PEY4052 - Work Placement

Objectives:

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the skills required by their placement employer for successful practice
2. Reflect on the relationship between theory and practice
3. In light of the placement, plan for their continued academic and professional development

Content:

This module will involve three stages: preparation, work placement and reflection.

Preparation: students will undergo a series of workshops in which they will consider employability skills and the practicalities of gaining and undertaking a work placement in a relevant occupation related to their field of study.

Work placement: students will find themselves a placement with support and undertake a period of employment in an appropriate setting.

Reflection: students will complete a report reflecting upon the practical skills gained through the experience and what they have learnt about the application of theoretical understanding in a practical setting. They will also create a development plan for their personal, academic and professional development.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Series of workshops, followed by 6 week block of work.

Workshops
Contact hours 10

Assessment: