NG2T112 - Work Based Learning 01 Sep 2016 - 30 Aug 2028 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG2T112
Module Title: Work Based Learning
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Built Environment and Civil Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Built Environment
Module Leader: Darryl Morgan
Module Team: Paul Davies, Shane Galvin, K Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2015 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 60 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100148 - civil engineering
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2016
Valid To 30 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To enable the student to :

' Undertake a period of 600 hours or work based learning under the direction of an Employer (nominated work based supervisor) and academic supervisor, enabling them to learn and develop in a working environment.

' Apply, in the workplace, a range of knowledge and skills learnt throughout the award.

' Apply concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied.

Content Summary

Academic Supervisors' Responsibilities:\r

To brief the student on their responsibilities before the work based learning commences. \r

To assess possible placements to ensure that the work offered is of an appropriate level and content and if required to ensure that the company complies with the HASAWA 1974 and other relevant health and safety legislation. \r

The company will be required to complete the University's 'Health and Safety Checklist' prior to the placement commencing.\r

If the student is not an employee of the company, then the company will be required to complete the University's Health and Safety Checklist prior to the placement commencing.\r

To agree a programme of work based learning with the work based supervisor and student. \r

To support the student in the achievement of their Learning Objectives.\r

To use visits (at least three) to maintain the necessary student academic support.\r


The Employers'( Work Based Supervisor ) Responsibilities:\r

To provide induction training including instruction in Health and Safety aspects of the work. (If the student is not already an employee)\r

To advise the student on any confidential aspects of the work within operational constraints. (If the student is not already an employee)\r

To seek to provide the student (by discussion with the academic supervisor and student) a clearly defined programme to enable the student to meet their learning objectives.\r


The Students'Responsibilities :\r

To attend required induction sessions.\r

To attend the work place for the required periods.\r

To work in a safe manner and to abide by the rules of the workplace.\r

To complete the required learning outcomes / assessment\r

This module will facilitate the development of Personal Development Planning through the delivery of the key skills identified below in the module descriptor.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Independent Study 600
Total Hours Selected 600

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the award subject area, including the relevant legal and other considerations relating to the work place (including, where relevant, Health and Safety, Environmental protection and sustainability and risk analysis/assessment). This, in part can be demonstrated by applying theory previously learnt to the workplace.
LO2 Plan, manage, deliver and evaluate a significant work place project demonstrating a knowledge and understanding of relevant award related theory, and demonstrate the capability to work effectively as a member of a team.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Project 1 0 5000 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Project 1

Reading List

Faculty Handbook on Work based Learning