WORK08011 2020 Work Placement Preparation
Full Title
Work Placement Preparation
Transcript Title
Work Placement Preparation
Code
WORK08011
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
WORK - Work Placement
Department
MENG - Mech. and Electronic Eng.
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2020 - Full Academic Year 2020-21
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Michael Moffatt
Programme Membership
SG_EMECH_H08 202000 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering
SG_EELEC_H08 202000 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronics and Self Driving Technologies
SG_EROBO_H08 202000 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics and Automation
Description
This module will involve preparation for the Work Placement modules and will address relevant industry standard and codes of practice. Students will identify gaps in personal knowledge and skills, devise personal career development plans and prepare for Continued Professional Development.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Identify gaps in personal knowledge and devise a personalised career development plan.
2.
Outline the role that professional engineers play in the context of organisational teams, reporting structures, management practices and leadership styles.
3.
Interpret the requirements of various industry standards in precision engineering and manufacturing industry.
4.
Generate engineering documentation that reflect best practice.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Lecture - 1 hour per week
Module Assessment Strategies
Continuous Assessment - 50%
Final Examination - 50%
Repeat Assessments
Repeat examination and/or repeat assignment(s)
Indicative Syllabus
Career Development:
Self-directed Continuing Professional Development. Case studies, consultations, coaching, mentoring and reflective supervision. Aptitude tests and psychometric tests. Lifelong learning. Learning environments and educational technologies. Personal resume, professional qualifications statement or curriculum vitae.
Role of Engineer:
Professional bodies. Ethical responsibilities. Social, environmental, sustainability and commercial considerations. Risk based thinking. Team roles and development. Team work, group dynamics and leadership styles. Reporting structures. Interactions between engineering and other disciplines. Respective functions of technicians, technologists and engineers. Legal requirement frameworks governing personnel, environment, health, safety and risk issues.
Industry Standards:
Codes of practice. Industry standards. Current good manufacturing practice. Medical device manufacturing. Automotive product manufacturing. ISO standards. Quality standards. CCE Marking. Machine Directive. Risk management. Health and safety framework.
Documentation:
Technical report writing, professional presentations. Literature search and review. Abstracts and executive summaries. Synthesising of work. Communication tools. Effective communication. Documentation control, preventative and corrective action. Examples of user requirement specifications, technical documentation requirements and validation requirement. Operating procedures.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
50 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
50 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 1.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Christine Fanthome, 2004 Work Placements: A Survival Guide for Students (Palgrave Study Guides) Palgrave Macmillan ISBN-10 1403934347, ISBN-13 9781403934345.
Trevor M. Young, 2005 Technical Writing A-Z: A Commonsense Guide to Engineering Reports and Theses ASME Press ISBN-10 0791802361, ISBN-13 9780791802366.