2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DESN8004 Year in Industry
120 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Dr Mark Sumner
Email: m.p.sumner@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisite qualifications
Successful completion of 100 credits at Level 2 (including all pass for progression modules).Approval of work placement by the module team.
Pass all requisite modules at Level 2.
Attend all work placement lectures and the Mid Placement Presentations at Level 2
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The aim of this module is to provide a structured approach to gaining and completing work experience which will seek to enhance the student's transferable skills and understanding of their chosen field of employment. Students must undertake a minimum of 195 days of placement employment (equivalent to at least nine months full time employment).Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- identify, apply for and secure jobs which are appropriate to their abilities, achievements and aspirations;
- effectively communicate their skills and knowledge to prospective employers in a variety of forms as appropriate;
- show evidence of development of the transferable skills necessary for employment in their chosen field.
Syllabus
In order to be eligible for this module, you must:
1. Meet your programme of study’s criteria for progression onto Level 3.
2. Attend all Mandatory Module Lectures and Seminars for DESN 8004 in Level 2.
3. Complete the Change of Programme form before the end of Semester 1 in Level 2
4. Attend the Mid-Placement Presentations in Level 2
Students who have progressed with 80 credits and are on an Ordinary degree pathway must discuss their eligibility to enrol on this module with their Personal Tutor and the Module Leader.
Student who have not pass all requisite modules for level 2, are allowed to enrol on the module, and may begin their placement year while awaiting re-sits. However, failure to complete re-sits and pass Level 2 will result in students being required to withdraw from the Year in Industry module. For any students on placement at this time, their host organisation will be informed of the change of status and that the placement is no longer part of the university degree programme.
The passing of this module is not a prerequisite for any other module.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Meetings | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Placement | 1 | 937.00 | 937.00 |
| Mentor input | 50 | 1.00 | 50.00 |
| Group learning | 1 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Seminar | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Private study hours | 200.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 1,001.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 1,201.00 | ||
Private study
• Creation of CVs for placement applications• Identifying and securing placements
• Preparation and completion of Module Report
• Maintaining placement diary, reflective log and appraisal documents
• collection and collation of evidence supporting diary
• attendance at individual Tutor meeting in the workplace
• attendance at Mid Placement Presentations
• preparation of presentation boards.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress will be monitored by their host company mentor, which is supported by a pre and post placement appraisal process.- Students will be expected to maintain regular contact with the Work Placement Team at the University and will also have access to their Personal Tutor and Programme Manager throughout the placement.
- Student progress will also be reviewed during the workplace based Tutor meeting (where their progress on coursework will be reviewed) and during the Mid Placement Presentations at the University.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Portfolio | Portfolio of evidence | 12.50 |
| Report | Year in Industry report | 12.50 |
| Presentation | Mid placement presentation | 12.50 |
| Poster Presentation | 3 x A3 boards | 12.50 |
| Reflective log | Monthly diary | 12.50 |
| Placement Assessment | Placement appraisal and tutor visit report | 12.50 |
| Placement Assessment | Tripartite agreements | 12.50 |
| Personal Statement | completion of pre and post cv | 12.50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
There is no re-sit available for module failure as a result of not completing 195 days of placement. If there is a module failure due to the coursework component (module reports etc) re-submission of coursework is possible. It is recognised that completion of tripartite agreements requires input from the university, the host company and the student. In cases where it has not been possible to complete a tripartite agreement for a specific placement then mitigating circumstances may be considered, but students must demonstrate their responsibility and efforts in attempting to complete the agreement process.
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