Guidance for this report is given on pages 8 and 9. The report also serves to assist the Director of Industrial Liaison and Training to monitor the quality of placements and this will provide invaluable feedback. The learning you are achieving will be documented in the weekly diary. This includes descriptions of skills and knowledge you are acquiring and accounts of experiences you have identified which have made you aware of learning taking place. Sometimes you will need to stand back and reflect on what you have done in order to become aware of what you have learned.
Some examples are as follows.
Think of a mistake you have made or a situation which did not go to plan. If you take the time to think carefully about what you are doing on your placement and become aware of your own progress and development, you should be able to capitalise on all the available opportunities your placement offers. These represent your specific objectives, and you should work positively towards their achievement during placement. On return to the University the level of achievement will be discussed during the Management Seminar Sessions, and will also be communicated through the industrial placement debriefing report. Reflect on the content, your feelings at the time and how you coped with the various situations and experiences.