• Practical Training 1 (MWMHW100-3003),
         30.08.2022 – 31.07.2023,  15 cr  (MTM21S1, ...) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The student recognizes vocational learning objectives based on his/her Personal Learning Plan. The student has the working life and customer service skills of the service fields and he/she has familiarised him-/herself with the company/organisation’s operations. The student can describe and analyse the service and production processes of his/her practical training place. The student becomes more certain about his/her professional direction and is able to set further goals for the development of his/her competence in line with the career plan.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    -
    Course contents
    Job-hunting skills (networks, CV, application, channels)
    International opportunities in the field
    Practical training search process
    Practical training plan
    Practical training reporting
    Reflection of own competence and professional development.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Assessment methods are based on learning objectives. Assessment is qualitative, based on a criteria and the student's self-assessment plays an important role in it.Accreditation procedures are described in the Degree Regulations and Study Guide. Further information about possible course-specific arrangements is available from Course tutor.
    Assessment criteria, passed/failed
    Assessment methods are based on learning objectives. Assessment is qualitative, based on a criteria and the student's self-assessment plays an important role in it.Accreditation procedures are described in the Degree Regulations and Study Guide. Further information about possible course-specific arrangements is available from Course tutor.
    Language of instruction

    English

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Practical Training info, assignments and learning at workplace.
    Guidance during practical training and employer's feedback.
    Self-evaluation

    Lecturer(s)

    Alison Doolittle-Suokas

    Internationality

    Information on the international possibilities for practical training and the grant application process are introduced at the Practical Training Info. The info is compulsory for all.

    Timing

    30.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    The course work equals to 405h of student work as follows:
    Participation at Info sessions and the application process for the placement (5h)
    Actual practical training (364h)
    Meeting/discussion with PT coordinator during traineeship (1h)
    Practical training report (30h)
    Vlog or blog (5 h)

    Enrollment

    01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

    Content scheduling

    Practical training info session in November
    Practical training abroad info session in February
    Practical training is completed after the first year studies during the first semester.

    Groups
    • MTM21S1
    • MTM20S1
    • MTM19S1
    Alternative learning methods

    See Study Guide on recognition on prior learning.

    Assessment methods

    Self-evaluation: evaluating and analysing own skills and their development in the the report and vlog/blog.
    Practical training coordinator's feedback during the PT
    Continuous feedback and final evaluation at the workplace from the PT supervisor

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 15 cr
    Unit

    School of Business