MKTG07083 2016 Work Placement

Demonstrate the ability to prepare a job application and sucessfully secure a suitable work placement.

Display in a work based setting key professional competence in communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and organising skills.

Display the ability to work in a team environment by working co-operatively with others in an organisation.

Accept and display the need to ensure professional ethical standards and appreciate the need for confidentiality in the employers business.

Display the ability to manage a work based project by adhering to the organisations policies and procedure, ensuring excellent time management, practicing good project managment principles and ensuring task completion outcomes and deadlines are met.

Complete a work placement with a suitable employer.

This module will prepare graduates for complex roles in a rapidly changing technological world, advancing and disseminating knowledge.

Students will be assessed on the basis of

1. Work Preparation Submissions, to include application, Curriculum Vitae and interview preparation including both documents and practical.
2. Visits by tutors to workplace to speak with supervisor and assess student performance in terms of team work, professionalism, commitment to work placement, time managment, project management.
3. Submission of a diary of work kept by the student
4. A standard report provided to the senior member from the organisation in which the student is placed will be used to assess the success of the student.

The placement/project is assessed only on a pass/fail basis.

Repeat as agreed by the programme board and the Head of Department of Marketing, Tourism and Sport.

Placement Preparation

• Research and Identify suitable work placement business;
• Produce and submit work placement documents such as Curriculum Vitae and letter of application;
• Interview preparation and completion;
• The student will keep a daily/weekly diary of work activities undertaken during preparation. 

Workplace Performance

• Complete work experience to run for 2 days per week during Semester 2.
• Attendance and punctuality should be strictly adhered to throughout the placement
• Appropriate dresscode should be adhered to throughout the placement
• The student will be expected to perform assigned duties in an acceptable manner for their employer
• The student should show an aptitude and an interest in the work assigned by employer
• Take instruction from supervisor and complete all tasks assigned accurately and to a high standard.
• Produce work within the time constraints allowed
• Adhere to the employer's acceptable usage and other policies and procedures
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality in all aspects of company procedures
• Communicate with peers, supervisors and customers in an acceptable manner
• Use all equipment in an acceptable and careful manner
• Observe Health and Safety regulations

Record all Progress

• Keep a Daily record of work complete, tasks allocation and contribution made to the organization.
• This diary should keep a record of new experiences including teamwork, meetings, use of new methods, machines, practices, tasks, technology and any new skills the student develops.