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Work Based Project
Certificate
Course Details
| Course Code | SG_EWORK_S06 |
|---|---|
| Level | 6 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Credits | 30 |
| Method of Delivery | Online |
| Campus Locations | Sligo |
| Mode of Delivery | Part Time |
Course Overview
This Special Purpose Award: Work Based Project, is a 30-credit module delivered 100% online over one academic year i.e., 2 semesters. It is strongly recommended that a project be chosen by the student in consultation with his/her company that will achieve the module learning outcomes for the student but also will be of added value for the company.
The objective of this 30 credit Level 6 Work Based Project is to enable students who are work-based to acquire project management skills by undertaking a company-based project in a chosen area within their organisation. Through completion of a specific workplace project the student will develop a range of technical and transferable skills (such as project management, teamwork, oral and written communication and presentation skills), which have wide application in many working environments, and are important attributes of a technical professional.
The project to be undertaken by the student should address a substantive issue in the workplace. The project will test the student’s ability to define a real-life problem of concern to the company, design a strategy for addressing the problem, gather data, formulate and evaluate options and make recommendations. The student should bring the learning from other modules covered on any other ongoing course or from their own work experience to bear upon the successful completion of the project.
An ATU Sligo project supervisor/mentor will be assigned to each project. The mentor will act as a guide in agreeing the relevance, and scope of the project, and monitor the progress on a regular basis. Online learning tools and technologies will be utilised to facilitate the supervision and assessment of the work-based learning project by the academic supervisor.
The following are the learning outcomes to be achieved through completion of the work-based learning project:
- Work independently on a research project.
- Source literature relevant to the project.
- Plan and organise activities within a limited timeframe.
- Interpret and evaluate research findings.
- Present a report on the research findings.
Course Details
Year 1
| Semester | Module Details | Credits | Mandatory / Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year |
Work Based ProjectThe learners engage in an independent research project where they use the skills & competencies acquired in the program of study to research an area deemed appropriate by an academic superviser Learning Outcomes 1. Work independently on a work related project |
30 | Mandatory |
Recommended Study Hours per week
Students can expect to attend 6-8 live classes in total for this programme and each live class will be approximately 1 hour. It is recommended that students allow 5-6hours weekly to focus on your project also.
Examination and Assessment
Students will be assessed using continuous assessment through submission of project updates, an end of term report and a student presentation. A project logbook signed by both work-based mentor and student is also a mandatory requirement and part of the assessment process.
On-Campus Attendance Requirement
No attendance required.
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Entry Requirements
To qualify for entry to this Special Purpose Award a standard applicant must achieve a pass in the leaving certificate (or equivalent examinations) with five grade Ds which must include Mathematics and English or Irish. An E in Higher Level Mathematics is also acceptable, as is a B2 or higher in Foundation Mathematics.
Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU Sligo’s Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions / credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career. Further information is available through www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning which our dedicated RPL portal.
Careers
There will be progression pathways for those students who successfully complete this Special Purpose Award and who wish to continue on to undertake a degree in Quality or Manufacturing Management or other relevant online programmes at ATU Sligo. Students who meet the eligibility criteria to enter the full degree programme can therefore upgrade their skills in specific areas while still earning credits towards a final degree award.
Also, the project management skills acquired through the successful completion of this programme are in demand throughout many industries such as Medical Technology, Food and Beverage, Engineering Manufacturing, Pharma/Biopharma etc.
Further Information
Who Should Apply?
This programme is suitable for professionals who are seeking to develop a range of technical and transferable skills such as project management, teamwork, oral and written communication and presentation skills, which have wide application in many working environments and support their career progression as a technical professional.
