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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Work Based Learning
Reference NUM037 Version 3
Created July 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved October 2009 SCQF Points 30
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To facilitate the student to explore an appropriate area of professional practice and provide evidence of the learning achieved.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Discuss the concept of work based learning and its application to the process of professional development.
2 Critically appraise, analyse and evaluate the relevant knowledge and skills required to support work based learning.
3 Critically explore, analyse and evaluate an appropriate area of personal development relevant to professional practice.
4 Construct and justify a negotiated learning agreement reflecting the students' identified development needs within the context of personal, professional and organisational goals.
5 Justify the need for continuing professional development and provide evidence of reflective learning commensurate with the outcomes identified in the learning agreement.

Indicative Module Content
Concept of work based learning; Learning agreements; Evidencing the process and outcome of learning; Work based learning as negotiated in individual learning agreement to meet personal, professional and/or organisational goals.

Module Delivery
Work based learning, as negotiated in learning agreement, supported by online activities.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 30
Non-Contact Hours N/A 30
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A 240
TOTAL N/A 300
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: Portfolio of Evidence including clinical competencies.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Portfolio of Evidence including clinical competencies.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C1 = A
B C1 = B
C C1 = C
D C1 = D
E C1 = E
F C1 = F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module The student should be a healthcare professional working in a relevant environment and can normally demonstrate evidence of SCQF level 10 learning or equivalent. This module is not available to international students.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
The scope and content of learning will be individualised to meet the students' personal and continuing professional development needs.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 DURANT, A., RHODES, G. and YOUNG, D. eds. 2009. Getting started with university-level work based learning. London: Middlesex University Press.
2 JACKSON, C. and THURGATE, C., 2011. Workplace learning in health and social care: a student’s guide. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill Open University Press.
3 McCORMACK, B., MANLEY, K. and TITCHEN, A., 2013. Practice development in nursing and healthcare. 2nd ed. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
4 ROLFE, G., JASPER, M. and FRESHWATER, D., 2011. Critical reflection in practice: generating knowledge for care. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.


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