Tutors: Tanya Goosen, David Lord

University of Chichester

WORK PLACEMENT EMPLOYER/STUDENT ASSESSMENT

Employer/Student Assessment Form University of Chichester

DEPARTMENT OF SPORT DEVELOPMENT AND

MANAGEMENT

WORK PLACEMENT MODULE

MODULE TUTORS – Tanya Goosen, David Lord

Name Telephone/Email

Student

Employer

Supervisor

Tutor

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education and Work-

Based learning Module

Quality Assurance

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)

sets out an overarching code of practice for work-based and

placement learning in programmes awarded by UK Higher

Education Institutions. These principles underpin the ‘Good

Practice Guide’ set out by the University of Chichester and the

Department of Sport Development and Management. The

module incorporates guidelines approved by Skills Active (the

Sector Training Council) and the Institute for the Management

of Sport and Physical Activity (IMSPA).

The Department of Sport Development and Management is

committed to the QAA principles of good practice and the extent

to which this is implemented is demonstrated below:

1. Learning outcomes are clearly identified and contribute to the overall and coherent aims of

the programme

2. Students are assessed appropriately with an emphasis on supporting student learning as well

as measuring academic achievement. Students are given a range of opportunities to

demonstrate achievement of their learning.

3. Policies and procedures are in place to identify responsibilities of academic staff , employer

partners and students. This is achieved by the provision of a Mentor and Student handbook

which sets out the specific responsibilities of all parties concerned .the norms and

expectations for professional conduct and the ethical framework upon which these

expectations are judged. The learning contract sets out key roles and responsibilities and is

a requirement of the placement.

4. A risk assessment is carried out

5. Students are given timely information, support and guidance prior to , throughout and

following their work placement. This is provided through the system of supervisor tutorials,

visits and workshops.

6. The Department have policies and procedures for securing, monitoring, administering and

reviewing work based learning.

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Aim – This module offers the student the opportunity to complete a

unit of directed study in the work place. This should incorporate 210

hours (6 weeks intensive or within flexible working arrangements)

of work of value to the employer.

Learning Outcomes – At the conclusion of this module student’s

should be able to:

Relate aspects of sport management and/or development

theory to practice

Gain useful relevant work experience in a

sport/leisure/health or approved organisation

Complete work of value both to the student and host

organisation

Demonstrate certain skills and competencies gained on the

placement

Reflect critically on performance in the work placement and

pre determined learning objectives

Assemble a portfolio of evidence to support learning gained

The Proposal and Learning Agreement

Prior to commencement the student is required to produce a

Proposal and Learning Agreement (This is worth 10% of the overall

module assessment grade). This should inform the tutor of the

following information:

Brief statement of where, when and how the work placement

will be carried out

Statement of the intended learning objectives of the

placement (agreed with mentor and tutor as 3 Professional

and 2 Personal)

Outline of work timetable/schedule

Statement of how your learning objectives will be monitored

and met i.e. agreed means of assessing to what extent the

learning outcomes have been successfully achieved. e.g.

this may include peer reviews, customer testimonials, log

book, feedback from mentor or written evidence

Evidence of a Risk Assessment and Health and Safety

document

The student will receive tutorial support before, during and after the

placement and one visit from the university tutor at the work

placement venue

Mode of Assessment – In essence the student will be assessed on

the presentation of the following:

The Proposal (500 words 10%)

The Critical Evaluation including a Portfolio of Evidence

(3,000 words 60%)

Placement Performance including; The Mid-Placement

and Post-Placement Employer Review (30%)

Students will be assessed against the Generic Undergraduate

Marking Criteria in all areas other than the Employer Review

Assessment.

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Role of the Employer/Supervisor-

Predominately the Employer /Supervisor:

Encourages and prompts the development of the student,

pointing to learning opportunities at work.

Facilitates student development through discussing

professional skills development, learning at work, study

within the university or college and reflections on their

learning, professional values and career development.

Provides students with counsel and guidance through

technical, professional and company difficulties.

Provide feedback to the course tutor on the student’s

progress and in the event of any concerns immediately

contact the university.

Appraise the learning at work in line with the Sector

Training Council and Company Code of Practice.

Employer Review Assessment

The student will be assessed in relation to their progress towards

their learning objectives and the main employment tasks set

The following numerical scale can be used to assess the student’s

competency in meeting these learning objectives and tasks:

1-5 where 1 = Not yet competent, 3 = Satisfactory level of

competence and 5 = High level of competence

STUDENT SUPERVISOR UNIVERSITY TUTOR

Be proactive in own

professional development

Create a supportive relationship Prepare guidance and support

for student prior to and during

the work experience

Seek out appropriate support

from Supervisor and/or Tutor

Conduct regular meetings with

your student keeping accurate

records and evidence of

student’s progress

Ensure students are fully

informed of required learning

outcomes and assessment

strategies

Attend meetings and plan brief

agendas for discussion with

Supervisor where appropriate.

Encourage professional

development through reflection

on what has been learned and

achieved at work

Monitor progress of student by

way of regular meetings with

both the student and mentor

Adhere to the student learning

agreement and collect evidence

for the work based learning

portfolio of evidence

Direct students in examples of

good practice

Assist student in professional

development planning where

required

Remain mindful of both the job

requirements and the learning

objectives.

Advise the course tutor of any

concerns regarding the

student’s progress

Set and mark the Critical

Evaluation and give advice on

the Portfolio of Evidence.

Adhere to the Health and Safety

practices of the organisation

Be available for meetings or

phone calls with the University

course tutor to discuss student

progress.

Provide support and guidance

to the Employer/Supervisor and

give advice of any visit with

notice

Will view absence from Work

Placement in the same way as

absence from University. (See

student Handbook)

Make valid and professional

judgements in the assessment

of the student’s Competence

Ensure the Supervisor is

confident in the assessment of

the student’s Competence

Dress appropriately at all times

and in accordance with

professional standards.

Encourage evaluation of

students strengths and

weaknesses

Be mindful of staff

development needs for the

Supervisor and where possible

facilitate learning opportunities

To be Completed by the Employer/Supervisor

Employer Assessment

Main tasks set by Employer/Supervisor

Mid-

Placement

(1-5)

Post-

Placement

(1-5)

Comments (where appropriate)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Employability Skills (e.g. time keeping, presentation)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

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Student – Professional and Personal Learning

Objectives for the Placement

Professional learning objectives

Mid-

Placement

(1-5)

Post -

Placement

(1-5)

Comments (where appropriate)

1.

2.

3.

Personal learning objectives

1.

2.

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Generic Assessment Criteria for the Placement Performance

25-30 - The student shows outstanding commitment, initiative and enthusiasm for the placement objectives. The student has a

proactive and autonomous approach to the organisation of their time and contribution to work tasks/activities. The student is a

valuable asset to the organisation and has developed excellent skills and competencies for future employment.

19-24 - The student shows good commitment, initiative and enthusiasm for the placement objectives. The student relies somewhat on

direction from others in the engagement and contribution to employment tasks and activities. The student has developed relevant

work related skills and competencies and there is room for improvement in some areas.

13-18 – The student has shown satisfactory commitment, initiative and enthusiasm for the placement learning objectives. The student

relies mainly on direction from others in the engagement and contribution to employment tasks and activities. The student has

developed some work related skills and competencies however, there is room for much improvement in the development of

employability skills and qualities.

12 and below - The student has shown unsatisfactory commitment, initiative and enthusiasm for the placement objectives. The

student has demonstrated little engagement and contribution to the organisation and has developed few skills and competencies. A

poor placement performance

Final Review (any final/general comments)

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Signed: Employer________________________________ Signed : Student___________________________________ Date:__________

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