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What will I learn on this module?
The Work Placement Year module is a full year 120 credit module available on degree courses which include a work placement year which is taken as an additional year of study between levels 5 and 6 (the length of the placement will be determined by your programme but it can be no less than 30 weeks and no more than 52 weeks). You will undertake a guided work placement at a host organisation. This is a Pass/Fail module and so does not contribute to classification. When taken and passed, however, the Placement Year is recognised in your transcript as a 120 credit Work Placement Module and on your degree certificate in the format – “Degree title (with Work Placement Year)”. The learning and teaching on your placement will be recorded in the training agreement signed by the placement provider, the student, and the home University (Northumbria).
How will I learn on this module?
The learning and teaching methods will be dependent on the placement. The learning and teaching on your placement will be recorded in the training agreement signed by the placement provider, the student, and the home University (Northumbria).
How will I be supported academically on this module?
Pre-placement: You are required to attend relevant presentations and meet with your Placement Tutor/Personal Tutor/other Faculty staff as indicated in the Module handbook to satisfy their specific requirements.
On-placement: You will be monitored continuously through regular contact between the Placement Tutor and the Workplace Supervisor. The Placement Tutor (where possible) may visit the workplace during the first half of the placement or may provide you with support through virtual meetings.
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
• LO1.Contribute their ideas, knowledge and expertise effectively in a working environment (assessment (a)
• LO2.Reflect critically on their professional skills development in relation to employability (assessment (a)
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
• LO3. Integrate academic knowledge and understanding with practical professional experience (assessment (c)
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
• LO4.Communicate the placement learning experience to others (assessment (b)
How will I be assessed?
1. Formative Assessment process: Varies according to Placement
2. Summative Assessment process: The module assesses both your performance on placement and your reflection on the placement and includes the following 3 assessments.
Component grade marks to be provided. Pass mark = 40% overall
(a) Portfolio (approx. 5000 words in total, assessment of learning outcomes 1 to 3) usually containing the following elements:
(i) Monthly log of activities (signed off as a true record by the workplace supervisor).
(ii) Quarterly reports (signed off as a true record by the workplace supervisor).
(iii) Final Written report including a description of Placement Provider's organisation; description of and reflection on placement activities.
Accounts for 70% of final mark for the module
(b) Poster or Presentation (assessment of learning outcome 4, illustrating the placement year experience)
Accounts for 10% of the final mark for the module.
(c) Graduate CV (assessment of learning outcome 4, illustrating the placement year experience)
Accounts for 10% of the final mark for the module.
This is a Pass/Fail module and an overall pass grade (40% or above) leads to the award of 120 credits. The Work Placement does not contribute to classification. When taken and passed, the Placement Year is recognised on the degree certificate in the format – Degree title (with Work Placement Year).
Pre-requisite(s)
• Attend pre-departure briefings and training workshops as required.
• Successful completion of Levels 4/5
Co-requisite(s)
• None
Module abstract
N/A
Course info
UCAS Code C610
Credits 120
Level of Study Undergraduate
Mode of Study 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
Department Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
Location City Campus, Northumbria University
City Newcastle
Start September 2022 or September 2023
Our Campus based courses starting in 2022 and 2023 will be delivered on-campus with supporting online learning content. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to adjust the delivery of our education accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.
On-campus contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with any additional restrictions, which may be imposed by the Government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors. This could potentially mean increased or fully online delivery, should such restrictions on in-person contact time be required.
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