PE1D019 - Professional Development 1 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PE1D019
Module Title: Professional Development 1
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Health and Social Care
Faculty Sub Group: Health and Social Care
Module Leader: John Whitcher
Module Team: Owain Jones, Paul Griffiths, Tanya Phillips, Katie Wiergowski, Tania Davies, Hannah Williams, Rhia Smith, Jenny Richards, Louise Hallett, Karyn Davies, Helen Curtis
First Intended Intake: SEP 2023 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 40 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100476 - health and social care
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Jul 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

To develop a range of work-related skills with the necessary underpinning knowledge for effective practice in a vocational setting. This will include understanding the contemporary issues the student will experience whilst working in the health/social care and well being sector.

Content Summary

Employment skills

e.g. CV writing, career opportunities in the health & social care sector, covering letters, interview techniques, networking, maintaining a professional online presence, and entrepreneurship. Identifying opportunities for professional development within the chosen career pathway, sources of funding and development planning (CPD)

Professional practice

e.g. Communication skills (written and oral), self-reflection, confidence building, workplace relationships, teamwork and team building and other essential skills required for a career in health and social care (e.g. dementia awareness, mental health awareness).

Contemporary Issues

e.g. – working in health/social care/wellbeing. The links between social issues and health and social care professional practice, Social policy and its relevance, interpretation and impact on practice at operational, strategic, local and national levels, Broader health determinants which shape people’s lives.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 18
Seminar 18
Independent Study 200
Directed Study 152
Problem / challenge based learning 12
Total Hours Selected 400

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify and describe the range of different career pathways relevant to your degree programme and reflect on the skills and attributes that are required for these roles.
LO2 Demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge required for effective practice at this level of study, by engaging in self-analysis of personal strengths and weaknesses in terms of vocational competence, attitude and underpinning knowledge.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 Completion of a simulation/scenario based exercise assessing knowledge and understanding of employability skills. 0 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 An analysis of career pathways/role descriptors within your chosen sector and completion of a PDP and self- analysis/reflection linked to the role identified. 0 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1
Portfolio 1

Reading List

https://rl.talis.com/3/southwales/lists/AAAF3EC8-201D-48B9-4E0E-AFB4FCF0DDCD.html?lang=en