Placement Learning at Harper Adams

Most undergraduate courses include a 12 month placement in a commercial environment.

Harper Adams places great importance on the placement period. Placement provides students with an opportunity for on-the-job training to produce a well-rounded individual with practical, interpersonal and business skills, and by the end of the course, the ability to take on managerial responsibility.

Student Benefits

• Apply the theory gained through their studies in a commercial or professional environment
• Acquire knowledge and experience to underpin studies in the later stages of the course
• Acquire practical, interpersonal and business skills needed in the workplace
• Develop and appreciation of management skills
• Provide experience on which to base future career plans

Harper Adams seeks to develop long term relationships with placement employers and has strong links with a large number of employers across a range of sectors. Each subject area has a Placement Manager responsible for advising students on suitable placements, supporting students in placement and liaising with employers.

Employer Benefits

A Harper Adams placement student can benefit businesses in a number of ways:

• New ideas and fresh enthusiasm
• Up to date knowledge of latest commercial developments, new technology and IT skills
• Cost effective additional staff resource
• Benefit from the latest research through closer links with the university
• Enable specific project work to be undertaken
• 'Try before you buy' with regard to graduate selection

Harper Adams students:

• Are good team workers
• Can think for themselves and get on with the job
• Can focus on business issues and solutions
• Resolve business problems effectively

Future Developments

• Improved access to University resources for students on placement
• Improved awareness of placement and graduate opportunities through closer links with employers
• Guidance for students and employers to help cope with disability in the work place
• Development and promotion of sector-wide good practice for placements in the rural economy

How to upload your vacancy...

Click on the course area in the left hand menu that is relevant to your business/organisation and view the information. You can then submit your details via our online vacancy form.

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