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Industrial Work Experience

Module Handbook

2014-2015

Module BRM 6030

Contact Details

Work Placement Team

Room O0.12 CSM Building, Llandaff Campus

Tel: 029 2020 5671

Email: [email protected]

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/csmworkplacements

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/csmworkplacements

BRM6030 Module Handbook 2014-2015 Last updated 25/07/14

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Contents Page

1. Introduction to the Work Placement programme

• Summary Objectives 2

• Placement Duration & Timing 2

2. Before you begin your placement

• Fees 2 • Student Loans 2 • Health & Safety Training 3

3. Approval of Your Placement

• Employer Offer Letter and Contract 3 • Learning Undertaking 3 • Placement Approval and Health & Safety Checklist 3 • Information for International Students 4 • Information for Students with Disabilities 4

• Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy 4

4. Overall Aims Learning Outcomes & Assessment Methods

• Aims 5 • Learning Outcomes 5 • Assessment Methods 6 • Assessment Criteria 7

• How to submit 7

5. Placement Year-Support and Monitoring

• Work Placement Team 8 • Blackboard 8 • Placement Provider Support 8

6. Responsibilities and Rights on Placement

• Student or Employee 9 • Questions and concerns 9

• Programme Evaluation & Development 10

9. Appendices

A Module Descriptor B Assessment Criteria C Assessment Methods D Report Structure E Assessment Sheet – WRIT1 F How to make an effective presentation G Presentation assessment form H Placement Provider Appraisal Form/Employers Feedback report I Learning Undertaking J Placement Approval Form & Health & Safety Checklist


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1. Introduction to the work placement programme

Summary Objectives

The overall objective of including a placement opportunity as part of your studies is to enhance your degree qualification and your personal development by:

• Providing you with an understanding of how organisations operate • Developing your skills, competencies and knowledge • Relating academic knowledge to your work placement • Allowing you to develop key transferable skills such as communication and team working • Helping you to prepare for your future career and to make decisions about the specific

direction in which you wish to progress • Helping to make you more employable when you graduate

Placement duration and timing

This handbook relates to the module BRM6030 Industrial Work Experience. The duration of the work experience is for a full year and will be undertaken between Levels 5 and 6 (years 2 and 3 of study). By undertaking this you will therefore extend your degree studies to 4 years and return at the end of the placement period to complete your final academic year.

2. Before you begin your placement

Before you begin your placement there are several things that must do and a number of things that it would be useful for you to know. You have to complete the following processes so that the Work Placement Team and the University are fully aware of your circumstances

It is likely that you will have applied directly to an organisation to obtain the year out placement and will have had an interview before receiving an offer. Once you have decided to accept the placement please email your Programme Director to inform them of your wish to accept the placement and your intention to extend your course of study to four years by completing a year in industry. The Programme Director will then inform Registry of your intention and you will be placed on the sandwich degree programme and enrolled onto the Industrial Work Experience module BRM6030

Fees: Please be aware that you are liable for tuition fees during your year on placement. This is currently set at £1800.

Please seek further clarification on this from Registry at [email protected]

Student Loans: You remain eligible for student loans, further information is available at:

www.studentfinancewales.co.uk


http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/


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Health & Safety Awareness Pre-Work Placement Training - Mandatory

Before beginning your placement you must complete and pass an on-line Health & Safety test.

The module (Health & Safety Awareness Pre-Work Placement Training) is available through

Blackboard and is a mandatory requirement of the placement module.

Read the Course Content within the Module Documents and then take the 20 question multiple choice

test. You have to obtain a pass of 15/20 (150/200). If you do not do so you may re-take the test as

many times as you wish until this mark is achieved.

Whilst out on placement you have a responsibility to ensure at all times that you are diligent in the

way you act and behave, so as not to cause danger to yourself or others who operate under the

control of the placement provider.

3. Approval of your Placement

Once you receive a placement offer from an employer please contact the Work Placement Team with the details as we will need to approve it. We will also require that you complete the following:

• Employer Offer Letter and Contract Please supply the Work Placement Team with a photocopy of the placement offer letter and a copy of the contract to confirm your role and the dates of your placement.

• Learning Undertaking Please read, sign and return a copy of the Learning Undertaking Appendix I. This outlines your obligations to the work placement process and the requirement to behave in a professional manner

• Student Placement Approval and Health & Safety Checklist (Employer) The employer must complete sign and return the Placement Approval and Health & Safety checklist Appendix J. We require a named placement provider and his/ her contact details. The employer is also required to complete and sign the Health & Safety checklist. This form should be returned to the Work Placements Team before the start of the placement or as near to the start date as is reasonably practicable. Cardiff School of Management has a moral and legal duty of care for its students which must continue to be exercised, as far as is reasonably practicable, when students are on work placements with external providers. Before approving a placement the CSM is required to assess the safety environment into which the student is to be sent, to ensure that placement providers are fully aware of their safety responsibilities to the student while on placement with them. The assessment of the safety of the working environment of your placement is made through the completion of this Health & Safety checklist. Certificate of Employer’s Liability Insurance: The CSM only requires a copy of this certificate if the company has 10 or fewer employees.


