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Core Module Information
Module title: Work Based Learning
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 120.00
ECTS credit value: 60
Module code: BSV09119
Module leader: Nirodha Fernando
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

You will fulfil a minimum of 30 weeks satisfactory employment with a Programme-related organisation. During your time with the organisation you will complete an analytical appraisal of a number of aspects of the organisation?s core business strengths and will complete a portfolio addressing the learning outcomes divided into job-related, personal and programme-related outcomes. The assessment criteria will be based upon a set of generic outcomes but modified by you to suit your particular workplace context.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Gain work experience relevant to the student’s programme of study.

LO2: Relate programme-based learning to the work environment.

LO3: Evaluate the situated learning experience, drawing upon a reflective diary to evidence work-based skills.

LO4: Analyse and evaluate the work-based practices of employer organisations.

LO5: Carry out a strategic appraisal of the innovation underpinning the situated learning experience organisations offer employees and enterprise supporting the work placement .

LO6: Develop the analytical and evaluative skills needed to conduct such a reflective and critically insightful evaluation of the work placement.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Nirodha Fernando
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 3 An online tutorial relating to the requirements of the workplace based learning module and the preparation of the learning log for submission and approval.
Face To Face Tutorial 3 An online recall event to address any questions and to provide guidance on the requirement for recoding a diary of experience for submission.
Other PLACEMENT 1191 You will undertake a minimum of 30 working weeks on a suitable and approved work placement relevant to your course of study.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 3 A face-to-face session on campus to run through the submission of the final case study report.
Total Study Hours1200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module1200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Learning Log 10 1~2 Week 6 HOURS= 1000 You will present a learning log proposal created in conjunction with the line management of the organisation you are working for during your placement. The log will detail the tasks that will be undertaken on your work placement.
Report 50 5~6 Exam Period , WORDS= 5000 You are to complete a report outlining a case study from your time with your employer which has allowed you to demonstrate how you have contributed to your organisation's activities and how the activity(ies) have mapped with your programme of studies.
Placement (Practical) 40 3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 5000 Weekly recording of experience gained in the workplace. This will comprise descriptions of the work tasks undertaken on a weekly basis for the two 15 -week University trimesters which comprise the minimum 30-week placement. This diary is your opportunity to record your experience and provide evidence of your evaluation and analysis of the work-based practices of your employer’s organisation.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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