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Core Module Information
Module title: Employment Studies
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 10.00
ECTS credit value: 5
Module code: CRG11138
Module leader: Peter Robertson
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Teacher Education
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module will enable you to give guidance about the world of work by providing you with a broad understanding of the labour market. You will explore structures in employment and how they are evolving. This culminates in an industry specific project which integrates the collection of labour market intelligence - making sense of the information and then presenting knowledge in accessible ways. You will be supported to gather industry information through online sources and direct contact with employers, professional and industry bodies. This provides a holistic and experiential view of labour markets as they relate to the work of career practitioners. Units will include: introduction to labour market economics - employer liaison - education-industry links - UK labour market patterns - unemployment and labour activation - skills - communicating abour market intelligence - the future of work. Classes will take place over weeks 8-14 in trimester 2.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically analyse employment patterns and trends, identifying the implications for the provision of guidance services.

LO2: Critically analyse, research and disseminate labour market intelligence.

LO3: Gain effective networking and relationship building skills with employers.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Peter Robertson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning On-demand Webinar 6 You will access recorded lectures (two x 30 minute lectures per week). These will introduce concepts in labour market economics, skills for practitioners in employer liasion, and current issues in employment.
Face To Face Tutorial 6 You will participate in face-to-face class discussion to further your understanding of topics in employment, and their relevance to giving career guidance.
Face To Face External visits 10 You will develop industrial knowlege, and liaison skills through direct contact with employers, either online or through site visits.
Online Guided independent study 78 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are encouraged to read more widely around the topics you are studying and engage in Moodle activities and resources. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks.
Total Study Hours100
Expected Total Study Hours for Module100


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 70 1~2~3 Exam Period , WORDS= 1200 words You will produce a briefing document summmarising labour market intelligence on a specific industry or occupation. This will draw on published literature and on conversations with industry experts. It will be designed to be suitable for an audience of undergraduates.
Oral Presentation 30 2 Exam Period HOURS= 15 minutes You will provide an oral presentation to the class summarising your labour market project report. The focus will be on the same industry, but you will present the material as you would to an audience of career development practitioners.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2025/6, Trimester 2, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: ONLINE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Peter Robertson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning On-demand Webinar 6 You will access recorded lectures (two x 30 minute lectures per week). These will introduce concepts in labour market economics, skills for practitioners in employer liasion, and current issues in employment.
Independent Learning Tutorial 6 You will participate in live online class discussion to further your understanding of topics in employment, and theor relevance to giving career guidance.
Online Guided independent study 78 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are encouraged to read more widely around the topics you are studying and engage in Moodle activities and resources. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks.
Face To Face External visits 10 You will develop industrial knowlege, and liaison skills, through direct contact with employers, either online or through site visits.
Total Study Hours100
Expected Total Study Hours for Module100


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 70 1~2~3 Exam Period , WORDS= 1200 You will produce a briefing document summmarising labour market intelligence on a specific industry or occupation. This will draw on published literature and on conversations with industry experts. It will be designed to be suitable for an audience of undergraduates.
Oral Presentation 30 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 15 minutes You will provide an oral presentation to the class summarising your labour market project report. The focus will be on the same industry, but you will present the material as you would to an audience of career development practitioners.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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