The aim of this module is to give students a deeper understanding of the industry in which they are placed. As part of the placement students will undertake a significant work based project as the module deliverable. The project provides learners with an opportunity to undertake a substantial, individual project and take responsibility for a full project life cycle. This module will enable learners to consolidate and further their chosen area of study, and integrate knowledge and skills acquired from other modules that are part of this course. A project report will form a major component of the assessment of this module. Therefore, learners will be required to further develop written and oral communication skills alongside practical design and implementation skills. In conjunction with enabling the learners intellectual development, this module also aims to motivate the learners to develop their independence, confidence and self-esteem.
Indicative Syllabus
There is no formal syllabus since each project will be unique. However, the project should include activities such as the following: 1. Project proposal and scope; 2. Feasibility evaluation; 3. Review of relevant research and technical information; 4. Outline project plan to include milestones, strategies, task characteristics, task information, risk analysis; 5. Detailed project plan to include dependencies, resources/facilities dependencies, Gantt charts; 6. Design and prototyping; 7. Presentation of initial designs/prototypes; 8. Development and implementation of project; 9. Testing, evaluation and analysis of project effectiveness; 10. Review conclusions and reflections; 11. Preparation of final report; 12. Presentation/demonstration of final project;
Placement and project handbook
In order to support the work placement and project, a student handbook will be developed which clearly sets out the responsibilities of the student, the employer and the Institute with regard to the work placement and project. The handbook will also describe the key phases of the project, describe key deliverables and milestones and outline marking criteria and assessment methods for each phase of the project.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |