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In this module you will develop a set of skills required by all professionals when undertaking an employment focussed project. Throughout the module you will be critically examining both quantitative and qualitative investigation methods as well as using a variety of problem-solving approaches and interventions to help you to learn about a range of different approaches to conducting employment focussed projects. This will help you to understand that conducting an employment focussed project requires the integration of both ‘know-how’ and ‘know-that’ knowledge
Topics included in this module are reviewing literature; formulation of researchable questions; exploration of a range of qualitative and quantitative research designs; theory and concepts of consultancy; consultancy models; the consultancy process; techniques for interpreting data and developing conclusions; and report writing and presentation of findings and recommendations

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Critically appraise relevant literature to determine a feasible topic for employment focussed project
LO2: Justify the selection of appropriate design and investigatory techniques for employment focussed project
LO3: Defend the selection and use of data collection techniques and methods of analysis
LO4: Produce a detailed proposal to conduct an employment focussed project
LO5: Critically engage with theories, concepts and models of consultancy used in employment focussed projects