Study Guide

Objective

The aim of the traineeship is to familiarise students with practical work tasks and the application of knowledge and skills in working life, especially in the context of vocational studies.
The aim of the placement is to support the student's academic development, the development of practical working life skills and the development of personal skills.
The traineeship can be carried out in the country or abroad in a relevant work environment and in a relevant job.

Content

Pre-training information before the training
Approval of the traineeship contract
500 hours of work experience in a relevant work environment and tasks
Learning assignment for the traineeship
Internship diary
Application for feedback from the employer
Traineeship evaluation and reporting

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
Students can independently search for a placement in the home country or abroad that supports his/her professional orientation and development. He/she attends the placement information sessions, fills in the placement contract form and has the contract approved by the employer and the training coordinator before signing it.
The student is able to find out independently about the organisation of his/her placement, its working logic, the different tasks and the services offered.
The student can work in the different tasks of the placement site, using the knowledge acquired in his/her undergraduate and professional studies. The Student recognises the importance of different roles in an organisation.
The student defines the learning task of the placement at the contract stage and carries it out and reports on it as instructed.
The student is able to reflect on his/her professional development and the relevance of his/her studies. The student keeps a diary and prepares an internship report in accordance with the instructions, evaluating the internship.

Failed:
The student has not completed the practical training period or has not prepared the required reports as instructed.

Prerequisites

Basic studies completed and a sufficient amount of professional studies, at least 105 credits in total.

Further information

RD 20 cr