Studying at York
Computer Science Placement - COM00011I
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2021-22 to Summer Term 2021-22 |
Module aims
The module (worth 120 credits) represents the industrial work placement. The placement seeks to provide you with work experience enhancing employability. A placement allows you to sample a particular industry. A placement aims to enable you to understand your course of study and its application in a working environment. For students enrolled on a 'with industry' route the placement year takes place after Stage 2.
Module learning outcomes
The learning outcomes for the Placement year in Industry for students are that on completion of the year and logbook students will be able to demonstrate that they are able to do the 4 mandatory outcomes marked with * * and two others.
Autonomy
1. Work under general direction.
2. Use discretion in identifying and resolving complex problems and assignments.
3. Determine when issues should be escalated to a higher level.
Influence
4. Interact with and influence colleagues.
5. Understand and collaborate on the analysis of user/ customer needs and represent this in your work
Complexity
6. Perform a broad range of work, sometimes complex and non routine.**
Business skills
7. Demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to issue resolution
8. Take the initiative in identifying and negotiating appropriate development opportunities.
9. Demonstrate effective communication skills. **
10. Contribute fully to the work of teams.
11. Plan, schedules and monitors own work competently within limited deadlines and according to relevant legislation, standards and procedures. **
12. Appreciate how own role relates to other roles and to the business of the employer or client.
13. Take action to develop own knowledge. **
The module aims and learning outcomes are referenced to SFIA 7 Framework: http://www.sfia-online.org
Indicative assessment
| Task | Length | % of module mark |
|---|---|---|
| Placement (UK or abroad) Placement Log book |
N/A | 100 |
Special assessment rules
Pass/fail
Indicative reassessment
None
Module feedback
Summative written feedback is provided for the logbook. In addition formative feedback is provided during the placement. Marking is not completed until the end of Autumn term after students return from placement because the process involves industry partners.
Indicative reading
N/A