Core features in Placements
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The following are the core features of the Placements system. Programmes currently using the system can request additional features to enhance their placement provision.
For a list of all features within the system, please access the Placements system overview.
| Feature | Description | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Custom forms | Manage/create custom forms for a placement scheme |
The ability to develop context specific bespoke forms for student completion in line with programme requirements, supporting a range of functions e.g., assessment, reflection, placement evaluation etc. Automated deadlines set relative to placement start/end dates |
| Rubric-based assessment |
Including scheme-specific skills/competencies and level identifiers View a Rubric-based assessment example here |
The ability to assess student work against skills/competencies in line with programme context |
| Three-way file sharing | Between student, external supervisor & University tutor | The ability to share forms with relevant users to support scheme requirements |
| Competency sign-off | Sign-off of skills/competencies/ outcomes, including by external supervisors | To support sign-off by external supervisors and other third parties |
| Reporting | Data feeds or data download | Required for reporting to funding/regulatory bodies |
| Admin access | Tools to monitor placement cohort/assign to placement, location & supervisor etc. Set automated deadlines relative to placement dates | Scheme specific control to amend information as/when required, delegated to school/programme teams |
Feature request process
If you would like to request new features in the Placements system to enhance your placement provision this will be considered by the Placements management group. Cost/resource estimates for new features and enhancements can be provided, with the following considerations:
- Requests are to be made by May for work to be undertaken during the next academic year.
- Requests which have wider applicability and benefit to other programmes are more likely to be accepted.
- We reserve the right to reject requests if developments are counter to the wider interests of existing users, or if development capacity is limited.
