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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Professional Practice Portfolio | |||
| Reference | SU3022A | Version | 3 |
| Created | November 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | August 2008 | SCQF Points | 60 |
| Amended | November 2017 | ECTS Points | 30 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To enable the student to demonstrate learning accrued in a practical environment. To use academic knowledge to underpin and broaden workplace skills. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate the necessary skills in the following areas: Technical and Learning Skills, Staff Relations Skills, Planning and Organisational Skills, Personal and Professional Skills and Communication Skills. |
| 2 | Reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses as a potential professional person. |
| 3 | Appraise the structure and the function of the organisation in which they are placed and critically evaluate the factors which affect its performance. |
| 4 | Apply the theories, skills, models, concepts and principles acquired in their studies to date in the workplace. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The professional practice portfolio will provide evidence which combines practical skills and learning gained in the workplace with academic knowledge. Each student will draw up an agreed learning contract with the host organisation and devise a programme which will enable the learning outcomes to be achieved. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Delivery combines supervised on-the-job mentoring with guidance from a University adviser. In addition, students may be required to attend staff development workshops as designated by the host organisation. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 84 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | 516 |
| TOTAL | N/A | 600 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 516 |
| 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 |
| Description: | The assessment is conducted by means of staff appraisal by the host company following the approved University assessment scheme for this element. Students will provide a portfolio of evidence containing a learning contract, documentation from the periodic reviews, evidence from the student's Personal Development Planner to support the learning achieved, a reflective diary and any further evidence deemed appropriate. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| In order to pass the module students must achieve 35% or greater in each component and 40% or greater overall. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% or better |
| B | 60% or better |
| C | 50% or better |
| D | 40% or better |
| E | 35% or better |
| F | Less than 35% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Students must have completed 225 SCQF credits from Stage 1, Stage 2 and Semester 1 of Stage 3. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | http://www.ciat.org.uk/en/members/Join_CIAT/POP_Records/ |