Study Guide

Objectives

The aim of this developmental work placement is for students to develop their practical skills in their field.

On completion of this placement, the student will
• be able to apply for a placement which develops his/her professional skills
• be able to assess his/her professional skills
• be able to set personal learning objectives for the placement
• be able to apply what he/she has learned in theory - know the main practical tasks of his/her profession
• be able to combine theory and practice - have a realistic understanding of the requirements and practices of the sector.

Content

The student attends the internship supervision sessions.
• The student attends the internship seminar in the field of competence.
• The student obtains an internship placement.
• The student prepares learning objectives for the internship period, which are agreed with the workplace internship supervisor.
• The student keeps a work diary during the internship period.
• The student prepares an internship report according to the given instructions and returns the report by the end of September.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

The traineeship will be rejected if the student has not completed a work diary or has not returned the traineeship report within six months of the end of the traineeship. The length of the traineeship is not completed as agreed.