Practical Training 1 (15 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the first half of the Practical Training (15 ECTS) students have achieved practical work life skills and been introduced to the work culture and environmental engineering and/or management in industry, public sector or NGO-level.

Depending on the place of performance, the credits from the practical training are put either under the Practical Training 1 or the International Practical Training 1. The first half of the Practical Training is completed after the total amount of credits from the Practical Training 1 and the International Practical Training 1 is 15 ECTS.

Prerequisites (course unit)

All Basic Studies (90 ECTS): Engineering Tools 1-3, Structure and Function of Natural and Industrial Environments 1-3

Evaluation methods and criteria

The practical training is accepted and the credits registered after the training is done under the supervison at the training placement. The credits are calculated based on the reported and confirmed working hours. The student has to submit a report/diary on the training and has to do a presentation in a practical training seminar.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Learning at the workplace.

Student workload

27 working hours = 1 credit.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Practical training.

International connections

Training placement can be outside Finland or at a multinational company.

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

In order to get the credits, the student has to show in the written report and practical training seminar that is familiar with the duties and practices in the field and is able to work in a working community..