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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Professional Skills Enhancement | |||
| Reference | CBM300 | Version | 1 |
| Created | September 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | November 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to develop and apply skills and knowledge gained via the course of study to practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Synthesise practical experience with a critical evaluation of the role of the professional. |
| 2 | Appraise critically and demonstrate an evaluative appreciation of the implementation of professional theories and principles in a working environment. |
| 3 | To apply skills assessment and profiling tools to identify strengths and development areas for personal development and to produce a Personal Development Plan (PDP). |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Skills Assessment; Career Objective Setting; CV Writing; Reflective Writing; Personal Development Planning; Four-week placement experience; or a project; relevant to the course of study. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Full-time students: Pre-placement / project seminars and workshops. Personal placement tutor support from academic staff during the placement / project period. Distance Learning Students: Online topics/activities and tutor support (including discussion forums and chat sessions) from academic staff. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 12 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 38 | 50 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 100 | 100 |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Description: | Individual Portfolio Assessment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Students who engage with this module through attendance and participation will be exposed to the following Meta Skills: Communicating, Initiative, and Integrity. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BASSOT, B., 2020. The reflective journal. Third Edition. London: Red Globe Press |
| 2 | BOLTON, G. and DELDERFIELD,R., 2018. Reflective practice: writing and professional development. Fifth Edition. London: Sage. |
| 3 | BASSOT, B. 2015. The Reflective Practice Guide: an interdisciplinary approach to critical reflection. London: Routledge |
| 4 | Students will be guided to additional sources related to preparation for their professional skills enhancement experience including: CV writing, skills assessment, personal development planning, reflective writing and report writing. Up to date discipline specific information regarding skills requirement is also provided via Moodle. |