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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Professional Development
Reference CM1707 Version 2
Created June 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved July 2018 SCQF Points 30
Amended July 2022 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to introduce academic, personal, business and career skills to support students in their work-based learning journey.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Produce effective communication in a variety of forms appropriate to purpose and target audience.
2 Demonstrate confidence in knowing own strengths and preferences and how this impacts on professional and learning activity.
3 Apply academic writing and literature review skills in support of their learning.
4 Demonstrate effective work habits, including time management and prioritisation.
5 Reflect upon personal development needs, learning and performance.

Indicative Module Content
Self-awareness: recognising strengths, preferences and learning styles. Development of business: business and report writing, project and time management, prioritisation, managing relationships, negotiations and team work, developing resilience and emotional intelligence. Development of career skills: career pathways, workplace culture and career opportunities, networking, creating and managing a professional digital presence. Development of academic skills: academic writing, literature search and review, self and peer assessment, reflection and evidence based practice.

Module Delivery
The module is delivered in Blended Learning mode using structured online learning materials/activities and directed study, facilitated by regular online tutor support. Workplace Mentor support and work-based learning activities will allow students to contextualise this learning to their own workplace. Face-to-face engagement occurs through annual induction sessions, employer work-site visits, and modular on-campus workshops.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 30 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours 240 N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body 240  

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: The coursework will consist of a reflective report supported by an e-portfolio compiled by the student.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module is assessed on a pass/unsuccessful basis. The Module Grade is based on performance in Component 1 (coursework) as detailed below.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
Pass Pass in C1.
Fail Fail, i.e. unsuccessful, in C1.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BASSOT, B., 2017. The employability journal. London: Palgrave.
2 BOTT, F., 2014. Professional Issues in Information Technology. BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
3 DACRE POOL, L. and SEWELL, P., 2007. The key to employability: developing a practical model of graduate employability. Education + Training, 49(4), pp.277-289.
4 HELYER, R., 2010. The work based learning student handbook. London: Palgrave.

Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Aberdeen, AB10 7QB, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781