SD2D01 - Public Services Placement 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SD2D01 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Public Services Placement | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Sarah Campbell | ||
| Module Team: | Jessica Marshall, Vida Greaux | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 101278 - employability skills (personal learning) | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide students with substantial workplace experience in managing and working in a public or voluntary sector organisation. Through a substantial internship the module aims to develop and promote students employability skills/ personal and professional development.
Content Summary
Students will complete 8 weeks (140 hours) with a public or voluntary sector organisation (it may be possible to have a placement with a private sector organisation as long as this is appropriate – suitability will be decided by the module leader). Students will work under the direction of an employer and a supervisor from the university.
Throughout the placement the student will complete a portfolio, reflecting on tasks completed and applying the concepts and principles of public services in the employment context.
The timing of the placement is such that it will commence in early January and last for 8 weeks (140 hours). If the placement looks as though it may break down, staff at the university will support the student and the placement organisation to try to retrieve this. If this is not possible, another placement may be found which can still be completed before May. If this is not possible students may repeat or resit the module over the summer period.
Concepts and theories: Public and private organisations, codes of practice, employee codes of conduct and expectations, public service ethos and values, accountability, organisational structure, bureaucracy, organisational culture, ethics, power and conflict, personality and perception, motivation, workforce diversity.
Undertaking critical reflection – tools and models for reflective practice
Evaluation of personal skills
Identify and develop needs and learning styles
Developing and monitoring development plans
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Independent Study | 248 |
| Placement | 140 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate skills knowledge and experience relevant for public sector employment |
| LO2 | To apply concepts and theories learnt in an employment context |
| LO3 | Critically reflect on work/ internship experience and on learning and development arising out of this |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (EX) | Presentation (EX) 1 | Critically reflect on your Internship, learning experience, outlining the positives and negatives | 15 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio that includes reflection on skills developed, critical reflection on concepts applied in a work context, as well as a letter of reference from the employer | 0 | 6000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Practical | _Practical Assessment 1 | Submit two different Application forms – a Standard and Competency- based, a CV and Covering letter | 0 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (EX) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| _Practical Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |