PC0S005 - Foundation Performance and Development 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC0S005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Foundation Performance and Development | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Policing | ||
| Module Leader: | Hilary Miller | ||
| Module Team: | Daniel Welch, Janine Vickery, Helen Martin | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100486 - policing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To ensure students adjust to the future demands of employment within policing by raising awareness of the skills necessary for successful study in higher education and subsequent successful employment within policing.
To develop the skills required for students to progress in both academic study and communication skills used within the police environment.
Content Summary
Skills needed for academic study and enhanced employability within policing such as:
• Effective communication through oral, written and non-verbal means
• Using academic referencing techniques to record credible and accurate sources.
• Develop skills in researching and using academic text.
• Management of conflict and interpersonal relationships and teams. Motivation and management of others.
• Respect for others in terms of human rights and diversity in public organisations.
• Self-reflection and setting SMART personal targets as part of a personal development plan.
This module includes mandatory formative assessment activities, to support students learning and development prior to summative assessment tasks
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 44 |
| Independent Study | 76 |
| Placement | 6 |
| Directed Study | 74 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply their experience and knowledge to acquire, analyse and act upon information, including that obtained from practical scenarios. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate competence in the skills required to be effective within employment in the Criminal Justice System |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Write a 1000 word academic essay - Why is Diversity important in the police service | 0 | 1000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Case Study (CW) 1 | Prepare a witness statement following the report of a suspicious incident | 0 | 1000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case Study (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |