BS2SX8 - Employment and Employability 06 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BS2SX8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Employment and Employability | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | FBS Faculty | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | FBS Faculty | ||
| Module Leader: | Liam Newton | ||
| Module Team: | Anthony Thomas, Claire Wright, Lisa Curtis, Jayde Howard, , Adam Poole, Michelle Mahoney | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 06 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to help students reflect on the professional skills they have developed and will need to continue to develop to improve their employability and prepare themselves for the workplace.
The module will also integrate with material from CMI to help signpost students to resources to continue their professional development in future.
Content Summary
The module will begin with an induction session which addresses many of the key aspects of the module and the assessment requirements.
Following that, the module will include a range of topics related to employment and employability, including obtaining a job, workplace culture and communication, problem solving and managing changes in the workplace, ongoing professional development, and employment competencies linked to the CMI.
The module will integrate with material from CMI, and will also involve students completing a personal SWOT analysis and personal development plan to increase their own employability.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Seminar | 30 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically reflect upon the employment experience by identifying and synthesising knowledge and experience gained that contribute to individual learning, skills development and employability. |
| LO2 | Critically reflect on the overall employment experience, in order to plan how to fill significant gaps in the required professional skills and behaviours required for the workplace and future study. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | Reflective Diary - A reflective journal, updated throughout the module, on the development of CMI required skills and behaviours; culminating with a plan for ongoing and future development. | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |