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Parent Programme
Bachelor of Science in Computing
NFQ Level & Reference
Level 7 / Ref: M3.13
Duration
12 Weeks: Flexible delivery totalling
100 hours in the workplace
MODULE TITLE
Work Based Learning
STAGE
Award
Module Credit Unit
ECTS: 5

Work Based Learning Module

Work Based Learning Introduction

This module will provide an experiential learning context that will consolidate and integrate the programme modules.  It is designed to provide the learner with the opportunity to complete a relevant project for an organisation (public, private or voluntary).  The learner will identify an issue within the organisation that merits investigation and draw upon a wide range of specialised or conceptual information in order to formulate a response appropriate to that issue.

Indicative Syllabus Content

Introduction

  • Introduction to the module
  • Links with work/organisation
  • Communication
  • Creating a good impression

Roles and Responsibilities

  • As a learner
  • As an organisation

Report

  • General structure, preface material, introduction, body of report, final section, references and appendices
  • Methods of presentation; Writing styles, styles of presentation, length and format, layout and presentation of main text, presentation of tables and figures

Developing as a Reflective Practitioner

  • Reflection (how understanding of the issue/problem evolved)
  • What has been learnt that will inform and advise future actions

Minimum Intended Learning Outcomes (MIMLOs)

Upon successful completion of this module, the learner should be able to:
MIMLO1
Apply knowledge and skills gained in the study of this programme’s syllabus.
MIMLO2
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the host organisation, its aims, ethos, business model and management systems
MIMLO3
Research a computing issue identified by the participating organisation and draft a report that formulates and discusses a range of possible recommendations that address the issue.
MIMLO4
Prepare a reflective journal that describes the learner journey experienced by the learner.
MIMLO5
Present and defend the proposed recommendations / solutions displaying professionalism, strong teamwork, communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

Assessment

MIMLOs
Assessment
Percentage
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Work Based Learning Report Section
Total 100%
Reflective Learning Section
All Assessments
Presentation

Reassessment Opportunity

Where the combined marks of the assessment and examination do not reach the pass mark the learner will be required to repeat the element of assessment that they failed. Reassessment materials will be published on Moodle after the Examination Board Meeting and will be aligned to the MIMLOs and learners will be capped at 40% unless there are personal mitigating circumstances.

Work Placement Objectives

On completion of the work placement, each Learner will give a brief presentation based on their reflective learning report, the issue / objective they worked on during their work experience at the host organisation.

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