School of Food Science & Nutrition
FACULTY OF MATHS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
FOOD8350
Industrial Placement
Handbook
2015-2016
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This handbook is for FOOD8350 – Industrial Placement, for students on the following programmes:
BSc Food Science (Industrial), BSc Food Studies and Nutrition (Industrial), BSc Nutrition (Industrial)
Section 1: Background information regarding your placement
Section 2: Assessment
Section 3: The Industrial Placement Profile (your official record of your year in industry) and Skills Profile
All guidance and forms required will also have been emailed you prior to you commencing your placement.
These should be saved so that you can access them while on placement.
Section 1: Background information regarding your placement
Aims of the
Placement Year
To give students experience of employment in positions that allow them to apply
their knowledge and understanding of food science and nutrition, and to develop
their transferable skills. In most cases, during employment, Students will work on a
project relating to their degree subject. It expected that all placements will give the
Students a challenging experience.
Objectives of the
Placement Year
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Staff Involved
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Details
To gain experience of working practice and relations in industry in both a
professional and social context.
To develop Student initiative and personal skills such as communication,
teamwork, problem solving, time management, decision making, negotiating,
initiative and creativity.
To consolidate and complement aspects of the academic programme carried out
at the University.
To assist in developing a career focus
To maintain and develop links between the School and employing organisation.
Employability Officer - Laura Pearson 0113 343 6202 l.pearson@leeds.ac.uk
Module Leader - Dr Lisa Marshall 0113 343 1952 l.j.marshall@leeds.ac.uk
School of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds. LS2 9JT
All correspondence concerning your placement should be communicated directly to
the Employability Officer and any concerns of an academic nature will be passed
through to the Module Leader. The Employability Officer is there to provide support
during your placement. Please do not hesitate to contact them during your time on
placement if you need to. You will also be kept informed of any important changes
that may affect you while you are away on placement.
During your time on placement the Employability Officer will oversee and assess your
placement experience. You will also be allocated an Industrial Supervisor who should
be an employee of the firm at which you are placed, who will be responsible for
mentoring and assessing you during your placement.
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Contact whilst on
Placement
The Employability Officer will remain in email contact with you and your Industrial
Supervisor, in order to monitor your progression throughout your placement. In
addition to this, the Employability Officer will either visit your workplace or, if more
logistically convenient (e.g. for Students in placements outside the UK), arrange a
conference call with you and your Industrial Supervisor. The visit will be made in the
first six months of you commencing your placement, allowing you some time to adapt
to your new role. The visit is an opportunity for you to discuss how your placement is
progressing, it may cover how you are coping and evolving with the Student to
employee transition, what skills you feel you are developing, areas you are finding
challenging or difficult and strategies for overcoming these. This is also an
opportunity for you to discuss anything you are unsure of regarding the assessment
of your placement. After a visit, your Employability Officer will complete the
Placement Visit Report and this will be kept on file.
During the visit, the Employability Officer should have the opportunity to speak to
your Industrial Supervisor about your progress. We would ask that your Industrial
Supervisor fill in an Employer Evaluation Report – Placement Visit prior or during this
visit so that they can discuss any issues that there may be. The Employability Officer
may want to discuss some of these issues with you, especially if there are any
weaknesses in your performance. This will allow you to improve during your
placement so that you finish your placement with a satisfactory performance in all
areas.
If you feel that you need an additional visit by your Employability Officer then please
contact them. It may be that your Company requires more visits than the suggested
one visit in the University’s Placement Learning Policy. If this is the case, please
inform either the Employability Officer or your Academic Supervisor as soon as
possible.
Important
Information
Required by the
University
Within one month of commencing your placement you should complete the blue
forms given to you during your briefing and emailed to you prior to your placement.
This includes the following forms:
 Contact Information during Placement
 Health and Safety forms
 Tripartite Agreement
If at any time, your contact details or your Industrial Supervisor’s contact details
change, please inform the Employability Officer as soon as possible.
Emergencies
If an emergency occurs in the workplace, please raise the alarm and follow all
company health and safety procedures. If necessary, you may need to contact the
emergency services on 999 or for less urgent situations, contact the police on 101 or
the NHS on 111. For any safety or security concerns, if possible, please discuss these
with your Industrial Supervisor; otherwise please contact the Employability Officer
during office hours. During out of hours please contact the University Security team
on 0113 343 2222 or security@leeds.ac.uk
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Email
While you are on placement you will be contacted by the University via email.
