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: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Mrs Justine Norris
Email: j.f.norris@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.

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: 4 September 2023