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Through undertaking this work based learning module you will develop your potential and gain a competitive edge and gain confidence when seeking graduate employment. You will relate academic theory to the workplace and demonstrate this through the assessment instruments. The taught part of this module prepares you for the recruitment and selection process and for planning and taking responsibility for your learning from the workplace. You will evaluate your current profile and set objectives for your learning and development during the 20-24 week placement in full time employment. You will develop your ability to self-assess your performance, use constructive feedback and evaluate your own progress in a reflective learning portfolio. You will complete a learning portfolio addressing all learning outcomes divided into job-related, personal and business outcomes. This module helps you to develop the skills that are necessary for graduates in the 21st Century and thereafter as part of your continuing professional development.

This module is designed to give you 20-24 weeks work-based learning experience enabling you to gain practical, hands on experience in your chosen field of study and to produce a portfolio demonstrating your enhanced employability.

The module introduces you to the elements of learning for and from the workplace as part of your continuing personal and professional development planning. It helps you use tools and techniques for reflection and self appraisal, such as reflective logs and critical incidence analysis and to complete a reflective learning portfolio.

The delivery of the taught element of the module includes:
Preparation for WBL placement recruitment, interview skills, personal preparation review, job profiles and expectations, University/employer expectations of placement students in a professional work environment.

The process of learning from the workplace; planning and writing personal, job and business related learning objectives in a meaningful learning plan; assertiveness, negotiation skills and strategies for coping with stress and pressures in the workplace; customer awareness and expectations; external and internal organisational culture, training and development in the workplace. Identification of employability skills and attributes, and career planning resulting from placement.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Write and agree clear and achievable SMART objectives in a learning plan for personal and professional development during placement
LO2: Relate and critically examine selected academic knowledge and skills to specific industry situations LO3: Review your performance in the workplace related to business, job and personal skills
LO4: Analyse and evaluate the achievement of your objectives in a reflective learning portfolio
LO5: Critically evaluate your own performance and learning experiences