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You are employed as Graduate Apprenticeships and you undertake a wide range of tasks during your employment in context relevant to their role. You will develop a deeper understanding of their own personal and professional development and how this can be of benefit to their organisation. You will produce an interim report and give a poster presentation. You will peer assess each other’s presentations to provide constructive and meaningful feedback allowing reflection on your own communication and professional practices. You will be expected to keep a reflective log of your work to aid the production of the two reports which apply learning from the course in your workplace, reflecting on its application and evaluating results. Formative feedback will be given on the reflective log during weeks 4 to 6. The interim and final report will outline employment-related and personal objectives. The module will allow you the opportunity to discuss and demonstrate your professional practice in the workplace. The learning outcomes assess your knowledge and skills appropriate to your work-place with an emphasis on the development of business, technology and soft skills. This module is designed to develop critical reflective practice, skills and attitudes, and act as a focus for their continuous professional development.
The module will allow you the opportunity to discuss and demonstrate their professional practice in the workplace. You may reflect upon responsibilities such as:
• Demonstrating an understanding of organisational functions, processes and structures
• Analyse the needs of internal/external stakeholders
• Communicate effectively within a range of organisational contexts
• Plan and implement work goals, objectives and priorities and responsibilities with others.
• Demonstrate self-confidence and initiative in a range of organisational situations
• Evaluate how academic study interacts with and influences the workplace
• Appraise/ implement new Civil Engineering materials/practices
• Use/appraise/implement new software packages or processes related to Civil Engineering
• Identify user needs and develop requirements specifications
• Apply knowledge in the production of user / system documentation
• Project management
Assessment consists of an interim report, poster presentation and a final written report submitted electronically. The interim report and presentation will outline the organisations performance, market place and recommendations for future opportunities. The Final Report reflects on your organisation, your role and your achievement of the Learning Outcomes for the module.

LO1: Demonstrate a knowledge of and apply Civil Engineering skills to practical problems in the workplace.
LO2: Identify and apply appropriate skills to support team-working, decision-making, time management and communication skills in the workplace.
LO3: Conduct a programme of work over an extended period, including the associated planning, target- setting, record-keeping and reporting.
LO4: Critically appraise, reflect and report on personal, professional and technical achievements taking
into consideration ethical and professional issues.
LO5: Demonstrate and critically reflect upon organisational performance, market place and opportunities.
LO6: Demonstrate an understanding of current Health and Safety practices associated with Civil Engineering projects.