Although the Employability Officer will have your new contact details, all other
correspondence from the School and University will come to your University email
address. Therefore it is important that you check this account regularly and also make
sure that your inbox is never full. Otherwise you may miss vital emails.
Behaviour
During your placement, you must observe and follow the rules and regulations of
your employer. These matters should be covered in your contract and will include
issues such as time-keeping, health and safety regulations, and sickness and absence
procedures. You also still have a duty to the University. While on placement you are
acting as an ambassador for both the School of Food Science and Nutrition and also
for the University. The School has a very good reputation and maintaining good
relations with the organisations that provide us with industrial placements is very
dependent on the work carried out by our Students being of good standard. The
impression you make will give a long-lasting impression of the University and the
degree course and will be beneficial to you if the Company looks to recruit graduates
in the future.
Health and Safety
The University of Leeds, the Student and the Placement Provider all have a role in the
Student’s health, safety and welfare whilst on placement. The Placement Provider
must treat the Student as one of their employees with regard to the Student’s health,
safety and welfare; fulfilling the obligations of the Health and Safety at Work (etc.)
Act 1974. Therefore, the primary statutory duty of care and consequent liabilities,
rest with the Placement Provider.
In consideration of the reciprocal commitments and obligations undertaken by the
Student, the Placement Provider and the University of Leeds, a Health and Safety
Tripartite Agreement must be signed by all parties in order for the placement to
commence and the document shall be regarded as a legally binding document.
You will be sent this document separately to sign and your Placement Provider must
also sign. If you do not receive this document, please contact the Industrial
Placement Coordinator as soon as possible.
Once you have started your placement, you must complete the Health and Safety
Form and return it to the Employability Officer. When you have submitted this form,
the Employability Officer will then complete a Placement Risk Management Action
Plan.
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FAQ while on Placement
University’s
Student Services
Centre
There are many questions asked by Students on industrial placement. The answers to
some of these may be found by searching on the University’s Student Services Centre
website at:
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/Studentservicescentre/index.htm
Council Tax
As a registered Student you are still exempt from paying Council Tax. However, you
may be asked to provide a letter to support this exemption. To do this you must
obtain a Registration Confirmation Certificate from the Student Services Centre. The
direct link to this page is:
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/Studentservicescentre/counterservices/regcert.htm
If necessary, make sure that you have updated your University term-time address via
the Portal.
NUS Card
As a registered Student, you are entitled to NUS card privileges unless you have
explicitly opted out of national membership. Your Leeds University Student card
should entitle you to NUS privileges until the termination of your 4-year programme.
University Library
While on placement, Students retain borrowing rights at the University library,
including access to electronic materials and therefore you are able to use this to help
facilitate projects you are asked to complete.
Registration with
the University of
Leeds
Students on a year in industry in 2015/16 are required to register online for the next
academic session, which they can do via the Portal (http://portal.leeds.ac.uk). Once
you have registered for the 2015/16 year the University confirm your attendance
with Student Finance England who will then pay you your student loan. For those
students who are in receipt of a maintenance loan, they must be registered before
this loan can be paid.
If you have any queries regarding registration, please e-mail
registration@leeds.ac.uk.
Tuition Fees and
Student Loans
Tuition fees for all students working in a UK Company are £1350 for the 2015-16
academic year. Students are entitled to apply for a maintenance loan and a reduced
tuition fee loan during this year. The University will tell your Student Loan Provider
the details of your industrial placement but you MUST make sure that you’re enrolled
on a 4 years programme if you were previously on a 3 year programme. When you
apply for your student loan please enter your new course title and also tell them the
correct tuition fee.
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Maintenance Loan
The amount of Maintenance Loan you are eligible for depends on your individual
situation. The amount available is affected if you are:
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on industrial placement or studying
on an industrial placement which is classed as exceptional
living at home (UK)
away from home outside London (UK)
London
abroad
For further information about Government financial support:
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/30504/government_support
London Placement Students spending their placement year in London can also claim for the London loan
Loans
weighting but all students spending their year in London must supply the address of
their industrial placement there.
Unpaid Placement
Loans
The Student Loans Company have confirmed that they need evidence when you
initially apply for your funding if you are on an unpaid placement that falls into one of
the following categories as you could be entitled to the full rate of maintenance loan:
 In a Hospital or Laboratory or with a primary care trust in the UK (or equivalent
health authorities in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).
 With a Local Authority or a voluntary organisation in the UK relating to the care of
children and young person’s health or welfare.
 In a prison or aftercare service in the UK.
