WORK07022 2019 Work Placement
Full Title
Work Placement
Transcript Title
Work Placement
Code
WORK07022
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
WORK - Work Placement
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
10 - 10 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Kathryn Ryan
Programme Membership
SG_ECIVL_H08 201900 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering
SG_ECIVL_K08 201900 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering (Add-on)
Description
This module will introduce the learner to the world of the professional civil engineer. It provides the learner with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the programme in an appropriate work-place setting. Students on this programme may be placed with civil engineering consultants, contractors, local authorities etc. While on work placement learners will be required to participate in a range of engineering projects and contribute significantly to the various project activities and outputs. The objective of the work placement is to foster the following key skills; interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, teamwork, practical skills, self-confidence and self-reliance, commercial awareness and maturity.
Where it is not possible to secure a work placement for a learner, an alternative of an industry related project will be available addressing the same learning outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Apply knowledge and practical skills gained through the academic programme to the practice of civil engineering
2.
Work and contribute effectively as part of an engineering team
3.
Develop and enhance communication and interpersonal skills through working as part of a team
4.
Produce a reflective journal on a weekly basis outlining the learning and experience gained during the work placement
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module offers the opportunity for students to put into practice skills gained through their studies. Learning is primarily on the job with help and support from industry supervisor and work colleagues.
Module Assessment Strategies
The learner will prepare a reflective journal/activity log and submit to the academic supervisor every week. This will consist of a report or list of daily activities /experiences. This log should be uploaded to the Work Placement Moodle page each Monday during work placement. A copy of the log should also be emailed to the Industrial Mentor each Monday during work placement.
The assessment is formulated using the student's activity log and the work placement report form completed by the Industrial Mentor/Company.
Repeat Assessments
This module is marked as pass/fail. A fail grade will require the learner to re-attend and repeat the work placement module.
Indicative Syllabus
Work experience by placement in an organisation relevant to the Civil Engineering industry.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
%
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
%
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reflective journal/log completed during work placement | Coursework Assessment | Written Report/Essay | 50 % | Week 30 | 1,2,3,4 |
| 2 | Workplace report of industry supervisor | Coursework Assessment | Performance Evaluation | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Diary / Log Book | Offsite Facility | Reflective journal | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | Offsite Facility | Work experience | 38 | Weekly | 38.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 1.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
Workplace Procedural Documentation IT Sligo
Workplace Procedural Documentation IT Sligo
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
2004-08-24 Work Placements - A Survival Guide for Students Red Globe Press
ISBN 1403934347 ISBN-13 9781403934345
2015 Work Experience, Placements and Internships
ISBN 1137462019 ISBN-13 9781137462015
Journal Resources
None
URL Resources
None
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None