AERD30180

A substantial work placement in a business or organisation of the type which is likely to provide full-time employment for Food and Agribusiness Management (FAM) graduates. Students may gain work experience right across the agri-food chain and in supporting sectors also. During this time students will carry out commercial activities and will observe and where possible contribute to the process of planning, management and control. They will actively endeavour to develop their inter-personal and communication skills, including report writing and reflection abilities. Students must familiarise themselves with and abide by the regulations for PWE as set out by the Agricultural Sciences Programme Board. For each placement, a host contract must be completed, signed by the host and received by UCD, before the placement will be deemed to have commenced by UCD. Furthermore, placements (and parts thereof) which have been completed in the absence of an appropriately completed host contract will not be accepted. Only in the most exceptional circumstances will any deviation from this requirement be permitted and this must have the agreement, in writing, of the PWE coordinator. Students must complete 30 weeks of Professional Work Experience.