Hours of work, holidays, salary, start and finish dates are negotiated between yourself and the employer at the start of the placement. Industrial placements take place in the third year of a four year sandwich degree course. Students normally take placements from June until the summer of the following year and you must be available to return to your course in September. During the placement you are employed in a department whose work complements your studies. As your experience grows, you will be asked to undertake more demanding tasks and take onmore responsibility.
Students usually adapt rapidly to their new work environment and become valued members of the team.
The School of Engineering assigns a visiting tutor to you to will ensure both you and your industrial supervisor are happy with the progress of the placement and offer advice to you about the placement report, portfolio or final year project. Your visiting tutor will meet with you and your industrial supervisor two or three times during the duration of the placement and you can contact them at at any time between visits should the need arise. Sheffield Hallam University is the largest work placement provider in the UK and highly values its close relationship with industry. Our links with industry, business and the professions are strong, and members of staff and students are constantly involved in academic projects and short courses to meet the needs of industry and the community.