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***IMPORTANT NOTE***

• You MUST complete the Health & Safety Training as described above, AND

• return the Learning Undertaking, AND

• return the Student Placement Approval Form and H&S Checklist as well as a copy of your offer letter/contract.

Without these three mandatory requirements, your placement will NOT be valid and you will fail the module.

If any details of your placement provider change while the placement is underway please inform the Work Placement Team immediately.

Additional information for International Students

For those students subject to immigration restrictions, your ability to work will depend on the conditions written on your student visa. Requirements change on a regular basis; we therefore recommend that you access the UK Border Agency Website for further details (www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk)

If additional clarification is required the Cardiff Met International Office can be contacted on: [email protected]

Students with Disabilities

Students with a disability are strongly advised to meet with an adviser from the Cardiff Met Disability Services to gain the maximum benefit from their placement [email protected].

Areas where help can be offered include:

• How to disclose a disability to prospective placement providers

• Discussing additional equipment needs/adaptations required with placement providers

• Negotiating reasonable adjustments whilst on placement

• Accessing financial assistance for any additional equipment required during a placement

Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy

CSM Work Placements adheres to the Cardiff Met Equal Opportunities Policy Statement and recognises that discrimination is unacceptable in any form and is committed to equality of opportunity for staff and students in all aspects of its activities as an employer, a provider of Higher Education and as a community resource.

For full details of Cardiff Met’s Equal opportunities Policy please access the Regulation Procedures section of the Academic Handbook available online (http://www3.uwic.ac.uk/English/registry/academic_handbook)

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/



http://www3.uwic.ac.uk/English/registry/academic_handbook


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4. Aims, Learning Outcomes & Assessment Methods

Aims

The aim of this module is to allow you an opportunity to undertake a full year secondment to gain experience in an organisation relevant to your degree award. The overall aims of any professional work placement programme can be summarised as follows:

• Build links between theory and practice by providing practical experience of work, reinforcing and complementing the academic components of your course of study

• Allow you to learn new management and technical skills , and of course to reinforce and complement your existing academic and professional skills

• Develop and exercise your critical thinking within a practical theoretical and professional context

• Encourage self development through critical reflection • Gain experience of and identify with a professional role. • Acquire knowledge, key skills and competencies relevant to the subject discipline, the

workplace and to latter stages of study in your course programme • Develop the communication and observational skills that lead to better understanding of the

subject culture of your chosen placement organisation.

Learning Outcomes:

After you have successfully completed your year-out placement you will be able to:

• Undertake operational, supervisory and where possible, management tasks and duties within the organisation;

• Critically evaluate and understand organisational and management structures. • Critically review, consolidate and extend a systematic and coherent body of knowledge with

regards to operational effectiveness, functional constraints and opportunities for development • Critically review your personal contribution to the organisation, and be able to describe

explicitly the skills gained through the work placement and their transferability to other employment, your programme of study and life situations;

• Demonstrate both the process and outcomes of reflection through the use of a reflective log and the presentation of the agreed work-based project


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Assessment methods

At the conclusion of your work placement you will be required to produce the following pieces of work:

A 4000 word fully Harvard referenced reflective Report

A 30 minute Project Presentation about the experience

Reflective Logs maintained through Blackboard

Placement Provider Appraisal Form

Submission dates will be provided on your return to Cardiff Met but will be some time during the autumn term.

You will be assessed on how well you have met the learning outcome requirements of your placement module in the following way:

• Project Presentation - 30 minutes (weighting 20%), date of submission will be advised on your return to Cardiff Metropolitan University.

For your presentation, you will be required to describe, analyse and reflect on the operations of your placement organisation and evaluate your own contribution to the organisation and detail the outcome of your work experience, including conclusion and recommended action. At the end of the presentation, your assessment tutor will provide verbal feedback on what you have achieved.

See Appendix F for guidance on how to make an effective presentation, and Appendix G for the Presentation Assessment Form.

• Reflective Report - 4000 words, fully Harvard referenced (weighting 60%). In your report you will analyse managerial activities, the functional areas and the nature and impact of recent organisational changes, and the detail of your project including objectives set and how these have been achieved. You will be required to analyse the learning which has taken place throughout the work placement. This report will assess the achievement of the learning outcomes detailed in the Module Descriptor on Blackboard. (see also Appendix A).

• Reflective Log – (weighting 10%) You are required to maintain a monthly reflective log, the detail of which should be recorded within Blackboard. This log is private to you but will be accessed by your placement tutor and the Work Placement team. This is an assessed part of the module and will be marked on-line.

• Employers Report - 500 word equivalency (weighting 10%), date of submission as above. At the end of your placement your employer will be requested to complete a short report on your performance during your placement period see Appendix H. This report will relate back to the relevant general learning outcomes of the work placement and your overall performance in the work place.


