Engineering Work Experience

Prior to Work Experience this module will develop the learner professionally and personally and equip them with the skills and knowledge to enable them to secure a work placement. Learners will gain knowledge and skills in relation to the recruitment and selection process by refining their Cvs' and completing mock interviews prior to commencing in the workplace.

During Work Experience this module allows the learner to put the engineering knowledge, skills, tools and techniques acquired in their Manufacturing engineering / Biomedical programme into practice within a working environment. 

1. Analyse personal skills and characteristics and develop a CV related to Work Experience career strategy.

2. Present and articulate their skills and experience professionally in an interview situation.

3. Apply the engineering knowledge, tools and theory, learned on their chosen programme to the solution of broadly defined engineering problems.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of their role as an engineer Industry by operating as an effective team member.

5. Solve assigned engineering problems in a methodical, proactive and creative manner, with minimum supervision.

6. Apply Project Management skills to manage his or her time and projects.

7. Report their work clearly in written and in oral format.

8. Apply the Engineers Ireland Code of Ethics

9. Reflect on their practice and propose improvements.