Practical Training (30 cr)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

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 development of the student's knowledge, practical work skills and personal competences. The traineeship can be carried out in the country of origin or abroad in a relevant work environment.

Accomplishment methods

An alternative delivery method will be agreed with the traineeship coordinator. An application must be submitted for the identification of prior learning (AHOT).

Content

Pre-training information before the training
Approval of the traineeship contract
750 hours of continuous training in a relevant work environment
Internship assignment
Internship diary
Application for employer feedback
Traineeship evaluation and reporting

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Accepted:
Students can independently search for a placement in their home country or abroad that supports their professional orientation. He/she attends the placement information sessions, indicates the learning objectives for the placement, fills in the placement contract form and has the contract approved by the employer and the placement coordinator before signing it.
The student will independently find out about the organisation, the operating logic, the different tasks and the services offered at the placement site.
The student works in the different tasks of the placement, using the knowledge acquired in the basic, vocational and alternative vocational studies. He/she recognise the importance of different roles within an organisation. The student defines the learning task of the placement at the contract stage and carries out and report on it as instructed.
The student can reflect on his/her professional development and the relevance of his/her studies. The student keeps a diary and prepares a placement report in accordance with the instructions, evaluating the placement.

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

Qualifications

Basic studies and a sufficinet amount of professional studies. Students are assumed to have at least 90 cr.