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Assessment Criteria

See Appendix B for the Assessment Criteria which will be applied to the assessment tasks as set out above during the marking process.

Support and Guidance for Assessments

Please note that CSM Personal Tutors are able to assist and give guidance on Harvard referencing, and reflective thinking/writing.

How to submit

The report has to be submitted electronically through ‘Turnitin’ and in paper form to the I-Zone, Llandaff Campus, by the date required and published on Blackboard.

Other circumstances- plagiarism/unfair means/late submissions/mitigating circumstances/extensions requests and absence with good cause

As with all your assessments the normal Cardiff Met regulations will apply to all the above categories. Information on all of the above is available at http://www3.uwic.ac.uk/English/registry/academic_handbook/Documents/AH1_08_05.pdf

http://www3.uwic.ac.uk/English/registry/academic_handbook/Documents/AH1_08_05.pdf


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During your Placement Year - Support & Monitoring

When you have started your placement you will be monitored and supported throughout by the Cardiff School of Management. Below is an explanation of the monitoring process and support that is available to you. This section also outlines your responsibilities whilst on placement as both an employee and an ambassador of the Cardiff School of Management.

1) Work Placement Team

The Work Placement Team will be to be your first point of contact in respect of your placement should there be any queries or problems in relation to required aims and learning outcomes. They may refer you to other mechanisms available to support you during your placement, and they will be available to you by phone and email. They will also be responsible for marking your assignment.

The Work Placement Team will also be your point of contact if you have any administrative issues or queries during your placement, either associated with your placement or regarding your return to the CSM.

2) Blackboard

The Work Placement site on Blackboard will be available for you for your reflective diary. Blackboard also provides additional learning material designed to help you get the most out of your experience.

3) Placement Provider Support during your Placement

• The CSM Placement Providers Handbook is available to the employer through the website www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/csmworkplacements

• The Work Placement team are also available to answer additional queries • Throughout the placement period your employer will need to provide you with reasonable

access to IT facilities, email, the internet and a telephone. • Your provider will be required to provide a responsible and designated placement mentor for

you whilst you are on placement. We hope that your mentor will be your first point of contact within the organisation; help you to understand your placement organisation, your role, the skills you need and how best you will be able to develop them You should ideally be introduced to your mentor during the first week of your placement. If this does not happen, please ask your Line Manager or your contact in the Personnel Department to introduce you to them. You could also contact the Work Placement team if you would like them to intervene. It would be helpful if you could then establish regular meetings with your mentor on an appropriate basis, for example, monthly catch ups. This need only be for fifteen minutes to half an hour but it is important that the opportunity is there for you to ask any questions or air any issues that may have arisen.



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Placement Provider / Employer Report

At the end of your placement your line manager will be requested to complete a short report on your performance during your placement period (see Appendix H, Placement Provider Appraisal Form). The report will be used in the academic assessment of your placement (10%). It can also be used as a reference when you apply for jobs in the future.

Your responsibilities and rights on placement

Student or Employee?

If you undertake a full year out secondment, you will be very much an employee during your placement period. You are accountable to your provider and will have a manager to whom you will report and be responsible to during this period. Unless something unusual occurs the CSM expects that you will deal directly with your provider in all matters relating to your work whilst you are on placement.

You will be subject to the normal employment conditions and practices of your employing organisation, together with the rights and protections given to you under current employment legislation. It is important to keep in mind that if you behave in a way that is contrary to normal employment practices you may well be subject to the provider’s disciplinary codes and processes. You will also fail your work placement module.

During your placement, you also have a responsibility to the CSM, and we expect that you will conduct yourself in a manner that reflects well on yourself, the provider and the CSM.

You may keep in regular contact with the Work Placement Team via email or telephone to let them know how things are progressing. If you are having any problems then let them know immediately, do not wait until the problem gets ‘out of control’. Also let them know of the successes you are having, you don’t have to wait until there is something negative to report!

Finally, you do need to visit the Blackboard site regularly as important news, announcements and materials will be posted there from time to time. We may also use your Cardiff Met email address to provide you with important information during your placement period. It is important, therefore, that you check this on a regular basis.

Question & Concerns

If you feel whilst on your placement that anything is jeopardising your learning opportunity it is important that you notify the Work Placement Team. They will also provide you with support should you have any more general problems.

In the event of a work placement coming to a premature end through no fault of your own, the CSM will endeavour to support you in finding another work placement of a similar nature and in a similar location as soon as possible. However, such places cannot be guaranteed and where a placement fails and no alternative can be found you will be given the option of taking an alternative module, subject to time constraints.


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Programme Evaluation and Development

We need to know about your experiences whilst you are preparing for and then on the work placement, so that we can monitor the success of the programme and look at ways to improve it.

