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Core Module Information
Module title: Professional Practice 3
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20
Module code: TBS09102
Module leader: Matthew Dutton
School The Business School
Subject area group: Generic - Business School
Prerequisites

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

As a Graduate Level Apprentice, you will engage in a diverse range of responsibilities throughout your employment. Working closely with your supervisor or mentor—typically your line manager—and the module leader, you will create a Learning Contract that sets out both employment-related and personal objectives. Progress toward these objectives will be documented in a personal and technical reflective log, and your achievements will be summarized in a report using the STARL format.This module provides an opportunity to showcase and critically reflect on your professional practice within the workplace. It emphasizes the development of business acumen and interpersonal skills, while fostering critical reflective practice and supporting your ongoing professional growth. Through this process, you will demonstrate how your knowledge and skills align with workplace requirements and contribute to your continuous development.Your responsibilities may include contributing to digital and social media initiatives, analyzing leadership approaches, identifying opportunities for improved management practices, supporting and training users, producing technical documentation, managing projects, or undertaking tasks specific to your placement. These activities will form the basis of your reflective analysis and reporting.Assessment for the module consists of three written reports—an Initial Report, a Mid-Year Report, and a Final Report—submitted electronically, along with a comprehensive reflective log.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop solutions by applying an understanding of business and management theory, skills and knowledge to practical problems in the workplace.

LO2: Demonstrate professional proficiency in team-working, decision-making, time management, and communication skills in the workplace.

LO3: Demonstrate an understanding of research method planning.

LO4: Critically appraise, reflect and report on personal, professional and technical achievements.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Matthew Dutton
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 12 Tutorials blend short lectures with interactive, workshop-style activities designed to deepen your understanding of business theory and its practical application. These sessions encourage discussion, use real-world case examples, and incorporate structured exercises to help you analyse organisational performance. They also provide a collaborative environment for reflecting on your own development and building the skills needed for professional practice
Independent Learning Project Supervision 8 These supervisory sessions are held on a 1:1 basis with you to support your progression on the development of the project proposal
Online Guided independent study 200 Guided independent study supports your learning outside tutorials. It includes online activities, directed readings, self-assessment tools, and preparation for assessments. These resources help you deepen your understanding of business and management theory, build confidence in reflective writing, and prepare you for applying theoretical concepts to your workplace experiences and academic tasks.
Other Work based learning 180 You will apply your learning in the workplace through structured tasks linked to your role. These may include reflection, skills audits, evidence gathering, and action planning. Work-based activities enable you to connect academic theory to practical experience, develop professional skills, and demonstrate your contribution to organisational performance and growth as part of your Graduate Apprenticeship.
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 15 2 Week 3 HOURS= 15 minutes A pre-recorded 15 minute presentation outlining your project objectives and why they were chosen.(trimester 3)
Report 25 1~2~3 Week 7 , WORDS= 2500 words The report is your opportunity to conduct a deeper, more integrated reflection on your professional journey. Building on the foundational structure of your PP2 reflective report, you will now focus on the interconnections between your skills, achievements, and understanding of the broader professional landscape.(trimester 3)
Report 60 1~2~3~4 Week 10 , WORDS= 2500 words The research proposal is where you set out in detail what your research plan is for the year 4 Project. The purpose of the research proposal is to help you clarify what your research will be about. In the research proposal you will state your aims and objectives, provide a brief review of the literature relevant to your topic and describe the research methods you plan to use to gather and analyse your data.(trimester 3)
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
TBS09102: Professional Practice
 

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