Year in Industry

MATS30170 Year in Industry - FBT 120 Full year Undergraduate Level 6 Paul Cowell Unit coordinator Department of Materials 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 60.0 The unit provides opportunity for students to develop the understanding of their classroom learning activities in a real life personal learning environment. The unit provides an opportunity for students to develop their understanding of classroom learning activities in a real-life personal learning environment.Students will develop their understanding of work and business situations and how to manage them. They will develop their abilities through reflective practice. They will work on projects in the field of textiles, design or fashion business. They will develop transferable skills, such as: team working, project planning, business writing and oral communication. <div style="color: rgb(60, 60, 60); font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </div>  The unit aims to transfer skills, 1  -  Knowledge and understanding from classroom learning into the workplace. WIE students are expected to:<ul><li>complete subject-specific projects in industry </li><li>develop skills to plan, manage and execute projects in textiles, design or fashion business. </li><li>comprehend the industrial/commercial context of their classroom learning activities, </li><li>develop interpersonal, communication and presentations skills in a working environment, </li><li>apply their workplace personal management skills and business knowledge to their final year studies.</li></ul>  A greater depth of the learning outcomes are covered in the following sections: <ul> <li> Knowledge and understanding</li> <li> Intellectual skills</li> <li> Practical skills</li> <li> Transferable skills and personal qualities</li> </ul> Explain how the placement role contributes to the companyDescribe and analyse daily routines, projects and contemporary practices within the industrial organisation Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:A13.    Demonstrate a cultural sensitivity and awareness necessary to function effectively in the organisation/ host country.   Examine and clarify relationships between units of academic study and the industrial placementQuestion contemporary industrial and commercial practices using balanced, logical and supported argumentIdentify, investigate and solve workplace problemsContributing to the programme learning outcomes:B6.    Undertake the development and execution of a major independent project in an appropriate area.B7.    Communicate subject-knowledge and expertise effectively within an industrial environment.B8.    Demonstrate knowledge of their learning in different contextual frameworks and situations, both within and beyond their chosen field.   Plan, organise and manage tasks and activities relating to the placement role.Act with increasing autonomy, with reduced need for supervision and direction, within defined guidelines Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:C3.    Act Autonomously with limited supervision or direction within negotiated guidelines, individually and as part of a team.C7.    Operate successfully in a business/ industrial / cultural context.  Communicate clearly, fluently and effectively in a range of styles appropriate to contextEngage effectively as a member of a team and report on own team-working skillsExamine personal performance and experience and use this as a basis for personal/professional development.Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:D1.    An ability to act ethically and communicate appropriately in a variety of complex and unpredictable contexts.D2.    An ability to plan, manage and evaluate the investigation into and acquisition of new knowledge.D3.    Clear and effective communication, using a range of styles and employing various media appropriate to the context.D4.    Effective engagement in problem solving, academic discussion and presentation of arguments in a professional manner to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.D5.    Critical reflection upon own performance and use this to identify areas for personal development as part of a lifelong learning strategy and a foundation for continuing professional development.D7.    An understanding of factors that enhance group processes; leadership, negotiation and team working, evaluating own effectiveness with a team and modifying own behaviour as appropriate.D9.    The transferable skills and personal qualities needed to function in an organisation/ host country This is primarily a work-based learning unit. Blackboard will be used for communication, provision of information and assessment. Academic supervisors will utilise Blackboard to view coursework and provide feedback.  On-site visits will be paid to students in their workplace (or remote/skype interviews for placements abroad) to establish how well the student has integrated in the workplace and developed as an employee.General assistance throughout the unit includes:<ul><li>The provision of comprehensive unit information via Blackboard (documents, podcasts, etc.)</li><li>An opportunity for students to communicate with their Academic Supervisor by email, telephone and or Zoom throughout the placement year.</li><li>Formative feedback throughout the unit via e-logs to help students gauge their progress and to check their understanding.</li></ul>Transferable skills including business communication, project work, team work, presentation skills and writing skills will be developed in this unit. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their personal learning and development throughout the year.  2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% Feedback given (written) N Students are not required to purchase any textbooks for this unit; however, the following are recommended:<ul><li>Fanthome, C. (2004) Work Placements - A Survival Guide for Students (Palgrave Study Skills),</li><li>Palgrave Macmillan</li><li>Herbert, I. & Rothwell, A. (2004) Managing Your Placement: A Skills Based Approach, Palgrave</li><li>Macmillan</li><li>Neugebauer, J. & Evans-Brain, J. (2009) Making the Most of Your Placement (SAGE Study Skills Series), SAGE Publications Ltd</li><li>Williams, K. Woolliams, M. Spiro, J. (2012) Reflective Writing (Pocket Study Skills), Palgrave Macmillan</li></ul>Websites to Look for Journal Articles:<ul><li><a href="http://www.emeraldinsight.com">http://www.emeraldinsight.com</a></li><li><a href="http://www.elsevier.com">http://www.elsevier.com</a></li><li>http://www.sciencedirect.com</li></ul>Relevant Journals to Consult using E-journals via the Library Website include:<ul><li>Drapers</li><li>Textile Outlook International</li><li>Journal of the Textile Institute</li></ul> Lectures 10 0 0