Psychology Apprenticeship Scheme – re-titled Pilot Mini-placement scheme in Psychology

Abstract

Aims of project • The aim of this project was to design and trial a model of short work based experience that can be adapted for use in other academic schools • To develop materials to recruit students and employers for mini-placements scheme • To design and run training programmes for students who wish to take part in mini-placement scheme. The training program will be designed specifically to encourage deeper understanding of competences and deeper learning reflection. • To create on line materials that support students on mini-placement • To contact and visit local employers to introduce scheme • To liaise with internal and external staff who are already running WBL schemes in order to share best practice.