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 Academic Year: | 2017/8 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department for Health |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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| Description:
| Aims: To develop learning beyond the academic curriculum, to provide opportunities for the personal assessment of key skills associated with transferability post-graduation and to promote the acquisition of knowledge and key skills that support the understanding of further academic subjects. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit a student will be able to: 1. Analyse individual strengths and weaknesses through the implementation of a skills audit, and as a result distinguish key areas that require development within the context of continuing professional development. 2. Demonstrate competence in a range of professional skills appropriate to a specific employment sector. 3. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of key transferable skills that relate to a specific employment placement. 4. Analyse relevant concepts associated with personal curriculum vitae development, generic skill development and interview technique to provide a broader understanding of key requirements within the employment sector. Skills: Personal development skills and professional skills relevant to employment. Content: * Introduction and application of the key concepts associated with continuing professional development. * The evaluation of key skills required within the employment sector highlighting individual strengths and weaknesses. * Skills development session, skills audit identifying strengths and weaknesses for each individual student. * The recognition and importance of transferable skills. * Personal CV development. * Guidance surrounding interview technique. |
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HL10463 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department for Health
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