Module Descriptors
CDT INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT
PLAC00001
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level P
120 credits
Contact
Leader: Joanne Anderson
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 2
Independent Study Hours: 1198
Total Learning Hours: 1200
Assessment
  • Coursework - reflective report 3500 words weighted at 50%
  • linkedIn Profile weighted at 20%
  • Company assessment weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
1. Reflect on and demonstrate the application and development of technical skills relating to your course in a professional environment
1, 5, 7, 8
1) Knowledge and Understanding
5) Problem Solving
7) Application
8) Reflection


2. Understand and manage the development of a range of professional and personal skills relating to future career development
1,2,8
1) Knowledge and Understanding
2) Learning
8) Reflection


3. Articulate the development of professional skills to employers using a range of communication techniques 6
6) Communication


University 8 Learning Outcomes
1) Knowledge and Understanding
2) Learning
3) Enquiry
4) Analysis
5) Problem Solving
6) Communication
7) Application
8) Reflection

Module Additional Assessment Details
Assessment Module Learning Outcomes Assessed
Reflective report 1, 2
LinkedIn Profile (or other Professional network as appropriate) 3, 1, 2
Company Assessment 2,3
Module Indicative Content
To provide practical experience of working in a professional environment and provide an opportunity
to use this to reflect on personal development and career goals.
To apply knowledge and skills developed during levels 4 & 5 of an award.
To develop appropriate professional and personal behavioural attitudes within a professional environment.
To provide practical experience in the legal, social and ethical issues of working in a professional environment
To apply and further develop communication and decision making skills.
Module Learning Strategies
Total Learning Hours - 1198
Contact Hours - 2
Independent Study Hours - 1200
Module Texts
Undergraduate Industrial Placement Handbook
Module Resources
• Employers resources
• University Resources as required
• Module presence on Blackboard
• Computing and Digital Technologies Employability Hub
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None