Learning Outcomes from Placement

Learning Outcomes from Placement

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:

Knowledge:

K1. Demonstrate critical understanding of Leadership Theories and the sociological concept of Reflexivity.

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

Skills

S1. Ability to apply theory to practice and demonstrate reflexivity to analyse own or observed practice

S2. Ability to apply SWOT analysis to organisation focusing on leadership

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

·Extend and evaluate your understanding of their chosen programme pathway

·Broaden their awareness of organisational processes and policies

·Enhance analytic and written communication skills

·Identify those transferable skills which they would like to develop

·Evaluate their competence in these skills

Who is responsible for organizing the Placement?

The student is responsible for identifying and contacting a potential placement opportunity. However, both the Placement Tutor and the Academic Team may be able to help with suggestions and possible initial contacts where possible. Once the student has identified a potential placement, and before they start, they need to complete all appropriate documentation – see below. The student will not officially be considered as being on placement until this documentation has been completed and returned to the Placement Tutor for approval.

The placement lasts for 100 hours with the timing and structure being negotiated between the student and placement provider. It will take place between September, 2020 and November 2020.

The placement should be negotiated by the student and approved by the module leader. For the purposes of the module, the placement activity will be undertaken for, or through, an agency or organisation whose aim it is to support people within a health and social care context. The placement will normally be around London and the South East of England.

Each student should consider their personal skills and interests when choosing a placement, which could be in a wide variety of agencies. Any activity may be considered, if it enables them to meet the learning objectives and other requirements of the module. Whilst the Tutor may offer support, it is the responsibility of the student to make any contact with an organization.

Knowledge:

The placement should be negotiated with a Practice Supervisor and should provide the opportunity to observe and become involved in normal organisational activities relevant to the student’s interests, knowledge, skills and abilities. The exact nature of the placement will vary and be unique to each student. It is important to identify a practice supervisor who agrees to provide on-going support and guidance in the placement.

The placement should be for a total of 100 hours, the duties and times being negotiated between the student and the practice supervisor when agreeing the Learning Contract (see below). The placement may commence with an on-site induction and students may, if appropriate, be required to undergo training. These requirements will be included in the Learning Contract and will be included in your required 100 hours of placement.

Preparing a CV: Some organisations will ask for a CV. The student is therefore encouraged to either initiate or update their CV prior to approaching an organization. Advice and guidance on this are available from the University Careers and Employability Service.

Work based placements will give you a valuable opportunity to put your learning into practice, develop professional skills and become more employable. You will spend a minimum of 100 hours with an external employer in a role directly relevant to your course.   

Essential info   

•You’ll spend 100 hours in the workplace.

•The placement will be a good fit with your course, meaning you’ll be able to learn the relevant care skills for your profession.

•The placement will take place during [September 2020], from [November 2020]

•Completing your placement is compulsory. Non-attendance is not an option.

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.

Professional placements have been designed, so that when you finish your course, you are best placed to progress, whether that is directly into employment, higher level skills training such as an apprenticeship, or pursuing more education. A meaningful professional placement will make a significant difference to your future employment prospects, and make you stand out against other applicants in the job market.

How is the Student Assessed?

This assessment is an easy and must be done on word doc separetly

The student must present at the end of the placement a portfolio of evidence. This includes the following:

·A written Portfolio of your organisation by identifying and analysing own or observed practice and a Personal Profile/Placement Journal/Diary which covers the leadership theories, ethical codes, linking theory and practice; based on the experiences using sociological concept of reflexivity as a guidance. It will Include literature searches and referencing (Approx. 3000 words)

·A learning contract drawn up between student and placement provider on the profile plus additional material in support