MODULE TITLE Commercial and Industrial Experience CREDIT VALUE 15

MODULE CODE EMP3001 MODULE CONVENER Prof Mark P. Baldwin (Coordinator)

DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 11 weeks 0 0

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 31

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module will provide you with an opportunity to undertake practical work experience in a business, commercial or public sector setting that is of direct relevance to
your development as an experienced professional. You will apply the knowledge and skills from taught modules to authentic problem solving in the work place which will
give you important insights into your potential job role once you graduate from university. You will be encouraged to use imagination and creativity in problem solving
and to develop communication skills, planning and time management and team-working skills. Placements will involve taking responsibility for a substantial project,
which may be a problem to be solved in the host organisation, in line with your degree programme. Placements are subject to availability, approval by the relevant
discipline lead and full compliance with important Health and Safety procedures and requirements.
AIMS - intentions of the module
The aim of this module is to provide practical work experience in a business, commercial or public sector setting that is of direct relevance to the subject-specific aims of
the student’s degree programme. Individual placements are subject to availability and to approval by the relevant Discipline Lead.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
This is a constituent module of one or more degree programmes which are accredited by a professional engineering institution under licence from the Engineering
Council. The learning outcomes for this module have been mapped to the output standards required for an accredited programme, as listed in the current version of the
Engineering Council’s ‘Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ document (AHEP-V3).
This module contributes to learning outcomes: D1p, D1m, D4p, D4m, D6p, D6m, ET1p, ET1m, ET3p, ET3m, ET5p, ET5m, ET6p, ET6m, EP1p, EP1m, EP3p,
EP3m, EP6p, EP6m, EP7p, EP7m, EP9m, EP10m, G1p-G4p, G1m-G4m
A full list of the referenced outcomes is provided online: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/emps/subjects/engineering/accreditation/
The AHEP document can be viewed in full on the Engineering Council’s website, at http://www.engc.org.uk/

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge: D1p, D4p, D6p, ET1p, ET3p, ET5p, ET6p
1. demonstrate the acquisition of new knowledge and practical skills, the specifics being dependent on the particular work placement undertaken

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: D6p, ET1p, ET3p, ET5p, ET6p
2. apply academic skills from the degree programme to analysis and solution of problems in a workplace setting;
3. write a concise technical report.

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge: D6p, ET1p
4. write and keep a reflective journal;
5. present information visually for non-experts;
6. discuss the key features of a learning experience;
7. work constructively as part of a team;
8. appreciate the constraints imposed in a work situation;
9. respond positively to work appraisal;
10. reflect critically on your experience
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
The work that you will carry out depends on the nature and type of placement you are undertaking. However, it is mandatory that your employer gives you the
opportunity to work on a substantial piece of work which you will write about in the project report.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 9.00 Guided Independent Study 61.00 Placement / Study Abroad 80.00

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 1 Preparation for Placements
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 2 Introduction to reflective practice
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 1 Introduction to professional project management
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 4 Fortnightly progress review with assigned placements coordinator via telephone/email or skype
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 1 Placement debriefing and assessment preparation
Guided Independent study 21 Assessment preparation and write up
Guided Independent study 40 CandI Project research and project management
Placement 80 Independent work in a team with the day-to-day guidance of a project manager.

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
None

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 0

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Coursework – project report
Form of Assessment 70
% of Credit 4,000 words
Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10
ILOs Assessed Written
Feedbackand Method
verbal
Coursework – poster session 30 A1 Poster 1, 5, 6 Written and verbal

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-reassessment
Coursework - project report Coursework - project report 1-10 August Ref/Def Period
Coursework - poster Coursework - poster 1, 5, 6 August Ref/Def Period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
Reassessment will be by coursework in the failed or deferred element only. For referred candidates, the module mark will be capped at 40%. For deferred candidates,
the module mark will be uncapped.

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk
Web based and electronic resources: RMIT University. “Reflective Journals”,
https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/content/2_AssessmentTasks/assess_tuts/reflective%20journal_LL/index.html [Accessed 09 May, 2012]

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN Search
McMillan, K., Weyers, Pearson Education Skills 978-
Set How to Write Essays and Assignments 2010 [Library]
J. Set 0273726951
Writing a Report: How to Prepare, Write and Present Effective 978-
Set Bowden, J. 8th How To Books Ltd 2008 [Library]
Reports 1845282936
978-
Extended Neugebaur, J Making the Most of your Placement Sage Publications 2009 [Library]
1847875686

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None

CO-REQUISITE MODULES None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 6 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No

ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 10 July 2018 LAST REVISION DATE Wednesday 25 May 2022

KEY WORDS SEARCH CandI, work placement, commercial and industrial experience