Teaching and learning methods
During your Industrial Training you will fulfil the role of a trainee engineer and work full-time for a period of 10 weeks. A university assigned staff will monitor your progress during the placement period. You will keep a logbook to note your objectives, tasks, training undertaken and achievements throughout the placement period. The logbook will then be used to complete a reflective report and presentation, related to projects in which you have played a significant role during your placement. Where appropriate, your supervisor/line manager will assign a mentor who will be responsible for your day to day learning experience. At the start of your placement you should formulate a learning plan in conjunction with your Personal Academic Tutor, Placement Tutor or your industrial supervisor/line manager, taking into account the expected learning outcomes. In accordance with this learning plan, you will show evidence in your report of the learning outcomes that were weighted high in your learning plan. This should align to the competencies outlined in the UK-SPEC. Outcomes weighted low and medium in your learning plan should also be covered, but to a lesser extent. You should describe the distinctive aspects of your placement and demonstrate your understanding of the technical aspects of your work. In addition, you should indicate your role in the work described and show where you have exercised independent engineering and professional judgement (e.g. by using the STAR method – Situation, Task, Action, Result). The reflective report and presentation should contain a reflection of how you think you have developed during the placement.
