1) Develop advanced knowledge and a deep understanding of the programme of work from within the placement period (AHEP 3: EP1p)
Knowledge and Understanding

2) Critically appraise appropriate complex technical and industry related issues (AHEP 3: D1p)
Analysis

3) Work within the placement as part of an interdisciplinary team, demonstrate a range of communication skills and deliver a report on a major project (AHEP 3: EP9P)
Communication

4) Deliver a professional presentation based on the technical and business related elements of the placement (AHEP 3: GSa, GSd, D6p), GSd, D6p)
Application
Communication

100% portfolio of course work as follows;

Business report: 1500 words 30% of total mark (Analysis)

Technical report: 3000 to 5000 words 40% of total mark (Knowledge and Understanding, Application)

Log book: contemporaneous record of all work and training undertaken 15% of total mark

Presentation based on the placement and major project undertaken 15 minutes duration 15% of total mark (communication, Application)

Students will be supported by an appropriate visit tutor and given on-going formative feedback as part of a mechanism to develop the summative elements of assessment. Information on how to undertake presentations will be available from academic skills advisors who can be available to guide and advise on how to undertake presentations.

The module is intended to assess the placement period, undertaken by the student between levels 5 and 6. This provides a mechanism for gaining credit for the placement as part of their sandwich degree.

The placement should be for a minimum duration of 38 weeks but the module assesses a specific project, undertaken within the placement, with a minimum duration of 150 hours. The module therefore requires the student to undertake, within the placement, a structured project, relevant to the company, which ensures that the learning outcomes are demonstrated.

The work, based upon past experience can be varied but should be tailored to the student’s needs and at the same time meeting a requirement of the company. The actual project will be negotiated between the student, company supervisor and visit tutor or module tutor.

The module will be based on the placement you undertake in your sandwich year between levels 5 and 6. During your placement you will agree a project with your placement tutor and company supervisor. You will produce a written report based on the project. During your time on placement you will become familiar with departments outside the main department you are working in and you will write a business report describing how the departments work together to support the requirements of the company as a whole. You will need to present a log book which is a record of training and work undertaken during the placement. You will also give a 10 minute presentation describing the company in general and your project in particular.

Support and guidance will be provided by the visit tutor via workplace visits, telephone conversations and emails.

Resources within the workplace as required to fulfil the placement.
Internet and library access as required.