Professional Work Experience 1
MODULE CODE
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Module Aims
Aim 1
To enable students to reflect upon their work-based experience via the application of theory to practice. To formulate a career plan based upon the transferable skills acquired in industry related to their career aspirations.
Module Content
Introduction to the process of reflection on work-based experience. Audit the skills learnt prior to and whilst in industry and identify the transferability of these skills to a future career. Situations which occurred at work will be explored to identify the learning that took place.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
To enable students to reflect upon their work-based experience via the application of theory to practice. To formulate a career plan based upon the transferable skills acquired in industry related to their career aspirations. To develop a professional portfolio of evidence. Assignment 1 provides an opportunity for students to fully appreciate the key theoretical frameworks that will help them in a relevant work-based environment. Assignment two builds upon theory by encouraging the students to apply the principles of effective performance by reflecting upon their experience and personal development through the course of the professional work experience.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through a portfolio and a report.