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Core Module Information
Module title: Policy and Contexts
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 10.00
ECTS credit value: 5
Module code: CRG11139
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 explores how public sector career services are shaped by government policy. You will gain an understanding of how these services have evolved, and how they manage conflicting priorities. You will compare the approaches of services in different sectors, and locations. You will also examine the impact of career service organisations on the work of individual career development practitioners. Units of study will include: history and purpose(s) of career services - public policy for career services - policy in Scotland - comparative policy (home nations and international perspectives) - higher education career & employability services - community based guidance and active labour market policies - independent practice, and workplace guidance. This module will run in weeks 2 - 7 of trimester 2.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Appraise the impact of government policies relating to career guidance services in the home nations of the UK, and develop awareness of the international context.

LO2: Critically evaluate the policy and practices of career service provider organisations.

LO3: Examine how the nature of career development practice is shaped by policy and organisational factors.
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 provide teaching input on key policy concepts, and explain features of career service organisations in a variety of settings.
Face To Face Tutorial 6 On campus students will participate in face-to-face discussions to explore the prorities and challenges facing career service providers.
Online Guided independent study 88 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
Report 100 1~2~3 Week 8 , WORDS= 2500 words You will critically evaluate policy and practice in a career service provider, drawing on your observations, and on relevant academic, professional and policy literature.
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 12 You will access recorded lectures (two x 30 minute lectures per week). These will provide teaching input on key policy concepts, and explain features of career service organisations in a variety of settings.
Independent Learning Tutorial 6 Distance learning students will participate in live online discussions to explore the prorities and challenges facing career service providers.
Online Guided independent study 82 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
Report 100 1~2~3 Week 8 , WORDS= 2500 words You will critically evaluate policy and practice in a career service provider, drawing on your observations, and on relevant academic, professional and policy literature.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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