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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Employability Skills | |||
| Reference | BS3017 | Version | 4 |
| Created | January 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with an opportunity to critically reflect on their developing employability skills and the contribution made to the workplace during the placement period. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate an understanding of key employability skills through independent research. |
| 2 | Demonstrate an understanding of their role and value within the organisation. |
| 3 | Reflect on their own contribution to the workplace during the placement period. |
| 4 | Reflect on their personal development during the placement period. |
| 5 | Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of professional ethics within employment setting. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Runs in Semester 2 in conjunction with placement modules (BS3301 or BS3213). Self reflective diagnostic tool; dimensions of success; reflective models; professional workplace behaviours; CV writing. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Introductory webinars and self directed study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 10 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 140 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Individual reflective essay | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | Placement module (BS3301)or One semester placement module (BS3213) |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | COTTRELL, S., 2021. Skills for success : personal development and employability. 4th ed. London: Red Globe Press. |
| 2 | HELYER, R.,2021. The work-based learning student handbook. 3rd ed. London :Red Globe Press. |
| 3 | MOON, J.A., 2013. Reflection in learning and professional development : theory and practice. Hoboken:Taylor and Francis. |