Syllabus

ÖT0009 Qualified work placement 2, 15.0 Credits

Subjects

Education cycle

Advanced study in the main field

Grading scale

Language

Prior knowledge

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give the student an insight in advanced tasks connected to a potential future proffession.

After having completed the course the student shall be able to

• fully account for the skills required for the specific profession

• carry out certain practical tasks connected to the profession

• fully account for the working conditions and the various professional roles in the workplace.

detailed

• account for the role in society played by the organisation/company

• demonstrate the ability to identify their need of further knowledge and to develop their ’skills in relation to employment

• reflect on ethical issues in relation to the activities at the work place.

Content

For approximately 80% of the time, the student will participate in the daily tasks at the place of work. The student will have access to academic supervision as well as a supervisor at the organisation/company. After the period of practical training, the student shall analyze and summarize experiences and present them in written form, and orally.

The written report shall include a presentation of the work place, an overview of the tasks and reflections on what is the course objective.

The practical instruction in the work place is designed individually between supervisors and students

Grading form

Formats and requirements for examination

Approved written and oral presentation of experiences from practical exercises, and participation in compulsory activities

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

Responsible department

Department of Ecology