Module Content

Portfolio development will typically focus upon:

• Analysing situations which have developed skills and enhanced employability
• Evaluating interactions with managers, colleagues, and subordinates
• Discussing consequences of actions and identify ways in which improvement or change can be made
• Discussing personal development needs
• Providing sufficient evidence to demonstrate capabilities
• Audit skills and create an action plan
• Contingency Planning
• Critical reflective analysis of work-based learning which applies theoretical models from across the student’s programme of study to the real-world environment

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.