training (30cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Content scheduling

Practical training info session in November
Practical training abroad info session in February
Practical training is completed before studies end.

Objective

You will grow into a responsible professional with an entrepreneurial mindset. You will be able to describe the principles and methods of leadership at your internship organization. You will carry out tasks that support your career plans, including those with responsibility. You will identify operational development areas within the organization. You will recognize your own professional strengths and areas for improvement, and set goals for developing your expertise before and after the internship. The internship will help guide your career plans within the industry and create conditions for future employment.

Content

Identifying your own professional competencies.
Setting goals for your internship and career planning.
Exploring international opportunities within the industry.
Focusing and deepening your expertise in line with your personal study plan (HOPS).
Preparing an internship plan and maintaining an internship diary.

Teaching methods

Practical Training infos and Practical Training Seminars.
Assignments and learning at workplace.
Guidance during practical training and employer's feedback.
Self-evaluation.

Employer connections

The practical training is carried out in collaboration with the working life.

International connections

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 everyone.

Completion alternatives

See Study Guide on recognition on prior learning (https://www.jamk.fi/en/for-students/degree-student/recognition-of-prior-learning-and-experienc e)

If you have previous work experience from the tourism and hospitality field that meets the learning goals of PT1, you can apply for accreditation via the Recognition of informal Learning process. You can discuss this possibility with your Career Tutor during your Personal Learning Plan discussions. You can find the instructions and the form in the Study Guide. Choose the form Recognition of Prior Learning.

Student workload

The course work equals to 810 h of student work as follows:
Participation at Info sessions and the application process for the placement (20 h)
Actual practical training (750 h)
Meeting/discussion with PT coordinator during traineeship (1 h)
Practical training diary and report (20 h)
Practical training seminar (19 h)

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment is based on learning objectives and carried out qualitatively, with student self-assessment playing an important role. Learning outcomes are evaluated in relation to the objectives of the course.

Qualifications

It is recommended that the internship is completed during the final stages of your studies.

Further information

Self-evaluation: evaluating and analysing own skills and their development in the practical training seminar and in the practical training diary and development assignment done in the practical training place.

Practical training coordinator's feedback during the PT

Continuous feedback and final evaluation at the workplace from the PT supervisor