At the conclusion of your placement, you may be required to complete an Evaluation Questionnaire, which will be taken into account by the Work Placement Team when they prepare their year end report/audit. This questionnaire should be issued to you after the completion of your placement module.

This annual report will be submitted to the CSM Director of Learning and Teaching, so that any necessary actions to improve the programme can be agreed and implemented

Other Useful Contacts

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/csmworkplacements

Health & Safety Chris Deacy HR Advisor Llandaff campus

Email [email protected] Tel 02920 416093 Disability Service Student Centre Llandaff Campus Email [email protected] Tel 02920 416170





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Appendix A

Module Title Module Number

JACS Subject Code(s) and % of each subject

ASC Category(ies)

Industrial Work Experience BRM6030 N200 7 Level (0–M) Credits ECTS

Credit Module Value % Taught in Welsh Module Type

3 20 10 2.0 0 Experiential Teaching Period Pre-requisites Up to 48 weeks in placement None Module Leader School(s) Campus David W Lloyd CSM Llandaff

Assessment Methods Assessment Type Duration/Length of

Assessment Type Weighting of Assessment

Approximate Date of Submission

Reflective Report 4000 60% December Project Presentation 30 minutes 20% As above Employers Report 500 word equivalency 10% As above Reflective Log Logs for each month of

placement 10% As above

Aim(s) The aim of this module is to allow students an opportunity to undertake a full year secondment to gain experience in an organisation relevant to their degree award. Students should be able to transfer and apply diagnostic and creative skills, and exercise significant judgement in a range of situations through their experience in their work placement. Learning Outcomes

y the end of the module, students will be able to:-

Undertake operational, supervisory and where possible, management tasks and duties within the organisation; Critically evaluate and understand organisational and management structures. Critically review, consolidate and extend a systematic and coherent body of knowledge with regards to operational

effectiveness, functional constraints and opportunities for development; Critically review their personal contribution to the organisation, and be able to describe explicitly the skills gained through the

work placement and their transferability to other employment, their programme of study and life situations; Demonstrate both the process and outcomes of reflection through the use of a reflective log and the presentation of the

agreed work-based project. Learning and Teaching Delivery Methods

48 weeks work placement period Preparatory workshops/lectures/tutorials 20 hours Independent Study 180 hours Total 200 hours Blackboard – a reflective log/diary will be maintained within a student blog for this module (confidential to student and tutor). Indicative Content

Understanding performance criteria as relevant to their work placement organisation


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Evaluation of the culture of the organisation Negotiating tasks, duties and responsibilities within a working environment Understanding the roles and duties of operative, supervisory and managerial staff Understanding the relationship between theoretical studies and the world of work Observe and understand theoretical principles as applied in the workplace in the workplace Develop common, personal and social skills, and the understanding of ethical issues Organisational structures, and operational policies and practices Problem solving skills Students are expected to follow the same work pattern as other employees in the organisation and to perform routine work

consistent with that which they aspire to on successful completion of their programme of study. Students will undertake a work based project tailored to meet the needs of the organisation.

Required Reading Hind, D.W.G. and Moss (2005) Employability Skills, Business Education Publishers Ltd Fanthome, C (2004), Work Placements, Palgrave-MacMillan Meredith, J.R. (2012), ISV Project Management: A Managerial Approach, John Wiley & Sons Relevant key texts as provided by ASET Helyer, R. (2010) The Work Based Learning Student Handbook, Pelgrave Macmillan Durrant, A. Rhodes, G. and Young, D. (2011) Getting started with University-level work based learning, Libri Publishing Recommended Reading

Institute of Management, (1999), Personal Effectiveness and career development, Hodder & Stoughton Bingham, R & Drew, S (1999) Key Work Skills, Gower Publishing Little, B (1998), Developing Key Skills through Work Placement, Council for Industry & Higher Education Maylor, H (2002), Project Management 3rd Edition, Financial Times, Prentice Hall Saunders, M., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. (2003). Research Methods for Business Students. Prentice Hall. Access to Specialist Requirements None


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Appendix B Assessment Criteria

% Mark / Grade Description

70 and above Grade A

Demonstrates a full and detailed understanding of the set task and an ability to have met the learning outcomes and address the assessment criteria at an excellent level. The standard of presentation is high and the format appropriate. The student is able to comment perceptively and with insight on the relationship between theory and practice. Exhibits an ability to undertake detailed analysis and critical enquiry by making excellent use of a number of appropriate techniques. There is strong evidence that the student is able to reflect effectively on her/his own practice. Critical evaluation of the student’s own work and/or professional practice is highly perceptive and there is a full awareness of the implications for future development.

60 – 69 Grade B

Shows a full understanding of the set task and an ability to have met the learning outcomes and address the assessment criteria at a good level. Work is well presented and the format appropriate. Indicates an ability to undertake detailed analysis and critical enquiry relevant to the task/discipline by making use of appropriate techniques and has considerable success in presenting and commenting on outcomes. There is some linkage between theory and practice. Demonstrates an ability to engage in reflective practice and to take account of personal evaluations when planning for future development.

