Practice Placements
This is a double module that will allow you to graduate ‘with practice’.
Do I need to do a Practice Placement?
The simple answer to this is that you do not need to do a practice placement to complete a named qualification in Alcohol and Drug Studies. However, many students see the placement as an essential part of their education which demonstrates their ability to intervene effectively in drug/alcohol issues and problems. It is also fair to say that many employers look for evidence of skills in intervening with drug/alcohol related problems and an assessed practice placement provides evidence of this.
Can I do the Placement At My Work?
Yes, in most instances where you are engaged in some sort of drug/alcohol issues in your work setting and where a supervisor can be identified to oversee and support your learning in the work setting (Work Based Learning). However you should discuss this with Alcohol and Drug Studies placement tutor. Placements are also set up in settings, which are not the student’s normal work environment. This usually applies to full time students. A discussion with your Alcohol and Drug Studies placement tutor will clarify matters. You can email Alison Fitzpatrick at alison.fitzpatrick@uws.ac.uk to make an appointment.
How will my Placement be assessed?
By review meetings involving you as a student, a workplace based student supervisor, and a Alcohol and Drugs Studies tutor. Your placement supervisor will submit a written report. You will submit an integrative assignment based on a piece of work carried out on placement. The placement is a double module and consists of 350 hours. Refer to 'Course Materials' link on Blackboard.
The Integrative Assignment
An integrative assignment is a written piece of work that is based on, and assessed as a part of, your practice placement.
What is an Integrative Assignment?
This is an assessable piece of written work and should demonstrate an integration of theoretical as well as practice issues in relation to a substantial piece of practical and administrative work carried out on placement. It may concern an individual client or other piece of placement work.