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Module

Introduction to 'With Industrial Experience'

Module description

This 1st year module is for students intending to under-take a year-long placement in a four-year WIE programme.

It will provide opportunity and support to develop the employability and personal development skills needed to explore career opportunities, to source and apply for an industrial placement.

Delivery is through blended learning with a combination of workshops, lectures and e-learning units, mainly in term 2.  Completion of all sessions is mandatory unless specified as optional.  

You will meet students who recently completed industrial placements, engage with employers, and will receive support from the Careers Team and wider “WIE” community.

#Employability and exploring careers. #Being proactive to get ahead.

 

Additional Information:

 

Internationalisation:

This can lead to a 3rd year placement in the UK or internationally, with overseas placements considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

External Engagement:

You will engage with leading graduate employers as part of optional events made available via the Business School and University Careers Teams.

 

Employability:

You will develop your understanding of employability skills and competencies through the module learning activities, assessments and optional networking events. 

Full module specification

Module title:Introduction to 'With Industrial Experience'
Module code:BSD1002
Module level:1
Academic year:2023/4
Module lecturers:
  • Dr Peta Myers - Convenor
Module credit:
ECTS value:

0

Pre-requisites:

None

Co-requisites:

BEP1130 is the equivalent module for eligible Penryn students intending on pursuing WIE (exc. BSc Business)

Duration of module: Duration (weeks) - term 1:

0

Duration (weeks) - term 2:

11

Duration (weeks) - term 3:

0

Module aims

This is a non-credit bearing module that aims to prepare students on ‘with Industrial Experience’ programmes for the tasks and activities related to finding and securing a suitable placement for the third year of their degree.

The combination of workshops, lectures and e-learning units focus on career exploration, self-awareness of personal strengths, searching and applying for placements, and interview technique.  There will also be opportunities to meet with employers and with peer mentors (students who recently completed industrial placements).

ILO: Module-specific skills

  • 1. Differentiate the employability skills (competencies) relevant to placements or graduate employment
  • 2. Identify and critically reflect on personal experiences that demonstrate relevant employability skills;

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

  • 3. Locate and interpret information sources to identify academic and employability skills development opportunities on your degree
  • 4. Locate and interpret information sources to identify career options where a degree in your degree subject area is essential/desirable/useful.

ILO: Personal and key skills

  • 5. appraise the purpose and benefits of undertaking a 12-month placement;
  • 6. locate appropriate services and resources to help with career planning and placement search;

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
12220

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity12Lectures and workshops
Guided Independent Study22Research for potential roles, interview preparation, CV building

Formative assessment

Form of assessmentSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
CV assignmentC: Draft CV (1-2 pages)1,2,6Verbal feedback from the Careers Team and peers
Application form assignment D: Draft application form (750 -1000 words)1,2,6Verbal feedback from the Careers Team and peers

Summative assessment (% of credit)

CourseworkWritten examsPractical exams
10000

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment% of creditSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Portfolio of evidence: submitted in 4 stages: A, B, C and D 100A: Career action plan 10% – 10 MCQ quiz on ELE (1 hour) B: LinkedIn profile 30%: due T2C: Final CV (1-2 pages) 30%: due T2 D: Final Application form (1000 – 1800 words) 30%: due T2 A – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 B - 2 C – 1, 2, 6 D – 1,2, 6Written feedback from the careers team
0
0
0
0
0

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessmentForm of re-assessmentILOs re-assessedTimescale for re-assessment
As aboveAs above, can take component(s) as required1-6August/September Reassessment Period

Re-assessment notes

A pre-requisite for progression to BSD2002 is a BSD1002 mark of 50% or higher.

If a student fails to meet this BSD2002 pre-requisite they will be referred in any necessary components from BSD1002, and capped at 50%.

Those students who fail to meet the pre-requisites for BSD2002 will be transferred back to the three year degree.  

1) The pre-requisites are:  Achieving a mark of 50% or higher in BSD1002

AND

2)  Achieving a weighted average of 50% or higher across Year 1.

N.B. Assessments submitted late, but within 2 weeks of the stated deadlines, will be capped at 50%. 

Syllabus plan

Term 2 Lectures  

vâ?¯ Introduction to WIE and WIE assignments explained  

vâ?¯ Start with you  

v  Signposting to all our services 

vâ?¯ LinkedIn

vâ?¯ CVs  

vâ?¯ Application forms and cover letters  

vâ?¯ Interview techniques 

vâ?¯ Placement search  


Term 2  Workshops

v  CV

v  Effective application forms

 

Optional Events

Business School Placements fair (early Term 1 of 2nd year)

Branching Out networking event with 4th year WIE students (Term 2)

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Inkson, K, Dries, N. and Arnold, J. (2015) Understanding careers, London: Sage

ELE – BSD1002 Introduction to With Industrial Experience

My Career Zone Digital -  Business School - Placement preparation & workplace skills

 ‘Your Employability Skills’ YES pages:  ex.ac.uk/yes

 

Module has an active ELE page?

Yes

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/internships/

Career Zone on-line careers resources:

Deciding:  http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/careerplanning/deciding/

Planning:  http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/careerplanning/planning/

Competing: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/careerplanning/competing/

 

Indicative learning resources - Other resources

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Origin date

25/09/2013

Last revision date

10/08/2022