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Placement Requirements
The placement period will be 12 weeks, but there is an opportunity for employers to retain the student for the entire summer period. Placement will take place at the end of Stage 3 Semester 2, following completion of written examines. Students must work on a full-time basis for a minimum of 4 weeks It may be undertaken with a suitable business in the environmental, agri-food or pharmacetutical sectors. All placements must be approved by DkIT. Students will be required to complete
the following: 1. A Workbook/ Diary. This diary includes
Reflective Summaries that must be completed during the placement period 2. A final presentation following completion of the period of internship is required. This will evaluate the student’s role, responsibilities and contribution to the business as well as the personal experiences gained and the student’s assessment of the overall performance of the business. If a workplacement fails to take place owing to unforeseen issues, the students will be given the option of completing their workplacement at the Centre for Freshwater and Environmental studies.
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Learning and Teaching Methods
In Semester of the academic year students will commence discussion of their placement requirements with the Academic co-ordiantor and DkIT Placement Office in DkIT who will assist in the choice of a suitable location for work placement.
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Induction Training
Students will participate in an Induction Course. This course will incorporate input from the placement supervisors at DkIT and approximately four timetabled workshops run by DkIT Placement Office in conjunction with the Academic Co-ordinator. It will include details on CV preparation, interview skills, placement provider expectations, professionalism in the workplac, supervisor visits and assessment criteria. Berfore the commencement of placement students will have an interview with the placement provider. This interview process is mutual and both parties have the option to look for an alternative at this stage. This ensures that students receive a suitable placement.
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Support for the Student
The primary support will be provided by the work experience provider. During the placement period students will receive a minimum of one visit from a work placement supervisor from DkIT.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Resources
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Fanthone, C. (2004), Work Placement - A Survival Guide for Students, 1. Macmillan, [ISBN: 14039 343 7].
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Bowden,J. (2004), Writing a Report: How to Prepare, Write and Present Effective Reports, 1. How to Books Ltd, [ISBN: 185703922X].
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