Practical Training (30 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The training can be done in one or two parts.

Objective

The object of the course
The purpose of this course is to familiarize you with the core tasks in your future occupation, practice these tasks and become more certain in your professional direction. Practical training gives an opportunity to apply and develop gained skills and competences in work life.

Course competences
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace
Business skills

The learning objectives of the course
You recognize vocational learning objectives based on your Personal Learning Plan.
You are able to act responsible as a member of work society.
You can describe the changes and competence requirements of the operating environment.
You are able to evaluate and reflect your personal development based on your Personal Learning Goals and requirements of the organizations business.
You are able to set further goals for the development of your competence in line with the career plan.

Content

Learning and practicing key tasks in terms of your future occupation.
Transferable skills and work community skills.
Professional development and reflection of own competence.
Tools
To be able to use the main tools required in your professional work.

Teaching methods

Moodle for training includes instructions on how to prepare for training. Moodle will open for you when you sign up for training. You can register in the autumn of the 2nd year, even if you go on an internship later.

Previous training
The training guidance starts in the hops discussion and training info during the spring semester.
In connection with the selection of the trainee and place, you will receive guidance from the orientation officers and the trainee officer.

During training
At the internship, you will receive guidance from a designated training instructor in connection with your work.
You can get feedback on the internship in the guidance discussion from the trainee supervisor and Jamk's instructor (teacher).
You do self-assessment in the learning diary throughout the internship.

At the end of the trainee
Certificate of employment and appraising feedback from the trainee supervisor.
Self-assessment

Employer connections

The internship is done in working life.

Exam schedules

Timing of training in studies according to your own PLP.

International connections

The student may also complete practical training while on an international exchange.

Completion alternatives

Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
Studification
More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide

Student workload

The duration of the student working hours is 800 h, which means approx. 5-6 months of the trainee agreement.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The assessment is based on learning objectives and quality, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process. The learning outcomes are assessed in relation to the learning objectives of the course.

Qualifications

Basic studies and approximately 60 credits of vocational studies. It is recommended that the training be carried out at the end of the studies.

Further information

Performance evaluation: approved/rejected
Before training: plan and contract.
During the internship: working in the company, learning diary and guidance discussion at the beginning of the internship.
At the end of the trainee: self-assessment, a certificate of employment and appraising feedback from the training instructor.