SD1S118 - Professional Skills for the 21st Century Public Servant 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SD1S118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Professional Skills for the 21st Century Public Servant | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Jennifer Law | ||
| Module Team: | Daniel Welch, Helen Martin, Hayley Jenkins, Jake Phillips, Anthony Lloyd, Hollie Hosey, Paul Lewis | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100647 - public policy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
Develop students’ understanding of the professional expectations required of public servants
Develop students’ academic and professional skills such as critical thinking, essay writing, public speaking, teamwork, and reflection
Support students to understand and apply public service values
Prepare students for level 5 placement
Content Summary
The requirements, competencies and attributes needed for a career in the field of public and emergency services
Public Service Values
Communication skills – academic and professional (essay writing, report writing, presentation skills)
Working in teams,
Career options and job searching
Public service culture and ethics
Reflection and reflective writing
Identification and evaluation of personal skills – skills audit
Personal development planning
Presenting your skills and abilities – CVs, applications, interviews, assessment centres, LinkedIn profiles, STAR technique, demonstrating evidence of meeting organisational values
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 40 |
| Independent Study | 88 |
| Directed Study (Including online independent learning) | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate understanding of the professional knowledge, competencies and values for public sector employment |
| LO2 | Assess their own strengths and weaknesses and identify areas for professional development |
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 | Written reflection on how student’s current experiences meets a relevant framework | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Submit two different Application forms – a Standard and Competency- based, a CV and Covering letter | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |