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FB2PYA - Industrial Training Preparation

FB2PYA-Industrial Training Preparation

Module Provider: Food and Nutritional Sciences
Number of credits: 0 [0 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Emma Bennett
Email: e.j.bennett@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module provides you with information on placement opportunities for your year in industry and supports you in the application process. 


Aims:

The module aims to:




  • Give students information on placement opportunities for their year in industry

  • Provide students with information about companies and roles that exist within the food industry

  • Prepare students for the placement application process

  • Prepare students for their placement year


Assessable learning outcomes:

There is no assessment associated with this module.


Additional outcomes:

On completion of the module students should be able to:




  1. Understand the careers and companies that exist within the food industry

  2. Develop their job application skills


Outline content:

Preparation for the placement year, CV workshop, placement careers fair, one-to-one support sessions.   


Global context:

This module will help students find placement opportunities within the food industry, which operates on a global scale. 


Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Seminars and workshops. Other small group or 1:1 meetings will take place with members of staff as required.


Contact hours:
  Autumn Spring Summer
Lectures 2 3
Tutorials 7 7
Practicals classes and workshops 10 1
Guided independent study: 40 40 20
       
Total hours by term 59 48 23
       
Total hours for module 130

Summative Assessment Methods:
Method Percentage

Summative assessment- Examinations:

NA


Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

NA


Formative assessment methods:

NA


Penalties for late submission:

NA


Assessment requirements for a pass:

 NA


Reassessment arrangements:

 NA


Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books: 

2) Specialist equipment or materials: 

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear: 

4) Printing and binding: 

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification: 

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence: Costs of attending interviews for placements vary depending on location and mode of travel. It is therefore not possible to conclude on a cost.


Last updated: 25 November 2021

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.

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