SAFE08054 2019 Work-Based Project
Students are required to complete a work-based project as part fulfilment of this Programme.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Identify, conceptualise, formulate and communicate a proposal for a work-based project on an occupational safety and health topic.
Prepare and maintain a programme of work throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Identify the objectives of the project and formulate an appropriate methodology to achieve the objectives.
Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the methodology in an appropriate manner.
Manage a personal learning process, demonstrate monitoring procedures throughout the development of the project and recognise the resource requirements of the project.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Students will be assigned an academic supervisor to support their project.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is assessed by 100% continuous assessment.
Repeat Assessments
As per IT Sligo policy & procedures.
Indicative Syllabus
This module is undertaken by learners over 1 academic semester. Students are encouraged to undertake a work-based project of interest to them (or their employer). A supervisor is assigned to ensure that the project is appropriate, and to guide the student through the entire project process.
In undertaking this module, the learner will develop the skillset required to manage a work-based project. They will appraise and assess existing work-based practices on the specific occupational safety and health topic they have selected. The student will present the outcome and findings of their project in a formal report.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Project Proposal | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 10 % | Week 1 | 1,3,5 |
2 | Written Report | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 50 % | End of Semester | 2,3,4,5 |
3 | Project Interview | Coursework Assessment | Interview | 20 % | Week 6 | 1,2,5 |
4 | Project Management & Execution | Coursework Assessment | Performance Evaluation | 20 % | End of Semester | 4,5 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Directed Learning | Not Specified | Project Supervision | 1.00 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Workshop / Seminar | Not Specified | Workshop | 2.00 | Once Per Semester | 0.13 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Project Work | 10.00 | Weekly | 10.00 |
Module Resources
Depending on the topic chosen - resources will be advised by the academic supervisor.
Depending on the topic chosen - resources will be advised by the academic supervisor.
Depending on the topic chosen - resources will be advised by the academic supervisor.
Depending on the topic chosen - resources will be advised by the academic supervisor.
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