Work Placement 1Laajuus (10 cr)

Learning objectives

The students
• learn to develop their professional skills and to link their academic studies with real-life work practices
• are able to evaluate and develop their workplace environment
Work placement is an integral part of polytechnic studies. The placement work has to be approved in advance by the work placement co-ordinator by submitting a notification via MyNet. Students have to be registered as attendants to this course during the work placement.

Contents

Work placement period is normally uninterrupted but students can complete their work placement also in two or three parts. Work placement can be full-time or part-time work with a minimum of 20 h/week. Work placement comprises the following:
• Participation in a placement info meeting before work placement.
• Contact with the work placement advisor (lecturer) before and during the placement.
• Placement period in an approved company or organization. Keeping a learning log.
• Submitting a written or an oral placement report with the required attachments. Alternatively, writing HH work placement blog and submitting the required documents to the advisor.
• Giving feedback on the learning platform or submitting a Work Placement Abroad –student report

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

Completion of 30-60 cr before the work placement begins

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Working at the place of work and submitting reports.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is observed on the course according to separate instructions.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass/Fail by the work placement advisor.
The employer or supervisor at the work placement evaluates the student’s competence and gives a written evaluation/testimonial

Further information

Leena Törmälä, Porvoo Campus
Liisa Wallenius, Porvoo Campus