50 – 59 Grade C

Exhibits a secure understanding of the set task and an ability to have met the associated learning outcomes and address the assessment criteria at a satisfactory level. Overall, the structure and format of the work are appropriate. There may be occasional faults in the presentation of work (e.g. inaccuracies in syntax, spelling and punctuation in written work) but overall, these do not detract from the clarity of expression. Indicates an ability to utilise some techniques to undertake analysis and enquiry relevant to the task/discipline and generally has success in presenting and commenting on outcomes. Demonstrates, at times, an ability to critically evaluate and reflect although there may be some over-reliance on description and factual presentation. There is some evidence of the student’s ability to evaluate and reflect on her/his own practice but reflections may lack insight and the implications for future development may be underestimated.

40 – 49 Grade D

Shows a basic understanding of the set task and an ability to have met the associated learning outcomes and address the assessment criteria at a threshold level. Generally, the work is appropriately structured although key points may not be logically sequenced. Although there will be faults in the presentation of work (e.g. inaccuracies in syntax, spelling and punctuation in written work), generally, the meaning is still clear. Demonstrates an ability to undertake some limited analysis and enquiry relevant to the task/discipline and has intermittent success in presenting and commenting on outcomes. Exhibits a limited ability to critically evaluate and reflect. Although some critical reflection is evident, the balance within the work is likely to be in favour of description and factual presentation. There is some evidence of the student’s ability to evaluate and reflect on her/his own practice although reflections may be limited and superficial with little consideration of their relevance for future development

Below 40 FAIL

Partial or minimal understanding of the set task and an ability to have met some of the associated learning outcomes at a basic level. However, attainment is uneven with some learning outcomes not met and some assessment criteria unaddressed. Frequent faults in the presentation of work (e.g. inaccurate syntax, spelling and punctuation in written work) and significant difficulties in its structure and organisation detract from the clarity and meaning overall. Demonstrates little evidence of being able to undertake enquiry and analysis relevant to the task/discipline. Self-evaluation and reflections on her/his own practice are negligible or absent.

Summarised from the Band Descriptors identified in the Cardiff Metropolitan University Academic Handbook 2013/14 – volume 1 – 04.3 – Guidance on Assessment Marking – modified 20/01/14


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Appendix C

BRM6030 - Assessment Methods

At the conclusion of your work placement you are required to produce the following pieces of work:

WRIT1 - 4000 word fully Harvard referenced Reflective Report

WRIT2 - 30 minute Project Presentation about the experience

WRIT3 – Placement Provider Appraisal Form

WRIT4 - Minimum of 10 monthly Reflective Logs

Submission dates will be provided on your return to Cardiff Met but will be some time during the Autumn term. You will be assessed on how well you have met the learning outcome requirements of your placement module in the following way:

• Reflective Report - 4000 words, fully Harvard referenced (weighting 60%). In your report you will analyse managerial activities, the functional areas and the nature and impact of recent organisational changes, and the detail of your project including objectives set and how these have been achieved. You will be required to analyse the learning which has taken place throughout the work placement. This report will assess the achievement of the learning outcomes detailed in the Module Descriptor. See Appendices D and E for the Report Structure and Assessment Sheet.

• Project Presentation - 30 minutes (weighting 20%), date of submission will be advised on your return to Cardiff Metropolitan University. For your presentation, you will be required to describe, analyse and reflect on the operations of your placement organisation and evaluate your own contribution to the organisation and detail the outcome of your work experience, including conclusion and recommended action. At the end of the presentation, your assessment tutor will provide verbal feedback on what you have achieved. See Appendices F and G for more information.

• Employers Report/Placement Provider Appraisal Form - 500 word equivalency (weighting 10%). At the end of your placement your employer will be requested to complete a short report on your performance during your placement period see Appendix H in the Handbook. This report will relate back to the relevant general learning outcomes of the work placement and your overall performance in the work place.

• Reflective Log (weighting 10%) You are required to maintain a monthly reflective log, the detail of which should be recorded within Blackboard. This log is private to you but will be accessed by your placement tutor and the Work Placement team. This is an assessed part of the module and will be marked on-line – there is no requirement to print a copy.


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Work Placement Report (weighting 60% of total mark)

The work placement report should be a maximum of 4000 words, fully Harvard referenced,

and should be submitted through Turnitin with a hard copy to I-Zone no later than Thursday 20th November 2014.

In your report, you are required to reflect on your placement experiences and the outcome of

your project or work experience. You are asked to evaluate your personal and professional

development and to include reflection on the impact the work placement experience may

have on your future career plans. In addition you will analyse the functional areas of the

organisation you have been working with, managerial activities and the details of any

individual projects you have been set and how these have been achieved.

This report will assess the achievement of the learning outcomes detailed in the Module

Descriptor, which you can find on Blackboard. You will find detail of the Aims, Learning

Outcomes and Indicative Content requirements in the module descriptor for BRM6030 within

Blackboard (see also Appendix A).

