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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Simulated Professional Practice
Reference SU3033B Version 4
Created July 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved August 2009 SCQF Points 45
Amended September 2021 ECTS Points 22.5

Aims of Module
To enable the student to demonstrate learning accrued in a simulated professional environment. To use academic knowledge to underpin and broaden professional skills.

Learning Outcomes for Module
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, Interdisciplinary 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 professional practice 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 a simulated professional environment.

Indicative Module Content
The professional practice portfolio will provide evidence, which combines practical skills and learning gained in a simulated workplace environment with academic knowledge. Each student will draw up an agreed learning contract with the academic mentor and devise a programme, which will enable the learning outcomes to be achieved.

Module Delivery
Delivery combines simulated on-the-job mentoring with guidance from a University adviser. In addition, students may be required to attend personal development workshops as designated by the University. Students will also be encouraged to engage with professional practice and industry.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 90 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 360 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 450 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, 4
Description: Portfolio that is to be submitted for the project to be specific aspects of Planning, Building Warrant and Production Information type drawings. To be presented at a technical review board/oral presentation.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Coursework). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission will result in an NS grade.
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 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
1 http://www.ciat.org.uk/en/members/Join_CIAT/POP_Records/ Students will be encouraged to compile a customised bibliography as agreed with the University mentor. This will be contextualised within specific portfolio briefs as a medium for initiating personal research.

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