Work Placement 3Laajuus (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 and students can apply for work placement 3 after they have completed 120 cr. Students have to be registered as attendants during the work placement

Contents

Work placement period is normally uninterrupted. Work placement can be full-time or part-time work with a minimum of 20 h/week. A students has to submit a work placement notification to the work placement coordinator to seek acceptance for the planned work placement duties. 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.
• Giving feedback on the learning platform or submitting a Work Placement Abroad –student report

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

Completion of work placement 1 and 2, and 120 cr.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Working at the place of work and submitting reports.
Accreditation of prior learning (APL) 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