TOUR3102 Placement

This topic gives students the opportunity to explore a professional workplace of their choice within the tourism and events industry. Students apply their academic skills and knowledge to a real-world workplace and gain a clearer insight into the day-to-day functioning of a tourism/events business. This learning experience allows students to reflect upon their skills and capabilities and evaluate if these skills and capabilities are corresponding to the needs of the industry.

This topic aims to:

• Allow the students to apply a practical understanding of the knowledge, skills and capabilities required for a tourism and/or events business
• Extend students' knowledge and skills throughout the placement
• Foster an appropriate work ethic throughout and beyond the placement

1. Apply their academic knowledge and skills to a complex work environment within their chosen industry sector
2. Critically articulate their skills and capabilities and how these intersect effectively with the needs of industry
3. Effectively, professionally and ethically communicate with others in a range of ways in a diverse workplace setting
4. Reflect and evaluate the experiences that will lead to a potential future career