Professional Work Placement (15 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

a) Work placement in a company/organisation
b) Recognition of prior learning (AHOT)

Intro

Work placement is a great opportunity to get to know your area of interest and try different work assignments. Work placement gives you the opportunity to approach your job with an analytical, exploratory and developmental approach. Work placement can often even open the doors to a permanent job.
The total scope of the work placement is 30 ECTS. Work placement consists of basic and specialisation work placement as defined by the degree. You can complete your work placement according to the instructions of your degree: full-time or part-time, in one or more parts, in one or more jobs. The scope of the specialisation work placement is determined by your own skills and the requirements of the degree.

Materials

Work placement instructions and return of documents as required by the degree.

Teaching methods and instruction

Learning objectives
After the work placement, students are able to
• identify and evaluate their own professional strengths and areas for development from the perspective of expertise in their field
• act in accordance with the rules of the work community
• evaluate the activities of the organisation and, if necessary, make justified development proposals
• continuously develop and update skills required at work as well as study and career plans
Contents
Work placement can be completed in a suitable Finnish or international company, public entity or other suitable organisation, such as various associations or non-profit organisations. The student can also work as an entrepreneur in his/her own company. Work placement can also be completed abroad.
Implementation methods, Demonstration and Work&Study
a) Work placement in a company/organisation
b) Recognition of prior learning (AHOT)

Working life connections

Work placement is a great opportunity to get to know your area of interest and try different work assignments. Work placement gives you the opportunity to approach your job with an analytical, exploratory and developmental approach. Work placement can often even open the doors to a permanent job.
The total scope of the work placement is 30 ECTS. Work placement consists of basic and specialisation work placement as defined by the degree. You can complete your work placement according to the instructions of your degree: full-time or part-time, in one or more parts, in one or more jobs. The scope of the specialisation work placement is determined by your own skills and the requirements of the degree.

Learning assignments

1. submit your work contract in Moodle
2 Submit your work certificate in Moodle
3.Writing a report (Haaga-Helia long report template) or present your work placement in oral with the support of a short PowerPoint presentation