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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Professional Industry Experience | |||
Reference | CBM314 | Version | 3 |
Created | November 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
Approved | June 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | November 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To enable the student to develop and apply skills and knowledge gained via the course of study to practice. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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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; or prior vocational experience, in an appropriate organisation 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 |
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Contact Hours | 2 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 48 | 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 | |||||
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | FANTHOME, C., 2004. Work placements: a survival guide for students. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. |
2 | Students will be guided to particular information sources related to preparation for the professional fieldwork placement experience including CV writing, skills assessment, personal development planning, reflective writing and report writing. |