Evidence of competencies in transferable skills such as communication, problem solving, critical analysis and research practice should be provided to ensure that students are building on previous learning and not starting from new.

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; enterprise. A reading list is supplied, but many additional local and regional links will be provided as the module progresses. 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.