

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and  Knowledge:

5 prepare a concise report to professional standard and to a strict deadline
6 write and keep a reflective journal
7 discuss the key features of a learning experience
8 appreciate the constraints imposed in a work situation
9 respond positively to work appraisal
10 reflect critically on your experience
11 develop some of the following skills: communication, assertiveness, presentation, team working, meeting, negotiation, time management, stress management, and problem solving skills, while in the world of work.

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

A short session is arranged with the student group during their second year studies to explain the requirements of the work placement report and the procedure to follow to arrange an NDA if necessary. A work placement handbook is provided to students laying out the requirements of the placement, the report and the obligations of the student to the employer and to the university.

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 5 Guided Independent Study 21 Placement / Study Abroad 74
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 1 Preparation for Placements
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 2 Introduction to reflective practice
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 1 Introduction to professional project management
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 1 Placement debriefing and assessment preparation
Guided Independent study 21 Assessment preparation and write up
Placement/Study Abroad 74 Minimum six week work placement relating to energy

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Not applicable      
       
       
       
       

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Coursework placement project report 45 2,000 words 1,2,3,4,5,11 Written and Verbal
Coursework reflective journal 40 2,000 words 6,7,8,9,10,11 Written and Verbal
Coursework overall evaluation based on employers report 15 Employer Evalucation Report 1,4,9 Written and Verbal
         
         

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-reassessment
Summative assessment Additional assessment As above August Ref/Def period
       
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

All referred/deferred assessments will be by re-submission of assignments the mark for the Employers Report will be carried over.

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

Extended reading:

Neugebaur, J "Making the Most of your Placement" , Sage Publications (2009), ISBN: 978-184787

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

CSM3370 Work Placement Report Handbook

Web based and Electronic Resources:

RMIT University. “Reflective Journals”,

https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/content/2_AssessmentTasks/assess_tuts/reflective%20journal_LL/index.html [Accessed 09 May, 2012]

Other Resources:

 

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 6 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 10th July 2018 LAST REVISION DATE Tuesday 10th July 2018
KEY WORDS SEARCH Work placement; work experience.

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