This document provides instructions for students on compiling an e-portfolio to document their work placement experience. The portfolio should include: (1) personal details and company information, (2) job descriptions and milestone reports highlighting major tasks, (3) assessment forms and personal reflections, and (4) a final reflective summary of challenges, problem-solving experiences, and future study needs. Students are advised to write professionally and reflect on how their training has prepared them for the workplace. Upon completion, the portfolio should be uploaded as a single file to the e-portfolio submission site for review by placement tutors.

1. Employer
Student
Careers
Learning
Technologist
Placement
Tutor
Coursework
Point
• Organisation Details
• Milestone Reports
• C&G Summary
• Placement Certificate
Upload
Report of
documents

2. Portfolio Contents Description
1. Front Page Student name, ID, company name(s) and
start date(s)
2. Table of Contents Include page numbers
3. Organisation Details Include Health & Safety Checklist document
4. Job Description A brief summary of the specifications and
duties of your placement role
5. Milestone Report(s) Highlight major tasks and learning
experiences for 1 month, 4 months, 7
months and remaining period of your
placement+ Supervisor’s assessment and
personal reflection
6. PCSS Table Signed summary table
7. PCSS Statements Sample template in Resource folder
8. Placement Certificate Sample template
9. Final Reflective Summary Summarise your personal attributes
10. Good use of Business
English
Ensure the portfolio is of highest
professional standards of writing

3.  To include examples and/or your reflection
on (max. 2000 words):
◦ Challenges and successes encountered during
your placement
◦ Problem solving
◦ Experience of working with others
◦ How you have used your training & studies to
date
◦ Your future study needs
 Supporting Framework: SWAIN

4. This summarises:
◦ It is likely to draw on what you have
written in your previous reflections
◦ It must be written using complete
sentences not bullet points
◦ This section is likely to be particularly
useful in helping you with career
choice, job applications and selection
interviews.
Strength
Weaknesses
Achievements
Interests
Needs

5. ONE single Portfolio Documents Folder
E-Portfolio Site
Coursework
submission Point
+
Placement Tutor

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