 Unpaid research in an institution (i.e. University) in the UK or overseas.
 Unpaid service with a Special Health Authority, the NHS Commissioning Board, the
National Institute for Care and Excellence, the Health and Social Care Information
Centre, a Local Health Board; a Health Board or a Special Health Board in Scotland,
or a Health and Social Services Board in Northern Ireland.
 Unpaid service in the UK Parliament.
Other Loan
Queries
Queries on fees and loans that are not answered above should be addressed to the
University’s Accounts Receivable department:
fees@leeds.ac.uk 0113 343 5798
Careers Centre
During your placement year, you may need advice on graduate employment. The
Careers Centre is available to assist you with any questions you may have and can be
accessed online at the following address:
http://careerweb.leeds.ac.uk/Students/index.asp
As many of you will be away from Leeds during your placement year, the Careers
Centre offers an eGuidance service. The direct link to this service is:
http://eguidance.leeds.ac.uk/
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Specific Placement Questions
Here are some specific questions that have been asked by placement Students before. If the questions or
answers here don’t help you, please contact your Academic Supervisor or the Industrial Placement
Coordinator as soon as possible so that we can discuss this with you.
Q. I don’t feel that I am given any responsibility.
A. You will need to prove yourself in a role before you are given positions of responsibility. Employers will
expect you to put in a lot of effort to complete tasks to the best of your ability. Once they are confident
you can be trusted, they are likely to give you more responsibility.
Q. The position I have been given is not what I expected.
A. There are many roles in Industry. However, most roles are very interrelated and you end up doing a
combination of tasks. Give your placement time. Remember, you are there to gain as much experience as
you can. If you really don’t like the role after you have given it some time, talk to your Industrial Supervisor
as soon as possible. They may be able to offer you a different role or allow you experience as part of your
role in a different area.
Q. I often have nothing to do.
A. This is very rare in the world of food and nutrition. However, if you find yourself with free time, use your
initiative. Don’t always wait to be given tasks. If there are things you can see need doing talk to your
supervisor and offer to do the task.
Q. I am not clear on how to carry out the task I have been set.
A. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Remember, you are the placement Student and you are not expected
to know everything. It’s better to clarify and get it right first time than struggle through and guess.
However, as the placement progresses it is important to show that you are learning and developing. Using
assertive phrases such as “I am planning to do this…” will help you ascertain you are on the right lines.
Sharing your Placement Experience
School Website
The School is constantly updating its website and would like to display profiles of
current and returning placement students. Around February/March time, the Faculty
Marketing Team may contact students on placement and ask if you and your
company would be happy for a profile of your time on placement to be displayed. To
see current examples please see the Industrial Placement WebPages at:
http://www.food.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate/industrial-placement.html
RateMyPlacement
RateMyPlacement is a website that allows Students to post reviews of their
placement experience and allows those who are looking for a placement to read
about other people’s experiences before they apply. The direct link to this site is:
http://www.ratemyplacement.co.uk/
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Returning to University
Returning from your industrial placement back to University may feel strange and you might find it difficult
to adjust back into study. If you find it difficult getting back into the routine of writing essays and
assignments, don’t panic! Many Students find this and you may wish to access the range of workshops
offered by Skills@library (http://skills.library.leeds.ac.uk/) as you readjust to University study. However,
using the skills you have developed on placement such as initiative, pro-activity and project management
should give you a head start in your final year.
In your final year it would be good to keep in touch with your former colleagues to find out how the work
you did is making an impact. It is also important to maintain these relationships as you may hear about
new developments in the Company and therefore may have the opportunity to return in a graduate
position once you have finished University. If you are interested in returning to the Company upon
graduation make sure that they are aware of this. A high proportion of industrial placements lead to
graduate job offers. You will probably still go through a recruitment process, although it may be earlier
than the process for new applicants. If you do apply for a graduate position with the same Company, make
sure you take the application process seriously. Just because you have worked for the Company before
does not guarantee you a position with them after graduation. You still have to perform well during the
recruitment process so be careful not to waste your opportunity.
We hope that the experience gained from your industrial placement has helped you to confirm your career
pathway, whether that is in the role you carried out or in something different. The skills and knowledge
you gain from your placement should have widened your opportunities, giving you many options for your
future career. Make contact with the Careers Centre on your return. They can help you with your future
plans. Both the School and the Careers Centre organise graduate presentation events which will give you
the opportunity to network with potential employers.
