NG3D703 - Work-Based Learning Project 01 Sep 2024 - 30 Jul 2030 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3D703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Work-Based Learning Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Luan Al-Haddad | ||
| Module Team: | Jerome Daly, Joanne Johns, Blessing Adeleke, David Baxter, Jiping Bai, Rhiannon Jones, John Kinuthia, Jonathan Oti | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 30 Jul 2030 |
Module Aims
To enable the student to develop knowledge, skills, and behavioural competencies required in relation to their industry sector. The stipulated criteria are set out in the Welsh Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Framework, and apprentices will demonstrate their competencies through a work-based learning project.
To further develop the effective research and academic writing skills necessary for students to complete a small-scale research project relevant to their area of employment, based on a critical appraisal and analysis of current, relevant literature.
To provide the student with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to work independently and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding, evidenced by the methodical collection, review and critical analysis of data (qualitative and/or quantitative), and the accurate interpretation and clear presentation of results.
To encourage lifelong learning through continuous professional development in support of professional qualifications.
Content Summary
Starting in year 3 of 4, students will be required to submit a portfolio of work as detailed below.
The student will select a work-based topic within the field of their subject area and produce a synopsis to be moderated and agreed upon with the project supervisor.
The student will complete a project identification synopsis and ethical review and have them signed off by their designated university supervisor and work-based supervisor. The student will be required to produce a final project report in accordance with the guidelines on content and structure given in the module descriptor.
The student will also be provided with a template aligned to the UK Specification in which they will be required to record the attributes attained, evidenced by an appendix of work to be signed off by their work-based supervisor/mentor.
Following submission of the final portfolio, at the end of year 4, the student will attend a viva voce to verbally examine their technical and /or analytical knowledge of their portfolio submission.
Introductory lectures will be delivered at the beginning of the academic year. They will typically include (but are not limited to) project management, research methodology; data collection; identification and review of theory and literature; assembling a theoretical framework; accurate bibliographic referencing; general approaches to empirical studies.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Project Supervision | 20 |
| Independent Study | 320 |
| Direct Study (including online independent learning) | 48 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Work independently and methodically with limited supervision, demonstrating appropriate research skills and initiative |
| LO2 | Determine a solution to a work-based problem and apply appropriate technical skills, knowledge and understanding through research findings and critical analysis; evidenced by up-to-date literature |
| LO3 | Evaluate the apprenticeship role towards becoming professionally registered using logbooks, work-based projects, CPDs etc. to demonstrate your attributes in line with the UK-Specification |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | Project detailing the work-based problem and solution | 0 | 8000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Viva/Oral Presentation of both elements of written work. | 20 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Students are assessed on the output of a period of project work - written report | 0 | 4000 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |