Aims: To gain experience and knowledge of civil engineering in practice, and to report on and assess the experience gained.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the unit, the student should be able to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of civil engineering practice, an ability to write a clear report, and an awareness of training objectives.
Skills:
Ability to apply skills learnt in university to practical design and construction problems, and the development of new skills particular to the individual placement.
Content:
Practical experience and first hand observation of civil engineering and construction, preferably on a construction site as an employee of a contractor, but possibly as an employee of a consultant with visits to sites. The student is supported in finding an employer, but the School cannot guarantee that every student will be employed.
All students will be given an academic supervisor for the duration of the unit. Students who obtain employment in the UK will be visited at their place of work to discuss with them and their Supervising Engineer their training progress and objectives. Where this is not feasible (for example overseas placements) otherwise, communication will be maintained by other means.
Should a student fail to find a job, they would be expected to carry out a relevent study in the area in which they live; their supervisor will discuss this study with them, and give guidance where required. Students will be assessed for the award of the credits on the basis of a report on one aspect of the work they have done.
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