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FB2PYA: Industrial Training

Module Provider:

School of Food Biosciences

Number of credits:

0 [0 ECTS credits]

Level:

I (Intermediate)

Terms in which taught:

AS

Module Convenor:

Ms G Jodrell

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Current from:

2005/6

Aims:
Autumn Term:

  • To give students information on placement opportunitiesFB2PY 0 credit module for their year in industry
  • To explain the variety and location of potential placements
  • To describe the process by which placements are obtained
  • To prepare students for the application process
    Summer Term:
  • To prepare students for their placement year
  • To ensure that students receive Health & Safety guidance
  • To explain the assessment process for their placement year
  • To give guidance on appropriate behaviour whilst on placement
  • To give guidance to students on how to handle difficult situations whilst on placement

    		•

    Assessable learning outcomes:

  • Students will identify suitable placement opportunities and receive offers from placement companies.
  • Those students who decide to take a placement will have a successful year in industry

    		•

    Additional outcomes:

  • Students will make an informed decision about whether or not to undertake industrial training
  • Students will have the ability to make sound judgements on which companies to apply to
  • Students will feel confident that the placement they have chosen is a good opportunity for them
  • They will complete a successful year in industry

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    Outline content:
    Preparation for the placement year

    Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
    Seminar

    Contact hours:

      Autumn Spring Summer
    Lectures      
    Tutorials/seminars 2 0 2
    Practicals      
    Other contact (eg study visits) * Other small group or 1:1 meetings with module coordinator as required. 

    * Attendance at company presentations.

    *Attendance at interviews/selection  centres.

    		 * Other small group or 1:1 meetings with module coordinator as required. 

    * Attendance at company presentations.

    *Attendance at interviews/selection  centres.

    		 * Other small group or 1:1 meetings with module coordinator as required. 

    * Attendance at company presentations.

    *Attendance at interviews/selection  centres.
           
    Total hours  2   2
           
    Number of essays or assignments CV preparation and Company application forms    
    Other (eg major seminar paper)      

    Assessment:
    Relative percentage of coursework :
    None
    Penalties for late submission
    None
    Examinations
    None
    Requirements for a pass
    Reassessment arrangements
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