2024/5, Trimester 1, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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| Occurrence: | 002 |
| Primary mode of delivery: | Blended |
| Location of delivery: | CRAIGLOCKHAR |
| Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
| Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Pauline Gordon |
| Module Organiser: | |
| Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
| Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) | NESH Description |
| Face To Face | Practical classes and workshops | 16 | Pre-placement workshops will provide an introduction to the module and will focus on practical aspects of securing a placement, such as CV writing and interview skills with input from the Business School Placement team and guest speakers from industry. After these workshops, the module uses work-based learning as the core learning method. Students are encouraged to learn from experience and to reflect on their professional development. |
| Online | Guided independent study | 384 | Guided independent study |
| Total Study Hours | 400 | |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 400 | |
| Assessment |
| Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words | Description |
| Portfolio | 50 | 1~2~3~4 | Week 3 | , WORDS= 3,000 words | For Assessment 1, you are required to conduct research and select three of jobs you aspire to apply to for your ideal career, recruitment agency ads, alumni website. Choose ONE of the advertised positions and explain your interest in that job, and how it is relevant to your career path (next 3-5 years)Based on your choice:•Write a cover letter for that job highlighting key strengths and personal traits you have that aligns with the company and job position. •Write detailed statements responding to the selection criteria.•Develop a resume that matches the job requirements. •Conduct a skills gap assessment and identify any skills or qualifications you may need to develop for such a job in the next couple of years. •Develop a short, medium and long term goal/actionable steps you intend to take to close the gap.Assessment due in placement trimester for all intakes. |
| Report | 50 | 2~4 | Exam Period | , WORDS= 3000 | For this assessment piece, you are required to:•Undertake an industry placement and attend the mandatory preparatory classes•Describe the industry and organisation in which you completed your placement;•Reflect upon one to three significant moments of truth/critical incidents that were encountered. Consider how it impacted you and how you dealt with it.•Reflect upon and discuss three key trends or challenges you encountered during your placement. How did this revelation impact your views on the topic/industry?•Reflecting on your portfolio and career plans, analyse three key areas you believe you have developed professionally based on your placement.Assessment due in placement trimester for all intakes. |
| Component 1 subtotal: | 50 | | |
| Component 2 subtotal: | 50 | | | | |
| Module subtotal: | 100 | | | | |
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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| Occurrence: | 003 |
| Primary mode of delivery: | Blended |
| Location of delivery: | CRAIGLOCKHAR |
| Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
| Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Pauline Gordon |
| Module Organiser: | |
| Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
| Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) | NESH Description |
| Face To Face | Practical classes and workshops | 16 | Pre-placement workshops will provide an introduction to the module and will focus on practical aspects of securing a placement, such as CV writing and interview skills with input from the Business School Placement team and guest speakers from industry. After these workshops, the module uses work-based learning as the core learning method. Students are encouraged to learn from experience and to reflect on their professional development. |
| Online | Guided independent study | 384 | Guided independent study |
| Total Study Hours | 400 | |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 400 | |
| Assessment |
| Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words | Description |
| Portfolio | 50 | 1~2~3~4 | Week 3 | , WORDS= 3,000 words | For Assessment 1, you are required to conduct research and select three of jobs you aspire to apply to for your ideal career, recruitment agency ads, alumni website. Choose ONE of the advertised positions and explain your interest in that job, and how it is relevant to your career path (next 3-5 years)Based on your choice:•Write a cover letter for that job highlighting key strengths and personal traits you have that aligns with the company and job position. •Write detailed statements responding to the selection criteria.•Develop a resume that matches the job requirements. •Conduct a skills gap assessment and identify any skills or qualifications you may need to develop for such a job in the next couple of years. •Develop a short, medium and long term goal/actionable steps you intend to take to close the gap.Assessment due in placement trimester for all intakes. |
| Report | 50 | 2~4 | Exam Period | , WORDS= 3000 | For this assessment piece, you are required to:•Undertake an industry placement and attend the mandatory preparatory classes•Describe the industry and organisation in which you completed your placement;•Reflect upon one to three significant moments of truth/critical incidents that were encountered. Consider how it impacted you and how you dealt with it.•Reflect upon and discuss three key trends or challenges you encountered during your placement. How did this revelation impact your views on the topic/industry?•Reflecting on your portfolio and career plans, analyse three key areas you believe you have developed professionally based on your placement.Assessment due in placement trimester for all intakes. |
| Component 1 subtotal: | 50 | | |
| Component 2 subtotal: | 50 | | | | |
| Module subtotal: | 100 | | | | |