BI2S31 - Work Placement Portfolio 29 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI2S31 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Work Placement Portfolio | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Michelle Cooper | ||
| Module Team: | Martin Powell, Sasha Tyler | ||
| First Intended Intake: | JAN 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100346 - biology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To Broaden and deepen students’ understanding of work based approaches to practical application of tasks and research appropriate to their work situation and subject of study. To give students an insight into the landbased employment sector
Develop skills in critical and analytical thinking, and a professional approach to project planning and management
Content Summary
This module provides the opportunity for students to synthesize their learning from throughout the course and to extend it further through work experience in order to produce a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability to work competently and successfully within the industry.
Implicit within this module is an expectation of the student to complete 160 hours in the workplace, and to learn from the process of working professionally within the industry. To aid this learning process students will be expected to reflect on their experience of work, and to compare experiences of the work place with other learners.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Work based learning | 160 |
| Independent Study | 30 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To enable the student to apply their knowledge, skills, and understanding within a real industry situation, and deepen their understanding of the animal sector they are interested in through the application of real life and work based situations.T |
| LO2 | To enable students to communicate effectively within the world of work by adhering to accepted professional behaviour. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (EX) | Practical / Clinical Viva (EX) 1 | A test of knowledge relating to the work experience completed by the student by means of spoken face to face questioning led by the examiner in which the candidate has no knowledge of the questions beforehand | 10 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | A submission of specified material prepared by the student to reflect their work experience. A submission of specified material prepared by the student to reflect their understanding of work placement. | 0 | 3000 | 75 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical / Clinical Viva (EX) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |