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As a Graduate Apprentice you will undertake a wide range tasks during your employment in a context relevant to your programme of study.

You will develop employment-related objectives in the format of an Individual Assessment Agreement (IAA). This will be completed in discussion with your line manager and a mentor from the university. The tripartite nature of this agreement is important to ensure that it meets your requirements, the university’s academic assessment requirements and also meets the needs of your employer. This will normally be achieved by a face-to-face meeting between all three parties but other means of communication, such as Skype, could also be used. The IAA will define the nature of the deliverable and also outline the way in which the work will be evaluated.

The module will allow you the opportunity to discuss and demonstrate your professional practice in the workplace. Building upon the knowledge learnt in your workplace and previous university modules. 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.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Analyse a practical workplace problem and design solutions by applying computing and information systems skills and knowledge.
LO2: Critically evaluate the theories and concepts of the area of study, and show evidence of understanding the relationships of these concepts to workplace practices.
LO3: Conduct a programme of work over an extended period to a professional standard, exercising autonomy and initiative, including the associated planning, target-setting, record-keeping and reporting.
LO4: Critically appraise, reflect and report on personal, professional and technical achievements.