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Placement learning is the learning achieved during an agreed and negotiated period oflearning that takes place outside the institution at which the full or part-time student isenrolled or engaged in learning. As with work-based learning, the learning outcomes are anintended as integral parts of a programme of study1.7 Accordingly, this Code of Practice covers placement learning within the following broadprogramme categories:.1 Study abroad: i.e. programmes which include a year abroad either in place of or in additionto a year that would normally be spent at Birmingham. This category incorporatesinternational exchange and Erasmus exchange..2 Industrial Placement/Work Abroad (including work based learning and professionalexperience), i.e. programmes which incorporate a year in industry in the UK or abroad eitherin place of or in addition to a year that would normally be spent at Birmingham..3 Intercalated years (optional and mandatory), i.e. programmes onto which students areenrolled whilst still also enrolled on their primary programme of study. Students enrolled onan intercalated programme suspend their registration on their primary programme of study.Any credit achieved on an intercalated year does not count towards the overall mark for theoriginal programme of study, but may result in a separate qualification), or a suffix to the titleof the original programme of study (i.e. BSc Physics with Year in Computer Science)..4 Professional and clinical experience placements (UK or international), i.e. programmes whichinclude industrial, clinical or professional placements as part of their programmerequirements leading to professional qualifications (for example, MBChB, BNurs, InitialTeacher Training, BA & MA Social Work).2 Placement Learning: Approval2.1 The University, through the Programme Approval Review Committee, is responsible forapproving new placement learning opportunities.2.2 Schools should set out proposals as follows:(a)(b)(c)In the case of an entirely new programme of study with a placement year, Schoolsare required to complete the new programme proposal process, which includes thesubmission of a plan to develop a new programme form, followed by a programmeproposal and specification. The “Proposal to add a new placement” form must alsobe completed.In the case of the addition of a placement year to an existing programme of study (aseither an optional or mandatory year), Schools are required to complete only the“Proposal to add a new placement” form.In the case of placements of less than a year, Schools should complete the ModuleProposal form, which contains questions relating specifically to placements.2.3 These forms, and guidance on their completion, can be found on the CurriculumDevelopment Unit web pages: http://www.as.bham.ac.uk/cdu/
2.4 When seeking approval for placement learning opportunities, within new or existingprogrammes, Schools should address requirements laid out in Section 3, as appropriate.3 Placement Learning: Academic Programme & Management3.1 Strategic Fit of the Placement.1 Schools should establish relationships with organisations or institutions whose missions andnational or international standing are comparable to its own..2 Schools should determine that a placement provider is able to:(a) Provide learning opportunities which enable the intended learning outcomes to beachieved. These learning outcomes should be identifiable.(b) Support students during their placement.(c) Fulfill their responsibilities under health and safety legislation in the workplace, havingregard to the level of skill and experience of students on a placement..3 For placements which take place in an academic institution, Schools should normally assessthe academic facilities of the placement provider, such as library and computing provision,academic accommodation and teaching facilities and facilities for students with specialneeds to ensure that they are of an acceptable standard for students registered at theUniversity of Birmingham..4 Where a School is proposing a new exchange partner for study abroad, the School will beexpected to demonstrate to the Programme Approval Review Committee that due diligenceon the above points has been undertaken. This will be demonstrated through the completionof the “Proposal to add a new placement” Form.3.2 Restrictions on Provision of Placement Learning opportunitiesStudents from non-EEA countries.1 Schools should consider carefully the implications for students from non-EEA countries whenconsidering the addition of a placement to an existing programme of study or whenconsidering a new programme with placement provision. While it may be possible forstudents from non-EEA countries to undertake placement learning, it is very important toremember that these students are not automatically guaranteed a visa for entry to anothercountry for the duration of their placement and will still need to meet rigorous applicationcriteria and make an application in good time to start any potential placement. It is thereforerecommended that the Schools contact the International Student Advisory Service (ISAS) asearly as possible (http://www.as.bham.ac.uk/studentlife/international/index.shtml).Additional language or skills preparation.2 Schools should consider carefully the level of written and oral linguistic competence requiredbefore a student is permitted to undertake a placement. This will clearly vary depending onwhether or not modules taken overseas will contribute towards the Birmingham degree.Quota.3 Schools should also take into consideration whether they wish to place any restrictions onparticipation of students on a placement opportunity. For example, the placement
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