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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AS10377: Personal development planning (work-based learning)

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Academic Year at Chichester College
Academic Year at City of Bath College
Academic Year at Swindon College
Academic Year at Weston College
Academic Year at Weymouth College
Academic Year at Wiltshire College
Academic Year at Wiltshire College (Chippenham Campus)
Academic Year at Wiltshire College (Salisbury Campus)
Click here for further information Assessment: CW100
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Supplementary assessment information not currently available (this will be added shortly)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
Students who complete this unit will have considered the conceptualisation of professional learning as a lifelong endeavour. They will explore issues in the fields of work based learning and continuing professional development. They will consider the range of learning opportunities and forms of learning support.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the unit a student will be able to:
* Examine the processes and stages involved in professional induction and professional development within a variety of work based learning contexts;
* Understand and reflect on individual strengths and weaknesses, and as a result construct an appropriate development plan for continuous evaluation and professional achievement;
* Identify and outline competencies in a number of professional skills that are appropriate to a specific employment sector;
* Sustain learning and review learning achievement during an appropriate work placement/work-based learning experience.

Skills:
Written communication T/A
* Problem solving skills. T/F/A
* Ability to apply theory into practice. T/F/A
* Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines. A

Content:
* To examine the idea that professional development is a key responsibility of the individual;
* Continuing professional development from a variety of contexts will be explored, compared and contrasted in the light of current debates about lifelong learning and continuing professional development;
* Identification and recording of achievements and personal skills through personal development planning;
* Guidance on job application and interview techniques;
* Employer-employee relationships;
* Use of analytical tools; completion of work-based learning period(s).
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AS10377 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Learning Partnerships
  • UDAS-SFF02 : FdA Creative Digital Media (Full-time at Chichester College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-WFF14 : FdA Creative Digital Media (Full-time at Wiltshire College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-DFF09 : FdSc Applied Computing (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-LFF04 : FdSc Applied Computing (Full-time at Weston College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-WFF12 : FdSc Applied Computing (Full-time at Wiltshire College (Chippenham Campus)) - Year 1
  • UDAS-WFF13 : FdSc Applied Computing (Full-time at Wiltshire College (Salisbury Campus)) - Year 1
  • UDAS-DFF02 : FdSc Sport (Coaching) (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-LFF03 : FdSc Sport (Coaching) (Full-time at Weston College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-DFF03 : FdSc Sport (Health & Fitness) (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-QFF01 : FdSc Sport (Health & Fitness) (Full-time at Weymouth College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-HFF02 : FdSc Sport (Sports Therapy) (Full-time at Swindon College) - Year 1

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.