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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Evidencing Employability | |||
| Reference | CM4304 | Version | 2 |
| Created | September 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | April 2019 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with an opportunity to evidence their personal development, and critically reflect on the impact of their placement year on their own progress and future employability. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Illustrate the ability to reflect on existing abilities and knowledge. |
| 2 | Communicate the technical skills required by the computing industry. |
| 3 | Critique the soft skills required for success in a modern workplace or study abroad. |
| 4 | Compose measurable and actionable plans to achieve objectives appropriate to placement or study abroad. |
| 5 | Critique own performance against defined objectives. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| This module runs in conjunction with relevant placement modules (CM4305, CM4306, CM4307, CM4308, CM4309, CM4310) and is intended as a vehicle for students to evidence how their placement has helped them develop both academically and professionally. Content will be provided through an online learning environment with examples of personal development planning, and aspects of reflective writing. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module content will be made available to the students during their placement period via the Moodle VLE. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 300 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| 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, 4, 5 |
| Description: | During their placement the students will be required to submit a number of reports in which they identify their development needs, set their own objectives and reflect on their progress towards meeting these objectives. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of a single coursework. 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 the coursework. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in the coursework. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in the coursework. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in the coursework. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in the coursework. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in the coursework. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | The module should be taken in conjunction with appropriate placement modules CM4305, CM4306, CM4307, CM4308, CM4309, CM4310 |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Helyer, R., 2015. The work-based learning student handbook. Macmillan International Higher Education. |
| 2 | Cottrell, S., 2015. Skills for success: Personal development and employability. Macmillan International Higher Education. |
| 3 | Bassot, B., 2017. The employability journal, Macmillan International Higher Education. |