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Department:	Health & Leisure Studies	Module Code:	WORK71023
Level:	Level 7	Contact Hours:	1
Duration:	1 Semester	Directed Study Hours:	0
Effective Term:	2014/15	Indep. Study Hours:	99
Credits:	10

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Module Description/Aims:

The aim of the placement is to introduce the learner to a structured employment in a relevant work sector and to allow the learner to develop an understanding of the workplace environment. It also aims to provide an opportunity to the learner to apply the academic theory in practice.

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Contact Type	Hours
Tutorial	1 Per Module

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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:

No.	Description/Learning Outcomes
1	provide evidence of having engaged fully with a work placement for a minimum of 12 weeks in a work environment that supports previous learning and is commensurate with the learning outcomes of the award.
2	articulate and demonstrate the key competences required for the specific sector in which the placement is being undertaken

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Learning Strategies
Supervised 12 week work placement practice in a work environment that supports previous learning and is commensurate with the learning outcomes of the award.

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Content	Detail
Work placement practice	Students are required to spend a minimum of 12 weeks on work placement. The learner will be required to take on the role of an employee in the work place and to undertake duties and responsibilities as appropriate.

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Assessment Strategies
This module is assessed on a pass/fail basis. To pass students must evidence satisfactory completion of 12 weeks work placement through the submission of a workplace logbook signed by the work place supervisor.
The work placement supervisor will complete and end of work placement report evaluating the overall satisfaction with the learners engagement with and contribution to the organisation throughout the 12 week placement.

Indicative Assessments show detail >>

Learning Outcome	Assessment Category	Assessment Method	Additional Information	% alloc
1, 2	Continuous Assessment	Work Placement Documentation	Documentation for the work placement supervisor and engagement with a work placement visit by the college tutor.	100

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Type	ISBN	Title Author Publisher	Year	Edition	Library Link
Recommended	0000000000	00 00 00	2012		-

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