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Work Placement

• Module code: BH5010
• Year: 2018/9
• Level: 5
• Credits: 60
• Pre-requisites: Successful completion of 120 credits at Level 4
• Co-requisites: None

Summary

The module introduces prospective placement students to the skills, processes and techniques required to obtain and undertake a successful placement. It seeks to ensure that you reflect on and develop the skills you acquired in attaining your placements and in the subsequent placement itself, with a view to using these skills in your final year. Developing an understanding of the theory of business practice and applying in work situations is particularly emphasised. Ideally you should have completed the module ‘Preparing for placements and internships' at level 5, as a base for the placement preparation. However students who have not completed the level 5 module can carry out the activities independently to complete the work placement portfolio.

Aims

• to provide an extended period of work experience which has some element of responsibility and challenge for the student
• to foster an ability and the self confidence to operate in an employment context
• to support career development and enhance career prospects
• to consolidate and apply academic learning and skills in a work environment

Learning outcomes

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

• relate academic theory to practice in a business environment and context
• develop career aspirations and enhance personal development
• understand and continue to develop personal and key skills
• identify research topic for management Report
• understand and develop work related skills and behaviours

Curriculum content

• Completion of a Placement Portfolio which facilitates reflection on personal development and provides written evidence of meeting the module's objectives.
• The type of work experience gained by students will vary according to the organisation which employs them. The following features are desirable - induction to the organisation, job related training, experience in a range of departments, work which challenges ability and creativity, opportunities to use initiative and take responsibility, opportunities to enhance all personal and key skills, regular assessment or appraisal of progress.

Teaching and learning strategy

This module is introduced by briefing sessions, but is mainly reliant on independent activity on the part of the student with the aid of the employer, placements team and visiting tutor. Students will also be supported by the Placement Portfolio, monitored by academic tutors and on-going liaison with Business School Placement staff.

Breakdown of Teaching and Learning Hours

Assessment strategy

Assessment is based on satisfactory preparation for placement, reports from the host organisation and visiting tutor, and completion of the Placement Logbook.

Mapping of Learning Outcomes to Assessment Strategy (Indicative)

Elements of Assessment

Achieving a pass

It IS a requirement that the element of assessment is passed in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.

Bibliography core texts

Kingston University (2013) The placement portfolio.

Videos on job search are available from the Placements Office.

The facilities and resources of the University Careers Service and materials in the Learning Resources Centre are available to placement students.

Anderson, L. E. and Bolt, S. B. (2008) Professionalism. Real skills for workplace success. Upper Sadder River, NJ: Pearson - Prentice Hall.

Cottrell, S. (2010) Skills for Success. Personal development and employability. London: Palgrave MacMillan.

Fagan A. (2011) Brilliant job hunting. Your complete guide to getting the job you want. 3^rd edn. Harrow: Pearson - Prentice Hall.

Trought, F. (2011) Brilliant employability skills. How to stand out from the crowd in the graduate job market. Harrow: Pearson - FT Prentice Hall.

Winstanley, D. (2005) Personal Effectiveness. London: Chartered Institute for Personal Development.