Throughout your placement you should also have been maintaining a Reflective Log. You

will find it useful to look back over your total experience when writing your report, the

suggested format for which is shown on the next page.

The content of the report will be partly dependent upon the type of work placement

undertaken but you should carefully follow the required report format and pay attention to the

marking guidance for each section of the report. Failure to comply could lose you valuable

marks.


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Appendix D

WRIT1 Report Structure

Please follow this Report Structure, paying close attention to the allocation of marks for each

section (shown as a percentage).

Overall Report Presentation 5%

You will be marked for overall presentation of your report, formatting, spelling and grammar

so it is important to follow these guidelines:

• Front/Cover Page - must show your Name, Student Number, Programme of study,

Module Number and Title, Placement Provider Name and date of report.

• Include a Contents Page which clearly shows the sections of the report and associated

page numbers. (Each page of the report must show your Student Name, Student

Number and must be numbered).

• The report can be written in first person as you will be writing a personal account of your

time in placement and reflecting on the skills learned.

• Use the font Arial 12 with 1.5 line spacing.

• Each section of the report should be numbered as per the Report Structure, and on a

new page with the heading in Arial 12 Bold.

• Academic References (minimum of 5). Any theory should be correctly referenced using

the Harvard Referencing system. (See Personal Tutors for a referencing guide if you do

not already have one).


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1. Introduction 10%

The introduction should clearly describe where and with whom the placement took place,

what the placement organisation does, a brief history, number of employees, etc.

2. Nature of the Role within the Organisation(s) 10%

This section should clearly describe your role and the nature of your work during the

placement. Outline any responsibilities and tasks associated with your role, and give details

of any projects that may have been allocated to you during that time.

At this point it is suggested that you make reference to the requirement to maintain a

Reflective Log and briefly how you went about this. (Please note however that you are not

required to attach the log to this report).

3. The Organisation(s) and Recommendations 25%

You should reflect on the work placement organisation(s), making appropriate references to

supporting academic literature. Conduct a SWOT analysis on the organisation. (15%)

Make appropriate recommendations based on your analysis of the organisation. (The actual

SWOT analysis should be attached as an appendix at the back of the report, and you should

discuss it in this section). (10%)

4. Reflection on Skills Development 25%

You should write in a reflective and critical manner, identifying new skills and experiences

acquired during the placement, along with any existing skills that were developed further as

a result of your placement. (10%)

Identify any gaps in your skills, knowledge or experience. Discuss how you might address

these issues and suggest appropriate strategies to manage these. Conduct a personal

SWOT Analysis to help analyse your skills, knowledge or experience. (The SWOT analysis

should be attached as an appendix and discussed in this section). (10%)


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Support your writing with evidence through specific actions undertaken during the placement

and, where appropriate, make reference to learning theories such as Gibbs’ Model of

Reflection or Kolb. (5%)

There are a number of websites that can help you with this. Cumbria University has also

produced a useful guide:

http://www.cumbria.ac.uk/Public/LISS/Documents/skillsatcumbria/ReflectiveCycleGibbs.pdf

5. Conclusions 20%

You should provide a key summary of your placement(s), highlighting key achievements and

learning experiences and personal development as a consequence of your placement.

Reflect on how your experiences may have impacted on your career goals and what you

have learned about yourself. (10%)

You should also discuss how your work benefitted the organisation(s) you were placed with.

You should aim to make your reflection critical in nature and relate it to academic theory

where appropriate. (10%)

References (not part of the word count) 5%

Minimum of 7 references, using the Harvard system.

It is important that, throughout your report, you seek to bring aspects of your academic

learning to support any arguments or discussion regarding your input and the outcomes from

the work experience process.

Appendices (if appropriate) - not part of the word count

http://www.cumbria.ac.uk/Public/LISS/Documents/skillsatcumbria/ReflectiveCycleGibbs.pdf


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Appendix E

Assessment Sheet for WRIT1 - Reflective Report

Student Name:………………………………Student Number:………………………………...... Mark Feedback/Comments

1. Introduction

___ 10

2. Nature of the Role within the Organisation(s) Make reference to the requirement to maintain a Reflective Log

___ 10

3. The Organisation(s) and Recommendations

Reflect on placement organisation, referencing supporting academic literature. SWOT Analysis of organisation. Make appropriate recommendations to the organisation based on analysis.

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___ 10

4. Reflection on Skills Development

Identify new skills and experiences, and development of existing skills. Discuss how gaps in skills, knowledge or experience might be addressed and suggest appropriate strategies to manage this. Personal SWOT analysis. Appropriate reference to learning theories

___ 10

___ 10

___ 5

5. Conclusions

Highlight key achievements, learning experiences, personal development, impact on career goals. Reflect on these achievements from the organisation’s point of view and how they have benefitted.

