This unit is an exploratory vocational exposure unit: Industry Engagement Placement. It allows students to interact with the employment environment of an Industry in their chosen field of specialisation.
This unit will allow students to explore their aptitude for this vocation.
Students are supervised by an Academic at the College and a supervisor in the Industry Engagement Placement context. The placement will normally involve
+ at least 80 hours of work-engagement at the location of the Industry Engagement Placement
+ recording a journal
+ regular meetings with Industry Engagement Placement Supervisor
+ electronic meetings with the Academic in Charge
+ completion of an Industry Engagement Placement evaluation
The Academic in Charge will meet with the student on regular basis, help the student determine goals for the Industry Engagement Placement, read and comment on the student’s journal on a regular basis, and maintain contact with the Industry Engagement Placement Supervisor.
Topics:
+ Pre-engagement briefing
+ Reflection on vocation
+ Post-engagement reflections