ES4S14 - Work Based Learning Project 01 Jul 2017 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES4S14 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Work Based Learning Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Gareth Powell | ||
| Module Team: | Anthony Harris, Amelia Grass | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2012 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100469 - environmental management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
Undertake a period of 60 hours of work based learning under the direction of an employer and an academic supervisor enabling them to learn and develop in a working environment.
Complete appropriate national occupational standards in the workplace.
Content Summary
Academic Supervisor's Responsibilities:
To brief the student on their responsibilities before the work based learning commences. This will involve a learning contract which defines the college’s expectations and assessment criteria.
The work provider will be required to complete the University's 'Health and Safety' checklist and ensure that students are familiar with the content of the work based log.
To ensure the quality of the placement is properly managed.
To agree a programme of work based learning with the work based supervisor and student. To support the student in the achievement of their Learning Objectives.
To visit the students and provide support.
To establish a work based forum from the list of approved work based providers.
The Employers' (Work Based Supervisor) Responsibilities:
To provide induction training including instruction in Health and Safety aspects of the work. To advise student on issues on confidentiality.
To provide the student (by discussion with the academic supervisor) a clearly defined programme to enable the student to meet the learning objectives.
The Students’ Responsibilities:
To attend required induction sessions.
To attend the work place for the required periods.
To work in a safe manner and abide by the rules of the workforce. To complete the required learning outcomes/assessment. Complete the work based log book.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 18 |
| Directed Study | 84 |
| Independent Study | 98 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Investigate availability of suitable a placement and negotiate a learning contract with college and employer |
| LO2 | Complete and evaluate an industrial placement and produce appropriate documentation including reference to institutional policies and procedures |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 4 | Reflective Log | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (by Third Party) (CW) 1 | Placement assessment | 0 | 500 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Application Letter & CV | 0 | 500 | 10 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Self Reflective Assessment 4 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (by Third Party) (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |