Placement 1 (15cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply into practice what they have learnt
- analyse and structure the contents and methods of their work
- participate with their input in the development work of a company’s practices and business processes
- develop their business competencies
- evaluate their competencies and their development

Teaching methods

The aim of a placement is to support the student's growth as an expert. The contents of the placement are determined by the placement module of each programme’s curriculum.

During the first placement, the aim is to carry out as diverse a range of daily tasks within the organisation as possible. The placement involves the application of knowledge and skills in practice, and at the same time learning by doing new tasks.

During placement 2, the students develop and advance their competence in an area of expertise chosen by them. The students build up their professional life contacts and learn to assess their career possibilities during the placement.

The students complete a learning exercise during both placements.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Existing competence can be taken into account in degrees through recognition and identification prior learning. A demonstration can prove you have the competence corresponding to the placement’s learning outcomes irrespective of where, how and when you have acquired it. Competence can be recognised through a certificate of employment and discussion based on it. It can also be recognised through a written report or other demonstration agreed with the supervisor. The supervisor will determine how the demonstration will be done individually with the student. The requirements for the demonstration are based on the learning outcomes of the curriculum. The competence demonstrated as evidence is assessed using the same criteria as would otherwise be assessed in the competence module, which means that a grade (H) passed / (0) failed is awarded and the student participates in the assessment of their competence. The student can add to their demonstration based on the feedback received. The criteria used in the demonstration must be available to students before the demonstration. As a rule, the demonstration is made to the teacher supervising the placement.

Forms of internationality

Placement can also be carried out abroad. Please see Students intranet for further information.

Student workload

A combined placement is 20 full working weeks, or 800 working hours. The operating environment of the combined placement must enable the achievement of the objectives of the second placement.

Placements may be paid or unpaid. If no wage is paid during the placement, the student remains a Laurea student, and a placement agreement is concluded between the student, a workplace representative and a Laurea representative. During unpaid placements, the student is insured by Laurea.

Sometimes the student may be paid a wage, which means that they have an employment or public service relationship with the placement provider. In that case, the student and the employer sign an employment contract as referred to in the Employment Contracts Act, and the student is paid a wage for their work during the placement and is covered by the employer’s occupational health and safety.

Content and scheduling

The students complete a report (learning exercise) for both placements.

- Return the report (learning) exercise as soon as possible and at the latest within a month after completing the placement to Canvas.
- For a combined placement, the student prepares a report (learning exercise) in accordance with the second placement.
- If the supervisor does not advise otherwise, the assignments are in Canvas.
- Return a copy of your work / placement certificate to Canvas
- A feedback discussion will be held in for both the first and second placements at a time specified by the supervisor. If the placement is combined, the feedback discussion is held once at a time specified by the supervisor. Participating in a feedback discussion is a requirement for a pass grade.

Further information

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

Students must find the placements themselves. Suitable employers include companies as well as public sector and other organisations. The student's own business or current job may be suitable for completing the placement if the contents of the work meet the objectives of the placement and the company has a business ID. This should be discussed and arranged with the teacher responsible for placements.

Laurea also has some cooperation agreements with different partners. Search tips can be found on the Career and Recruitment page ttps://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/studentEn_studysupport/SitePages/Career-Services.aspx.
As well as placements themselves Tuudo.

Placements may also be completed abroad. The students must find their own placements, but the persons responsible for international affairs at Laurea will provide guidance and information, for example on grants. For more details: Undertaking placements abroad https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/studentEn_internationalityandstudiesabroad/SitePages/Traineeship-abroad.aspx

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

“Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies” (Laurea degree regulations 2024).

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

You will receive a pass mark (H) for the placement after you have returned the report (learning exercise) and a copy of your work / placement certificate and participated in the feedback discussion. In addition, you have entered the placement information into the PRM program.