Research skills appropriate to science; critical thinking skills; ability to acquire and interrogate primary literature sources; communication skills

This module will prepare you for undertaking your project work in the following trimester and additionally allow you to build on areas of your employability in preparation for presenting yourself to the professional world. Topics being covered will include; risk assessment and ethics; time management and project planning; scientific methodology and consideration of limiting factors; use of data in the workplace; critical writing and referencing; advanced communication skills; quality processes; interpersonal and interview skills; how a business is run; project management and consultancy; teaching as a destination; public engagement and outreach; policy and conservation. The blogposting assessment will encourage you to reflect upon your skills using a reflective communication approach and provide practise in self and peer assessment; this will also underpin the job application assessment, which will entail providing evidence of and articulation of skills and attributes for a chosen future profession.

LO1: Critical appraise qualitative and quantitative research methods, ethical process, quality, risk assessment, health and safety as they may pertain to professional practice.
LO2: Demonstrate evidence of skills competency through engagement with a number of skills workshops as they relate to your project and professional area.
LO3: Reflect upon prior learning.
LO4: Communicate learning and skills in a professional and targeted manner.