TIC evaluation tool

Section Placements

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Question index

Placements are planned periods of work-based learning / experience, where the learning outcomes are part of a programme of study. Work placements offer students an opportunity for vocational learning and personal development.

If there is dedicated placement personnel within your programme you may wish to add them as collaborators to fill this section out. Option to add collaborators is located on the Evaluation Front Page.

For more see TIC: Placements

Question	Answer	Notes
Question 1 Is there dedicated personnel to liaise between the programme and the placement provider? (e.g. placement officer, allocations officer)	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Use this box for any explanatory note you would like to add.
Question 2 Are contact details for placement personnel clearly published in the programme handbook, and Website / VLE? Select N/A if you do not have dedicated placement personnel.	No Yes Not sure Not applicable Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 3 Do placement personnel (or another member of staff tasked with this job) meet students before the commencement of placements to discuss their learning and support needs and ensure they are met?	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 4 Are students actively encouraged to disclose any additional needs prior to the commencement of placement?	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 5 Is accessibility considered when allocating placements? (E.g. physical access, distance from students’ residence etc.) Select N/A if students organise their own placements.	No Yes Not sure Not applicable Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 6 Are students provided with information regarding any necessary preparation well in advance?	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 7 Are students clearly informed of the placement work load, and the duration of time they will spend on placements, prior to the commencement of the course? Answering YES would indicate: Information is provided on the programme website / prospectus.	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 8 Is there collaboration between the programme and placement providers to ensure placements offer inclusive environments and are responsive to the needs of students? Answering YES would indicate: There is clear communication between programme and placement providers regarding any arising needs and how to meet them.	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 9 Where placements involve additional expenses (e.g. uniforms, travel etc.) are strategies in place to ensure this additional cost will not act as a barrier to some students? Select N/A if there are never any additional expenses.	No Yes Not sure Not applicable Answer later	Suggestion: Use this box for any explanatory note you would like to add.
Question 10 Can students contact placement officers with any difficulties encountered during the placement? (E.g. are officers accessible by phone or e-mail). Select N/A if you do not have placement personnel.	No Yes Not sure Not applicable Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 11 Are students clearly told who, within the provider’s organisation, is available to provide placement related support and information?	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 12 Are students monitored during the placement to ensure their needs are met ? Answering YES would indicate: There are procedures in place to ensure there is regular contact between staff and students during placements.	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes? You may like to summarise the process involved in monitoring students.
Question 13 Are students debriefed following placements by placement officers or other qualified staff? Answering YES would indicate: Students are offered the opportunity to reflect on, share, and feedback on their placement experiences.	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?