On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
(1) write a CV and letter of application;
(2) reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses in professional skills such as effective communication, team work, use of IT, planning, administration, problem solving, inter-personal skills interview skills; develop a personal action plan related to career development;
(3) analyse the aims, procedures and activities of a specific organisation;
(4) apply knowledge and skills gained from studies in college;
(5) demonstrate satisfactory performance across the pre- placement preparation and placement periods.
Students will undertake a professional development pre placement programme: career opportunities; employer expectations, placement and career planning and management; writing CVs and letters of application; interview skills.
Students will be placed within an appropriate organisation.
The detailed nature of the placement will be the subject of a formal "learning agreement" between the student, the placement provider and the College.
Lectures, workshops and tutorials comprise the pre-placement programme which precedes the block placement period.
A pre-and post placement tutorial and a meeting during the placement is held between the student and professional mentor.
Lectures/Workshops
Contact Hours 10
Number of Groups 1
Tutorials 1
Contact Hours 1
Number of Groups 100
Placement
Contact Hours 6 weeks
Number of Groups 100