___ 10

___ 10

References

___ 5

Overall Report Presentation

___ 5

TOTAL

100

Tutor Name: Tutor Signature: Date: General Comments:

Appendix F

How to make an effective presentation

Giving a presentation is a life skill, and one that employers expect all graduates to have. Use the experience you have at university to develop this skill and practice making a persuasive presentation.

As part of the assessment for BRM 6030 – Industrial Work Experience you are required to make a presentation for 30 minutes as a prerequisite for 20% of the mark for the module. The marking criteria are attached here so it is possible to see the distribution of marks for each section.

These notes are intended to assist you in making that presentation but they are not prescriptive and additional help is available elsewhere.

Some early thoughts……

• You are giving this talk as part of an assessed piece of work • You will be speaking to a small audience consisting of perhaps two or three

academics and your peer group of those who also undertook a year out • You will be talking about the year you spent out on placement working full

time. • The audience will expect you to describe the experience and the task you

undertook and where possible any management tasks and duties undertaken; to review your contribution to the organisation and to describe in detail the skills gained through the placement.

• To reflect upon what you have learnt and to evaluate your own progress and development

• You will be expected to include academic references in the presentation • You will be allocated approximately 30 minutes to cover and will take

additional questions at the end • The presentation will normally take place in early November on your return to

Cardiff Met, the date and venue will be advised by the Work Placement Team


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Basic structure for the presentation-

Introduction 5-10% ……………… tell the audience what you are going to say”

Main body of the presentation 75-80% …………………..“tell them”

Conclusions 5-10% ………………………….. “tell them what you’ve told them”.

Introduction

• Briefly introduce yourself. • Check that the audience can see and hear you comfortably • Say that you will take questions at the end • Give an outline of the structure of the talk • Try and capture the audiences’ attention at the beginning- start with a

question or an anecdote for example.

Main body of the presentation

• Remember good preparation is key so that you take the audience through your presentation in a logical and interesting fashion.

• Make your key points • Produce evidence to support these points • Where appropriate you can use anecdotes, examples, charts, graphs,

photographs, video clip, even artefacts that people can hand around!

Conclusions

• Summarise what you have said • Make your conclusions clear • End on a positive note. • Thank the audience for listening and ask for questions.


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Further preparation

Look over the presentation carefully to make sure it meets its objectives, make sure it is well structured and that the content is right

Visuals - prepare your slides. You will probably use PowerPoint but may also looks to use Prezi http://prezi.com/

Ensure your slides are clear and that text is easily read (24 points or larger)

Don’t put too much information on a slide

Watch the over use of colour-keep the themes simple

Practice, practice, practice, to get used to the sound of your own voice, to check the length of the presentation and once you are happy with it present to a friend or family member.

Try not to read from a script as this can appear wooden but you may try writing notes on cue cards of all the main points, taking care to keep them in order or to fasten them together loosely.

When speaking to your audience make eye contact around the room in a friendly way. Speak slowly and clearly and make sure you are audible

Move and gesture if you wish but avoid pacing or fiddling with your hands or a pen, for example

Nerves- you may be nervous, some relaxation techniques can help with this, but remember everyone in the audience wants to see you succeed. http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/PresentationNerves.htm

Good luck

http://prezi.com/

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/PresentationNerves.htm


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Appendix G

Work Experience Presentation Assessment Form (BRM5030 & BRM6030) Full year- up to 48 weeks

Student name………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Student Number……………………………………………………………………………………………….

Date of presentation……………………………………………………………………………………………

Placement Organisation………………………………………………………………………………………

Questions/Notes

Assessors Signature…………………………………………………………………Proposed Grade

Area Comments Mark

/15

Presentation Skills (Clarity of speech, timing vocabulary used, body language, positioning confidence)

Introduction (Self, content, context, agenda)

/5

Technical content (Understanding of learning experience, organisational practices, ability to reflect, relevant to learning outcomes)

/45

Coherence of presentation (Flow, cohesion, development, conclusion)

/5

Use of AV and other Supporting evidence (Quality, variety of modes, structure, spelling)

/10

Sources of Information/References (Relevance, diverse, cited correctly, up to date)

/10

Ability to answer questions (Confidence, clarity Appropriateness

/10


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Appendix H

Cardiff School of Management

PLACEMENT PROVIDER APPRAISAL FORM

Introduction Here at CSM Work Placements we would be grateful if you would kindly complete the attached appraisal form. This report will be shared with the student and will form a part of the academic assessment of the year out placement. (You are not required to score each question. This process will be undertaken by the Work Placement Team when receiving the student’s overall assessment for their work placement module. However, it may be helpful for the Placement Team to discuss your appraisal once received). Who should complete this form? We ask that the students’ line manager and/or mentor to complete the form based upon experience of working with the student. If this is not possible, we ask that the student’s mentor or most applicable work colleague completes the form. When should this form be completed? We ask that this form is completed as close to the end date of the placement as is practical. Copies of this form Copies of this form are available from the Work Placement Team. Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary. Returning the form Please return your completed copy of this form to: Work Placement Team, Cardiff School of Management, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Western Avenue, CARDIFF CF5 2YB

Student Name:_________________________________ Organisation: _________________________________


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1. What has the student learnt and how have they developed during this placement?

2. How well do you think they have met your objectives (set either at the beginning of

or during the placement)?

3. What projects have they completed or contributed to?

4. In what ways are they better prepared for the jobs market after completing this placement (this can include ‘soft’ skills as well as specific projects)?

5. How well do you think they have performed (in general and/or on specific projects)?

6. What are their strengths and weaknesses?

7. What have been their biggest/proudest achievements?

8. What areas of development do you suggest that they concentrate on in future jobs?

9. Any other comments Signed:_____________________________________________________________ Name (please print):__________________________________________________ Role:_______________________________________________________________ Relationship to the student:____________________________________________ (Mentor/Line Manager)

Date:___________________________________


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Appendix I

Professional Development Programme for Work Placement

Learning Undertaking

Student Name Student Number Date Module Number

In undertaking the Professional Development Programme for Work Placement at the Cardiff School of Management, you are starting the process of preparing for employment and you will be expected to demonstrate a commitment and professional approach to your work placement provider at all times.

The Work Placement Team at the Cardiff School of Management will provide you with support to allow you to successfully complete this academic module, but you must play your part. Employers will offer you a placement if they believe you can be of value to their organisation. The benefit of gaining a placement will improve your employability skills and future career prospects along with providing you with knowledge and understanding which can be applied to your academic learning.

PTO


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To maximise this opportunity we require that you agree to fulfil the following commitments for your Work Placement:

• Complete and return all the relevant documentation for the Work Placement Team including the Placement Approval Form and Health & Safety Checklist, ensuring it has been completed and signed by the placement provider.

• Complete and pass (at 75%) the on-line Health & Safety test through your Blackboard account before beginning your work placement

• The University, the placement provider and you the student have equal responsibility in ensuring that the risk from any aspect of work place hazards is minimised at all times. By signing this undertaking, you the student, are accepting your responsibility to ensure that you fully appreciate the importance of being aware at all times of potential Health & Safety hazards

• Maintain a Reflective Log in Blackboard throughout the placement period • Undertake to keep the Work Placement team informed of any changes or

issues throughout the placement period • Present yourself and behave in a professional manner in the work place, at all

times

In return for your commitment the CSM Work Placement Team will provide the following:

• Help and assistance with all the paperwork requirements for the module • You will be supplied with the name of an academic tutor for this module who

will be able to give feedback on your Reflective Logs and review your progress while you are out on placement

• If required, in pursuit of a placement, offer advice on the appropriateness of your CV, interview techniques and assistance with a range of possible placement opportunities

In signing this Learning Undertaking you confirm that you agree to all of the above terms.

Student Signature…………………………………………………

Date…………………………………………………………………


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Appendix J

STUDENT PLACEMENT APPROVAL FORM and

HEALTH & SAFETY CHECKLIST

Student Details

Student Name:

Student Number:

Course:

Contact Telephone Number:

Student Signature**: Date:

Placement Provider Contact Details

Placement Provider:

Address, including postcode:

Main Tel No:

Contact Name & Department:

Direct Tel No (if known):

email (if known):

Provider Signature**: Date:

Other Information about the placement:

Job Title / Project:

Department:

Start Date:

Proposed End Date:

**Must be completed PTO


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HEALTH & SAFETY CHECKLIST

Yes No

1 Has your organisation registered with either the Health and Safety Executive or the Local Authority in your area?

2 Do you have a written Health & Safety Policy?

3

Do you have a policy regarding health and safety training for people working in your undertaking, including use of vehicles, plant and equipment, and will you provide all necessary health and safety training for placement students?

4 Insurance:

a) Do you hold Employer and Public Liability Insurance? b) Will your insurance cover any liability incurred by a placement

student as a result of his/her duties as an employee?

5

Risk Assessment:

a) Have you carried out risk assessment of your work practices to identify possible risks whether to your own employees or to others within your undertaking?

b) Are risk assessments kept under regular review? c) Are the results of risk assessment implemented?

6

Accidents and Incidents:

a) Is there a formal procedure for reporting and recording accidents and incidents in accordance with RIDDOR and other legislation?

b) Have you procedures to be followed in the event of serious and imminent danger to people at work in your undertaking?

c) Will you report to the Cardiff School of Management all recorded accidents involving placement students?

d) Will you report to the Cardiff School of Management any sickness involving placement students which may be attributable to work?

The above statements are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signed: **____________________________________________________________

Position: ____________________________________________________________

Date: ______________________________________________________________

Contact Personnel - Who is your nominated contact for compliance with the requirements of health and safety legislation?

Name and Position: ___________________________________________________

Tel No: _______________________Email address: __________________________

**Must be completed