BI2S122 - Professional Practice and Employability in the Landbased Sector 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI2S122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Professional Practice and Employability in the Landbased Sector | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Pete Dunford, Michele Gorman | ||
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| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To enable learners to develop their practical and employability skills for the landbased sector, through engagement in work related activities.
Content Summary
Students will undertake a minimum of 70 hours of documented work experience with a relevant organisation or multiple relevant organisations (as appropriate). Students may also accredit suitable recent work experience that they have already undertaken (provided that experience has not been already been used for any other course or module) by completing the assessment of the module based on that experience.
Employment skills
e.g. CV writing, professional portfolios, client testimonials, researching opportunities, covering letters, interview techniques, networking, maintaining a professional online presence, entrepreneurship and business sustainability.
Professional practice
e.g. skills auditing, self-reflection, communication skills (written and oral), workplace relationships, team building.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 14 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 13 |
| Independent Study | 67 |
| Placement | 70 |
| Directed Study | 26 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Reflect on the nature of professional practice in the landbased sector and identify gaps between their work related capabilities and disciplinary expectations. |
| LO2 | Reflect upon the way their work experiences or role has contributed to their professional practice, using this to develop future personal/professional development. |
| LO3 | Develop and critically appraise an action plan of their experience and skills developed within the context of a graduate recruitment process and informed by their career plans and aspirations. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio evidencing and reflecting upon the range of experiences and skills gained through this module. | 0 | 5000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |