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This module provides the student with the opportunity to consolidate and complement their academic learning with vocational experience in the leisure industries. The placement provides supervised work experience in an organisation within a sector, as appropriate to the student's programme of study.

48 week minimum period of work experience relevant to the student's programme of study. Learning driven by practical experience in the work place. Progress and development assessed against an agreed framework of objectives.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. Develop individual maturity, self-awareness and confidence in a work setting;
2. Develop key management skills such as negotiation, leadership and analysis to demonstrate personal and professional development;
3. Apply theoretical knowledge to the work environment;
4. Gain an insight into the strategic aspects of running a business; and
5. Demonstrate a range of key skills that are required for personal effectiveness:  application of numerical techniques; communication and literacy; problem solving; independent learning and working; working with others; information and communication technology; vocational skills, specific to the programme of study and to the placement.

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