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Section 2: Assessment
The industrial placement is assessed as a 120 credit module on a pass/fail basis. Performance on the
industrial placement does not contribute towards the final degree classification average. In order to pass
the module you must pass each of the following components, including satisfactory completion of the
industrial placement.
Complete ✓
Industrial
This will help you to recognise your aims, objectives, achievements,
Placement
strengths and weaknesses throughout your placement. This should be
Profile
completed every three months. Please submit this no later than 14th
October 2016.
Skills Profile
This form should be completed throughout your industrial placement. It
will help you to identify the transferable skills you gain and will help you
note where these skills were important. These examples can later be
added to your CV and can be used in future job applications. Please
submit this no later than 14th October 2016.
Employers
Evaluation
Report
This form will be sent to yourself and your placement supervisor towards
the end of the placement year. You must make sure that your Industrial
Supervisor completes this prior to you leaving the company. Your
supervisor may send this directly to your Employability Officer, otherwise
please submit this no later than 14th October 2016.
Executive
Summary
The Executive Summary is a 1-page (A4) document of your time on
placement. It should briefly outline the Company Profile, your role in the
Company and the type of work you carried out, what your achievements
were and an overall conclusion of your placement experience.
Please submit this as an electronic copy by emailing it to
l.pearson@leeds.ac.uk no later than 14th October 2016.
Poster
Presentation
Only one A2 size poster will be required per company and this should
detail different placements open at your company for FS&N students but
include small profiles on “My Industrial Placement Year”. There is no
strict format for your poster but to help you, you might want to consider
some of the following things:
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Company profile ► Your role in the Company ► Type of work/projects
you were involved in ► Significant achievements ► Skills you have gained
► What it is like to work in the ‘real world’ ► Social aspect ► Whether
you would go back and work there ► Positives/Negatives of the
placement ► How you obtained the placement (application, interviews
etc.) ► Is a placement worthwhile?
Please save this as a PDF document and email this to
l.pearson@leeds.ac.uk no later than 1st October 2016.
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The Industrial Placement Profile, Employers Evaluation Report and Executive Summary must be completed
and submitted to the Employability Officer by 14th October 2016. These will then be assessed and then
signed off by the Module Leader.
During the first few weeks of the first semester of your final year, you will be invited to give a poster
presentation at the FS&N Placement/ Careers Fair about your time on placement. You will be notified of
the date of the presentation on return to the University. The audience for these presentations will
comprise of returning students from placement and study abroad, as well as students from all year groups
who are interested in finding out more about placements/ careers/ the food industry in general.
The poster for your Poster Presentation should be sent to l.pearson@leeds.ac.uk no later than 1st October
2016.
Confidentiality
There may be aspects of your work that you are required to keep confidential. Please ensure that you do
not include any confidential information in the work that you submit. If you are unsure, please ask your
supervisor for their opinion and/or mark all work ‘CONFIDENTIAL’.
Degree Classification
On passing the placement year, final degree certificates would include Industrial within the title.
Depending on the programme you were registered on before you commenced placement, certificates will
bear one of the following titles:
BSc Food Science (Industrial), BSc Food Studies and Nutrition (Industrial), BSc Nutrition (Industrial)
Failing the Placement Year
Any placement deemed to be unsatisfactory will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Termination of a
placement before September would not preclude that Student from beginning their final year at the end of
September. Termination of a placement beyond that time would mean the Student waiting a year before
entering their final year. In order to be considered for assessment of the Industrial Placement Year, the
Student must have completed a minimum of 40 weeks in industry. If you are involved in any grievance,
disciplinary or redundancy procedure or any other performance related issue, you must inform the
Industrial Placement Coordinator or your Academic Supervisor immediately.
And Finally….
Well done for gaining an industrial placement. From now on, you need to make the most of this
opportunity that you have been given. Be enthusiastic and get involved as much as you can with the
Company you are working for. Use the opportunity to network. Find out how the company is structured,
what other areas of the company there are and how they interact. Make friends and contacts while you
are there. These may prove very useful to you in the future. Explore the types of jobs that are available
within the company that are related to your degree and try and find out how the company recruits
employees. Giving a good impression while you are working there could be beneficial to you if the
company looks to recruit graduates in the future. Most of all enjoy your placement year. The School hopes
that you gain a lot from it and that it opens doors for your future career path and remember, if you
encounter any problems while you are on placement please get in touch straight away.
Good luck!
