4 Placement Management We find students achieve more when they are given encouragement and praise for their development. This section contains some suggestions on how we feel you can get the best out of the placement, so the experience benefits both you and the student. Employability Skills Whilst it is often apparent that a student’s specific industry skills and subject knowledge are enhanced by the completion of a placement, what is less obvious is the ‘Employability Skills’ they gain, these include: • Professionalism – Behaviour, attendance, and reliability • Results - Time management, attention to detail and independent working • Teamwork - Working relations, understanding their role and readiness to help and assist • Communication - Written and Verbal, Listening and Body Language • Responsibility – Listens to feedback, organisational skills and ownership of role/placement • Maths and English - Examples of communication (verbal/written) and use of numerical skills Before Placement • Review the Code of Practice (in this handbook) • Review the learning objectives (in the placement agreement form) • The employability tutor will confirm the length of the placement that the student is required to complete During placement • The student is given a full induction into your organisation including Health and Safety • The student is always supervised • Confirm the student’s attendance • Provide feedback After Placement • Students who you indicate as performing to an outstanding level will be presented with an Employability Certificate • Complete an evaluation form to feedback on your experience, as we are always looking to improve • If you are happy to, supply a reference for the student
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