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HPM200: Industrial Placement

Module Title Industrial Placement
Module Code HPM200
Module Tutor Alan Marvell
School Leisure
CAT Points 120
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass HPM101 and pass HPM102 and pass HPM201
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module provides the student with the opportunity to consolidate and compliment their academic learning with vocational experience in the leisure industries. The placement provides supervised work experience in an organisation within the sector, as appropriate to the student's single honours, major or joint field(s) of study.
Indicative Syllabus 48 week minimum period of work experience relevant to the student's field of study. Learning driven by practical experience in the work place. Progress and development assessed against an agreed framework of objectives.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and understanding
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
a) Develop individual maturity, self-awareness and confidence in a work setting;
b) Develop management skills such as negotiation, leadership, analysis to demonstrate personal and professional development.
c) Apply theoretical knowledge to the work environment.
d) Gain an insight into the strategic aspects of running a business.



ii. Skills
Each placement experience will be unique, but students may expect to be given the opportunity to develop some or all of the following key skills areas during the placement period:
Area 1) Application of Numerical Techniques
Area 2) Communication and Literacy
Area 3) Problem Solving Area 4) Independent Learning and Working
Area 5) Working with Others
Area 6) Information and Communication Technology
Area 7) Vocational skills - these will be specific to the field and to the placement.
Learning and Teaching Activities Formal tutorials, briefings and debriefings take place at the University prior to, during and after the placement period. Whilst on placement, learning will be guided by individual training programmes, a series of learning agreements and action plans. Guidance will be provided by mentors in the placement organisation, visiting tutors from the Department of Leisure,Tourism and Hospitality and the placement office staff.
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Practical Exam: Display, Show or Performance: Potfolio
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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