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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Transitions And Professional Development
Reference SS4089 Version 1
Created April 2024 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved April 2024 SCQF Points 15
Amended ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enable students to reflect upon and capture the breadth of their skills and knowledge development and to consider how this supports effective transition to the professional role.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically examine individual skills and knowledge development, including future developmental needs to enable effective completion of the Individual Learning Plan.
2 Demonstrate understanding of the transitional process from student to NQSW and evaluate the skills, knowledge and supports which enable effective transition.
3 Examine the development of professional identity and the factors that support and promote this development.

Indicative Module Content
Individual learning, reflective practice, self-care, emotional intelligence, transitions, NQSW, continuous professional development, employability, career opportunities, stakeholder participation, individual learning plan, interview skills, competence and confidence, professional identity, complexity and conflict, support. Economic, social and political context of social work practice.

Module Delivery
A mixture of lectures, seminars and workshops including those supported by key stakeholders.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 40 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 110 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

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: Assessed through an essay which incorporates completion of the Individual Learning Plan.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module has one component with 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by an essay.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Satisfactory completion of all Stage 3 modules or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Koprowsk, J,. 2024. Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work, London, Sage.
2 Wonnacott, J., 2012. Mastering Social Work Supervision. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
3 Lishman, J., Bolger, J., Gibson., N., Spolander., G., Yuill, C., (eds) 2023. Social Work an Introduction. London, Sage.

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