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Section 3: The Industrial Placement Profile and Skills Profile
A full copy of the Industrial Placement Profile and the Skills Profile is included below. The Industrial
Placement Profile is important as it allows you to document your placement learning. Your time on
placement is not just about gaining work experience but it is also a change to develop a range of new skills
and attributes, and to build on existing ones. Today’s employers require graduates to have gained more
than a degree. They want to see that you have gained employability skills and that you are able to learn.
The Industrial Placement Profile and Skills Profile should help you to see what skills you have developed
and allows you to provide clear examples of when you have demonstrated these skills and what value they
have. We hope in turn that this gives you the necessary skills to be successful in your future career.
You should complete the Industrial Placement Profile and Skills Profile throughout your year in industry
and keep it on your desk or easily accessible and use it as a point of reference to help you to focus your
activities at work. It is a ‘snap-shot’ of your work performance and development. These should be shared
with your Industrial Supervisor and reviewed during your visit from the Employability.
There is a section in the Industrial Placement Profile that should be completed prior to placement and then
another section for each quarter. You may complete it electronically or by hand. The initial objectives of
your placement should be set in consultation with your Industrial Supervisor. It is also essential that the
parts of the Industrial Placement Profile requiring completion by your Industrial Supervisor are completed
before you leave.
Each Company will operate its own format for review of your development. What is set out in the
Industrial Placement Profile reviews is the minimum requirement that the School requests for, to aid your
learning on placement. If your Company carries out a more thorough procedure than this, then you can
substitute this procedure for the one outlined here. If you are unsure if your Company’s procedures will
qualify in the assessment of the Industrial Placement Profile, please contact the Employability Officer.
It is advisable to keep a day book and diary to help you manage your time and this will help remember the
key points when delivering projects and completing tasks.
You may add additional documentation to your Industrial Placement Profile in the appendix section.
Depending on the Company you work for, you may end up with lots of additional documents that are
evidence of your learning experience.
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School of Food Science & Nutrition
FACULTY OF MATHS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
FOOD8350 – Industrial Placement
Industrial Placement Profile
Student Name:
Student ID Number:
Company:
Dates on Placement:
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Thinking it Through - Prior to commencing your placement duties
It is important before you visit the Company/organisation where your placement is based, to take some
time to think about what you want to achieve whilst working with them. Think about the following
questions and try to write an answer for each of them.
What interested you about this particular project/placement?
What is your main reason for doing this placement?
What skills or knowledge do you think you have to successfully complete your projects?
What skills will you need to develop?
What other skills do you want to develop/acquire?
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Will there be opportunities to learn new things or develop your skills during this placement?
Talk Now, Avoid Disappointment - What to find out initially
Your first visit to the company/organisation where your placement will be based is clearly a crucial time.
What happens at this meeting could affect the final outcome of your placement. Failure to establish aims
and objectives which both you and the organisation feel are relevant and realistic will inevitably mean that
one or both parties are disappointed with the experience.
There are certain key things you should aim to find out at your first meeting:
Who will act as mentor during your placement?
What are the main activities of the Company/organisation?
How will your placement contribute towards this activity?
What sort of finished product (if any) are they expecting from you?
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What is the final deadline by which this must be completed?
Who in the company/organisation will you report to on the progress of your work?
How often will they expect a progress report from you?
Do they want verbal or written reports?
Will the majority of the work be done by you ‘on-site’ or at home/University?
What are the working hours, dress code etc?
Are there any Health and Safety issues you need to be aware of?
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Record of Objectives and Development - Initial meeting and quarterly reviews
Whilst on placement you will be set a number of tasks and objectives. These may include role specific
responsibilities undertaken on a day to day basis as well as individual/group projects which benefit the
organisation and aid your development. During your placement you should aim to meet a minimum of 4
times with your Placement Supervisor to discuss your development, review your progress with objectives
set, and consider future objectives.
You should record your objectives and review your progress with your Placement Supervisor recording:
 Social and communication skills
 Working to plans and times
 Practical ability
 Written work
 Understanding
 Learning ability
 Any other skills/competencies/training acquired (e.g. with IT software, auditing)
Start of Placement
To be completed by the Student and countersigned by the Industrial Supervisor at the start of the placement.
OBJECTIVES TO AIM FOR DURING THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF YOUR PLACEMENT
Signature (Industrial Supervisor):
Date:
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3 Month Review
To be completed by the Student and countersigned by the provider Industrial Supervisor during the
placement
RECORD YOUR PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES DURING YOUR FIRST THREE MONTHS
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY PROBLEMS IN ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES SET AND HOW HAVE/WILL YOU
RESOLVE THESE?
