2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

SOEE8002 Industrial Placement

120 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr Colin Pitts
Email: C.S.Pitts@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Pass a minimum of 100 credits at level 2 including all compulsory modules and attend the work placement briefings.

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The module is optional, but is open to all students on full-time programmes of study in the School of Earth and Environment: The work placement course is for students who wish to undertake a minimum period of 9 months work experience with a maximum of three employers in an arrangement approved by the University. To be approved, the job description must have a clear indication that the skills gained from the work experience of the placement are appropriate a student on a degree programme. The professional placement will take place between the periods of level 2 and level 3 full-time university-based studies. The course effectively extends a three-year degree programme to a four year one, or four years to five – consequently the title of the degree is altered so that the existing named degree becomes BA/BSc (with Industrial Placement). The module will be assessed on the submission of a portfolio of skills with evidence and the submission of a poster. To pass the module you will be required to obtain a minimum mark of 40 for the portfolio. In the event of failure to pass the module, the student will revert to their original degree programme (i.e. not with Industrial Placement).

Objectives

The objective of this module is to provide work experience through an approved work placement. During the time with the employer the student will gain skills that are job specific in addition to generic employment skills. The structure and content of the placement may vary according to the requirements of the employer and/or student. The module will provide a means of monitoring the progress of the student during the industrial placement aspect of the programme.

Learning outcomes
The student must be able to demonstrate the following 7 criteria while on placement. Furthermore these are assessed in the assessment submissions for the module.
1. Be able to manage themselves and their personal development.
2. Be able to organise and manage effectively the tasks they are given.
3. Be able to communicate effectively with line managers and/or colleagues and/or
4. Be able to work effectively as part of their team.
5. Be able to apply their knowledge in the workplace (NB: this does not have to be subject specific).
6. Be able to use their initiative to resolve work based problems.
7. Be able to reflect on the experiences and demonstrate lessons they have learned for the future.

Syllabus

An approved work placement of not less than 9 months with a suitable employer.

The student will:
- be expected to work within the industrial placement in a proper manner
- be expected toconduct fieldwork, laboratory work, produce reports, give presentations and read and write documents as required by the employer.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Placement	0	0.00	1,200.00
Private study hours			0.00
Total Contact hours			1,200.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			1,200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student contact with School and visits to employer during placement year.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	Produce a 3000-4000 work Student Skills Audit Portfolio	100.00
Poster Presentation	Provide a large scale poster that explains the key elements of the student and their placement	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

It is compulsory for students to complete both elements, but only the portfolio will be given a mark.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:20:31

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