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The module provides an opportunity to undertake work or research training in real world settings.

You will undertake a minimum of 180 hours placement within an appropriate organisation, where you will have the opportunity to apply your skills in order to reinforce the organisation’s existing practices.
This will allow you to implement your theoretical knowledge and gain valuable professional experiences as you collaborate with an enterprise, attempt to start own business, or undertake research projects.

You will negotiate, with your line manager, mentor, or a research supervisor, a learning agreement, which will identify relevant objectives. These, once agreed, will form the basis of a written piece of work, which will be based on a live placement issues.

This module is designed to develop critical reflective practice, specialist skills, and act as a focus for your continuous professional development.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Evaluate the theories and concepts of the area of study, and show evidence of understanding of the relationship of these concepts to placement practices
LO2: Conduct a programme of work over an extended period, including the associated planning, target-setting, record-keeping and reporting.
LO3: Evaluate team-working, decision-making, time management and communication skills in the workplace.
LO4: Critically appraise, reflect and report on personal, professional and technical achievements.
LO5: Demonstrate and evaluate the application of principles and practice of professional and ethical behaviour in the workplace.