OBJECTIVES TO AIM FOR DURING MONTHS 3-6 OF YOUR PLACEMENT
COMMENTS FROM YOUR INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR ON YOUR PROGRESS SO FAR
Signature (Industrial Supervisor):
Date:
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6 Month Review
To be completed by the Student and countersigned by the Industrial Supervisor during the placement
RECORD YOUR PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES DURING MONTHS 3-6
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY PROBLEMS IN ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES SET AND HOW HAVE/WILL YOU
RESOLVE THESE?
OBJECTIVES TO AIM FOR DURING MONTHS 6-9 OF YOUR PLACEMENT
COMMENTS FROM YOUR INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR ON YOUR PROGRESS SO FAR
Signature (Industrial Supervisor):
Date:
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9 Month Review
To be completed by the Student and countersigned by the Industrial Supervisor during the placement
RECORD YOUR PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES DURING MONTHS 6-9
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY PROBLEMS IN ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES SET AND HOW HAVE/WILL YOU
RESOLVE THESE?
OBJECTIVES TO AIM FOR DURING MONTHS 9-12 OF YOUR PLACEMENT
COMMENTS FROM YOUR INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR ON YOUR PROGRESS SO FAR
Signature (Industrial Supervisor):
Date:
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End of Placement Review
To be completed by the Student and countersigned by the Industrial Supervisor during the placement
RECORD YOUR PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES DURING MONTHS 9-12
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY PROBLEMS IN ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES SET AND HOW HAVE YOU RESOLVED
THESE?
OVERALL COMMENTS ON YOUR PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE
COMMENTS FROM YOUR INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR ON YOUR OVERALL PLACEMENT PERFORMANCE
Signature (Industrial Supervisor):
Date:
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Skills Profile
This form should be completed as part of your Industrial Placement Profile. The purpose of this form is to help you
to acknowledge the skills you have gained/developed during your placement and provide some detail on when you
have used these skills to help you with future employment applications and interviews. It is useful to keep a record
of skills experience as examples may be required during the application process and more than likely, an
interviewer will ask you to quote examples of when you have used particular skills; it's not enough to just say you
have the skills.
Student name:
Job title:
Knowledge and Skill Experience
Company:
Date:
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Notes
Knowledge:
NPD
Technical
Quality Assurance
Supply chain
Manufacturing / Production
Nutrition
Regulatory / Labelling
Retailing
System or process development
Skills:
Communication
(Negotiation / Influencing)
Teamwork
Leadership
Independence
Research
Commercially-aware
Attention-to-detail / Meticulous
Prioritisation
Organisation / Planning
Flexible
Confident
Analytical / Logical
Creative
Project management
Judgement / Decision Making
Problem-solving
Professional
Pressurised situations
Initiative
Working to deadlines
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General work skills:
Positive attitude
Motivation and enthusiasm
Time-management
IT skills
Report-writing
Presentations
Other skills / Notes:
Strengths:
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Weaknesses:
Please detail how you intend on developing any
weaknesses
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Please ensure you have filled in both the Strengths and Weaknesses boxes.
Should you have completed this form and find that there are some skills that you have not yet developed or used
during your placement, you may find it useful to think of other experiences of using these skills prior to attending
interviews.
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Final Comments – To be completed by the Employability Officer
After the placement visit and reading the Industrial Placement Profile and the Industrial Supervisors
comments throughout, please comment below on the Overall Placement Performance of the Student.
COMMENTS FROM THE EMPLOYABILITY OFFICER ON YOUR OVERALL PLACEMENT PERFORMANCE
Signature Employability Officer:
Date:
Module Leader Review
Industrial Placement Profile and Skills Profile
reviewed
All supporting documentation provided (Poster and
Executive Summary)
Essential University criteria met
Performance on placement to an acceptable
standard?
Pass/ Fail
Signature: Module Leader
Date:
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Industrial Placement Profile – Appendix
As part of your Industrial Placement Profile you should include in the appendix a completed copy of this
Industrial Placement Profile (or your Company’s equivalent) and your completed PDP. With these
documents you should provide any evidence of your development. You can also include in the Appendix
any other relevant information that you feel is necessary to show your placement learning such as:
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confidentiality agreements
copies of presentations
reports to the Company on work done, this would include any specific projects assigned
training
safety training
diary/reflective log
a work or lab book, if used
a company profile
N.B. If your company requires the Employability Officer and Module Leader to sign a confidentiality
agreement in order to assess the work you submit, please contact the Employability Officer.
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