Study information

MSc Industrial Placement - 2022 entry

MODULE TITLEMSc Industrial Placement CREDIT VALUE60
MODULE CODEENGM028 MODULE CONVENERUnknown
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 11 11 11
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 20
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
This module will provide you with extensive practical work experience in an industrial business that is of direct relevance to your development as an experienced professional.
 
You will get the chance to apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired from taught modules to authentic problem solving in the work place. Collaborating with your work placement employer, you will identify an engineering-based project that will constitute your MSc dissertation. Ideally, the dissertation should be based on the work that you will undertake during the placement, but this is not compulsory.
 
The placement will involve a substantial technical role in the host organisation. Individual placements are subject to availability and approval by the programme coordinator.
 
Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules: NO 
 
The module is suitable for non-specialist students. 
AIMS - intentions of the module
The industrial placement will give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills that you have obtained from taught modules to real engineering situations at a professional level. You will be expected to use your own initiative and creativity to integrate the knowledge that you have gained in several areas of your degree programme to deliver appropriate technical solutions in a professional manner. 
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).
 
The module contributes to learning outcomes: SM2fl, EA1fl, EA3fl, D1fl, D2fl, D3fl, ET1fl, ET2fl, ET4fl, ET5fl, ET6fl, EP2fl, EP3fl, EP4fl, G1fl, G2fl, G3fl and G4fl.
 
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 the work placement, you should be able to:
 
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge: EA1fl, EA2fl, D2fl, D3fl, ET1fl, ET2fl, ET4fl, ET5fl, ET6fl
  1. Demonstrate the acquisition of new knowledge and practical skills, the specifics being dependent on the particular work placement undertaken.
  2. Apply academic skills from the degree programme to analyse and identify solution of problems in a workplace setting.
  3. Demonstrate wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of engineering processes and methodologies and the ability to adapt them in unfamiliar situations also identifying constraints including regulatory, ethical, environmental and sustainability limitations.

 

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: D1fl, D2fl, D3fl, ET1fl, ET2fl, ET4fl, ET5fl, ET6fl, EP2fl, EP3fl
  1. Assess and manage risk, demonstrating wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of codes of practice, health and safety requirements and other professional practices.
  2. Select and use appropriate ICT based tools for analysis, design and communication with your audience.
  3. Critically analyse and present data to support decision making.
 
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge: EP4fl, G1fl-G4fl
 
  1. Produce a work-plan appropriate for the particular work placement undertaken.
  2. Demonstrate self-management skills, identifying and meeting targets within time constraints (with very little guidance required from project supervisor).
  3. Keep a journal focused on the key features of a learning experience, on monitoring the progress, and reflecting critically on your experience.
  4.  Work constructively as part of a team.
  5. Appreciate the constraints imposed in a work situation.
  6. Respond positively to work appraisal.
  7. Produce a written report conforming to a specified format and to a professional standard.
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

The work that you will carry out during the industrial placement 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 placement project report. 

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 20 Guided Independent Study 80 Placement / Study Abroad 500
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category

Hours of study time

Description

Scheduled learning & teaching activities

20

Regular meetings with the academic supervisor

Industrial placement

500 hours spread during the industrial placement

Independent work in a team with the day-to-day guidance of the company supervisor

Guided independent study

80

Research undertaken by student and preparation of reports

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

n/a

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 80 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 20
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment

% of Module

Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)

ILOs Assessed

Feedback Method

Work-plan

20

1000 words

1-4, 7, 8

Written

Placement report, including a reflective journal

60

6000 words

All

Written

Interview

20

30 min interview (including presentation and Q&A)

All

Written

 

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

All above

Coursework (100%) comprising of Placement report, including the reflective journal and interview

All

To be decided by the module lead

 

      

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Reassessment will be by a single piece of coursework combining the placement report and interview only. This will be worth 100% of the module. For deferred candidates, the module mark will be uncapped. For referred candidates, the module mark will be capped at 50%.

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

Other Resources:

Neugebaur, J "Making the Most of your Placement" , Sage Publications (2009), ISBN: 978-184787

 

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN
Set McMillan, K., Weyers, J. How to Write Essays and Assignments Pearson Education Skills Set 2010 978-0273726951
Set McMillan, K., Weyers, J. How to Write Dissertations and Project Reports Pearson Education 2010 978-0273726937
Set Bowden, J. Writing a Report: How to Prepare, Write and Present Effective Reports 8th How To Books Ltd 2008 978-1845282936
CREDIT VALUE 60 ECTS VALUE 30
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 7 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Friday 29th May 2020 LAST REVISION DATE Tuesday 16th August 2022
KEY WORDS SEARCH Industrial placement

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