Benefits of Work Based Learning Placements for Health and Social Care Students

Understanding of Organisational Theories and Ethical Codes of Conduct

The purpose of the placement is to help the student improving their own learning and performance whilst relating subject specific knowledge within the ‘work environment’.

Specifically, the learning outcomes for the module are as follows:

K1. Understanding of organisational theories

K2. Ethical codes of conduct relevant to health and social care practice Skills

S1. Ability to apply theory to practice

S2. Ability to use ‘Reflection on Action’ to analyse own, or observed, practice

S3. Ability to present material in a clear and coherent manner, which demonstrate good literature searching and referencing skills

S4. Ability to undertake, and log the hours spent, on a work based learning placement

What are the benefits for you?

? Build and develop your professional skills, increasing your competence and ability to progress into skilled employment.

? Further develop “soft skills” such as communicating, teamwork and problem solving.

? Gain deeper knowledge of the running of an organisation business and teamwork principles

? Opportunity for personal growth: develop self-reliance, step out of your comfort zone, build confidence and learn about yourself.

Identify your strengths and preferences for future career options.

? Potentially secure a job or apprenticeship with the employer afterwards and on completion of your course

? Build a valuable working relationship with an employer, resulting in a more meaningful reference to use for future job applications.

? Grow your network in the profession (including making contacts in other organisations), helping you to identify future job roles.