Core Module Information
Module title: Professional Practice 2: Work-based project

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20

Module code: SOC08404
Module leader: Karen Darragh
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Computer Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

You will as a Graduate Apprentice undertake a wide range of tasks during your employment in context relevant to your role. You will learn about the importance of team working within organisations and develop the necessary skills to be an effective team player. You will also learn key management skills such as problem solving techniques, organising methods and decision-making. During the module report writing and presentation skills will also be developed. You will also further develop the skills necessary to keep a professional log/journal of your workplace activities and the methods of reflection which will help you to develop.You will develop a deeper understanding of your own personal and professional development and how this can be of benefit to your organisation. You will give a presentation. You will peer assess each other’s presentations to provide constructive and meaningful feedback allowing reflection on your own communication and professional practices. You will be expected to keep a reflective log of your work to aid the production of the report which apply learning from the course in your workplace, reflecting on its application and evaluating results. Formative feedback will be given on your reflective log during weeks 5 to 6 and workplace visits. The report will outline employment-related and personal objectives.The module will allow you the opportunity to discuss and demonstrate your professional practice in the workplace, building upon the knowledge learnt in the graduate apprentice workplace and previous university modules. This module integrates your learning from the workplace and university. The learning outcomes assess your knowledge and skills appropriate to your work-place with an emphasis on the development of business, technology and soft skills. This module is designed to develop critical reflective practice, skills and attitudes, and act as a focus for your continuous professional development. The module will allow you the opportunity to discuss and demonstrate their professional practice in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Assess and apply computing and IT skills to develop solutions in the workplace.

LO2: Use a range of skills to support team-working, decision-making, time management and communication skills in the workplace.

LO3: Manage under guidance a range of work appropriate to your role over an extended period using critical reflection, identify and evaluate, areas of growth and future developments.

LO4: Undertake critical analysis, evaluation and/or synthesis of professional and technical achievements taking into consideration ethical and professional issues.

LO5: Demonstrate sound understanding of organisational performance, market place position and future opportunities.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Karen Darragh
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 12 TUTORIAL
Independent Learning On-demand Webinar 8 WEBINAR
Other Work based learning 180 Work based learning
Online Guided independent study 200 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 25 1~2~5 Week 4 HOURS= 0.1 Oral Presentation
Report 60 3~4~5 Week 10 , WORDS= 3000 REPORT
Reflective Log 15 2~4 Week 10 , WORDS= 0 Reflective Log
Component 1 subtotal: 25
Component 2 subtotal: 75
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 3, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Karen Darragh
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 12 TUTORIAL
Independent Learning On-demand Webinar 8 WEBINAR
Other Work based learning 180 Work based learning
Online Guided independent study 200 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 25 1~2~5 Week 4 HOURS= 0.1 Oral Presentation
Report 60 3~4~5 Week 10 , WORDS= 3000 REPORT
Reflective Log 15 2~4 Week 10 , WORDS= 0 Reflective Log
Component 1 subtotal: 25
Component 2 subtotal: 75
Module subtotal: 100

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