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OSP Task 1

Industry Placement Portfolio

Document and reflect on your mandatory 315+ hour industry placement experience. Demonstrate professional development, workplace integration, and career readiness through comprehensive portfolio evidence.

315+
Minimum Hours
Year 2
Timing
Portfolio
Assessment
P/M/D
Grading

Task Overview

Primary Objectives

  • Complete minimum 315 hours of industry placement
  • Demonstrate professional competencies in workplace
  • Apply T-Level learning to real-world projects
  • Develop comprehensive portfolio evidence
  • Reflect critically on professional development

Key Deliverables

Placement Documentation
Activity logs, evidence, supervisor feedback
Reflective Portfolio
Critical analysis and professional development
Technical Evidence
Code samples, documentation, solutions
Professional Skills
Communication, collaboration, workplace integration

Placement Learning Objectives

Professional Skill Development

Develop workplace competencies and professional behaviors

  • Communication and teamwork skills
  • Problem-solving in professional context
  • Time management and organization
  • Professional conduct and ethics

Technical Skills Application

Apply T-Level learning to real-world software development

  • Industry-standard development practices
  • Working with professional codebases
  • Using enterprise development tools
  • Understanding software lifecycle in practice

Industry Knowledge

Gain insight into software industry practices and culture

  • Understanding of business requirements
  • Client and stakeholder interaction
  • Project management methodologies
  • Quality assurance and testing practices

Career Preparation

Prepare for transition from education to employment

  • Building professional network
  • Understanding career pathways
  • Developing employment readiness
  • Creating professional portfolio

Portfolio Components & Weighting

Placement Log & Evidence

Comprehensive documentation of placement activities and achievements

25%
Daily/weekly activity logs with evidence
Project contributions and outcomes
Skills development tracking
Supervisor feedback and assessments

Professional Reflection Portfolio

Critical analysis of learning and professional development

30%
Reflective essays on key learning experiences
Skills gap analysis and development planning
Professional competency self-assessment
Career development and progression planning

Technical Skills Evidence

Demonstration of technical competencies in professional context

25%
Code samples and development work
Technical documentation and reports
Problem-solving case studies
Technology evaluation and recommendations

Professional Development Documentation

Evidence of professional skills and workplace integration

20%
Communication examples (emails, presentations)
Team collaboration evidence
Professional meeting participation
Industry learning and development activities

Assessment Criteria & Grading

Pass

  • Complete 315+ hours with satisfactory employer feedback
  • Demonstrate basic professional competencies
  • Provide adequate portfolio evidence
  • Show understanding of workplace practices

Merit

  • Exceed placement expectations with positive feedback
  • Demonstrate strong professional competencies
  • Provide comprehensive portfolio evidence
  • Show good understanding and application of learning

Distinction

  • Excel in placement with outstanding feedback
  • Demonstrate exceptional professional competencies
  • Provide exemplary portfolio with critical reflection
  • Show excellent understanding and innovative application

Preparation & Timeline

1

Pre-Placement Preparation

Term 1, Year 2
CV and professional profile development
Interview skills and placement application
Professional skills assessment and gap analysis
Industry research and company matching
2

Placement Execution

315+ Hours (Flexible scheduling)
Daily activity logging and evidence collection
Regular supervisor meetings and feedback
Skills development tracking and reflection
Professional networking and relationship building
3

Portfolio Development

Throughout placement + 4 weeks completion
Ongoing reflection and documentation
Portfolio compilation and organization
Critical analysis and evaluation writing
Final presentation and submission preparation

Support & Resources

College Support

  • Dedicated placement coordinator
  • Regular check-ins and support meetings
  • Portfolio development workshops
  • Assessment guidance and feedback

Industry Support

  • Dedicated workplace mentor
  • Structured learning objectives
  • Regular performance feedback
  • Professional networking opportunities

Ready to Begin Your Industry Placement Journey?

Start preparing for your industry placement with comprehensive planning and portfolio development.

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