Study information

Work Placement Report - 2025 entry

MODULE TITLEWork Placement Report CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEENE3008 MODULE CONVENERProf Peter Connor (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 1
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 25
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, full time equivalent, working within the renewable energy sector or a related industry or organization. The placement should develop practical skills, give a better idea of working in a professional environment, give 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.
 
AIMS - intentions of the module

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

This module will deliver and summatively assess the Engineering Council’s Accreditation of Higher Education Programme (AHEP-4) Learning Outcomes that are indicated in brackets in the ILO section below

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 the acquisition of new knowledge and practical skills, the specifics being dependent on the work placement undertaken;
 
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
2: Work in an area relevant to the energy sector and develop career related skills while doing so (M18);
3:  Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team. Evaluate effectiveness of own and team performance (M16);
 
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:
4: Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used (M17);
5: Plan and record self-learning and development as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD (M18).
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 to explain the requirements of the work placement report and the procedure to follow to receive oversight approval for the placement and 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. This is updated annually.

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 4 Professional Skills Development
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
Placement project report 100% 6000 words equivalent 1-5 Written
         
         
         
         

 

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-assessment
Placement project report Placement project report (100%) 1-5 August Ref/Def period
       
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Referred and deferred assignments will mirror the original mode of assessment. The element of 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

Extended reading:

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

ELE: https://ele.exeter.ac.uk/

CSM3370 Work Placement Report Handbook

Web based and Electronic Resources: RMIT University. “Reflective  Journals”,
 
 

 

 

Reading list for this module:

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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 Saturday 9th March 2024 LAST REVISION DATE Thursday 6th March 2025
KEY WORDS SEARCH Work placement; work experience.

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