PE1D020 - Employability Skills 1 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE1D020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Employability Skills 1 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Care Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Collaborative Provision | ||
| Module Leader: | Ghazala Begum, Tanya Phillips | ||
| Module Team: | Owain Jones, Paul Griffiths, Tiffany furness, Helen Curtis, Rhia Smith, Jenny Richards, Lousie Hallett | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | 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 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |