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MODULE TITLE	Commercial and Industrial Experience	CREDIT VALUE	15
MODULE CODE	EMP3001	MODULE CONVENER	Unknown

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	11 weeks	0	0

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	38

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module will provide you with extensive practical work experience in a business or commercial setting that is of direct relevance to your development as an experienced professional. You will apply the knowledge and skills from taught modules to authentic problem solving in the work place, thereby giving you important insights into your job role once you graduate from university. You will be encouraged to use imagination and creativity in problem solving and to develop communication skills, planning and time management and team-working skills. Placements will involve a substantial technical role in the host organisation, in line with your degree programme. Individual placements are subject to availability and approval by the Programme Coordinator

AIMS - intentions of the module

The aim of this module is to provide practical work experience in a business or commercial setting that is of direct relevance to the subject-specific aims of the students degree programme. Individual placements are subject to availability and to approval by the relevant Programme Coordinator. For example, for Computer Science students a suitable placement would be in a technical role in a software engineering company.

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 particular work placement undertaken

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

2. apply academic skills from the degree programme to analysis and solution of problems in a workplace setting;
3. write a concise technical report.

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

4. write and keep a reflective journal;
5. present information visually for non-experts;

6. discuss the key features of a learning experience;

7. work constructively as part of a team;

8. appreciate the constraints imposed in a work situation;

9. respond positively to work appraisal;

10. reflect critically on your experience.

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

The work that you will carry out depends on the nature and type of placement you are undertaking. However, it is mandatory that your employer gives you the opportunity to work on a substantial piece of work which you will write about in the project report.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	9.00	Guided Independent Study	61.00	Placement / Study Abroad	80.00

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	2	Introduction to reflective practice
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities	1	Introduction to professional project management
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities	4	Fortnightly progress review with assigned placements coordinator via telephone/email or skype
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities	1	Placement debriefing and assessment preparation
Guided Independent study	21	Assessment preparation and write up
Guided Independent study	40	CandI Project research and project management
Placement	80	Independent work in a team with the day-to-day guidance of a project manager.

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

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	100	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	0

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Coursework – technical report	40	2,500-3,000 words	1, 2, 3	Written and verbal
Coursework – reflective and analytical journal	30	300-500 words per weekly entry	4, 8, 10	Written and verbal
Coursework – poster session	20	A2 Poster	1, 5, 6	Written and verbal
Coursework – overall evaluation based on employer’s report	10	Standard A4 size evaluation form by employer	1, 7, 9	Written nd verbal

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-reassessment
Resubmit technical report and poster and submit reflective essay in lieu of reflective journal	Coursework	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10	6 Weeks

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment.

If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals, only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark.

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

Basic reading:

McMillan,K, Weyers,J "How to Write Dissertations and Project Reports" , Pearson Education (2009), ISBN: 978-0273726937 (set)

McMillan, K, Weyers,J "How to Write Essays and Assignments" , Pearson Education Skills Set (2009), ISBN: 978-0273726951 (set)

Bowden,J "Writing a report: how to prepare, write and present effective reports" 8th, How To Books Ltd (2008), ISBN: 978-1845282936

Extended reading:

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

ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk

Web based and electronic resources: RMIT University. “Reflective Journals”,

https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/content/2_AssessmentTasks/assess_tuts/reflective%20journal_LL/index.html [Accessed 09 May, 2012]

Other resources:

Reading list for this module:

Type	Author	Title	Edition	Publisher	Year	ISBN	Search
Set	McMillan, K, Weyers, J	How to Write Dissertations and Project Reports		Pearson Education	2010	978-0273726937	[Library]
Set	McMillan, K, Weyers, J	How to Write Essays and Assignments		Pearson Education Skills Set	2010	978-0273726951	[Library]
Set	Bowden, J	Writing a report: how to prepare, write and present effective reports	8th	How To Books Ltd	2008	978-1845282936	[Library]
Extended	Neugebaur, J	Making the Most of your Placement		Sage Publications	2009	978-1847875686	[Library]

CREDIT VALUE	15	ECTS VALUE	7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES	None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	3 (NQF Level 6)	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Monday 12 March 2012	LAST REVISION DATE	Friday 09 November 2012

KEY WORDS SEARCH	CandI, work placement, commercial and industrial experience

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EMP3001 - Commercial and Industrial Experience (2012)