BAM4202 - Professional Development and Placement 1

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:\

(1) Prepare an effective CV and adhere to appropriate recruitment and selection procedures;
(2) Reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses and prepare an action plan in relation to these;
(3) Analyse the aims, structure and procedures of a specific organisation;
(4) Apply knowledge and skills in the workplace and perform to a satisfactory standard.

Content:

A professional development programme comprising:

(1) introduction to Professional Development Planning and Placements
(2) Day conferences, one in each semester, including:
- CV drafting and presentation
- Interviewing skills (including role play)
- Career, career entry, sector and job analysis
- Briefings on EPO procedures and arranging own placements
(3) Interview with Placement Tutor
Placement with suitable organisation(s), normally six weeks in total
Reflection and evaluation on the placement.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Tutor-led group discussion amongst Progress Tutees.
Day conferences: presentations and briefings, discussions, workshops and practical activities (role play, drafting and writing) relating to the requirements of the Preparatory Portfolio.
Individual tutorials with Placement Tutor/Progress Tutor before the placement starts.

Induction meeting
Contact hours 1
Number of groups 1

Sem 1 day conference
Contact hours 4
Number of groups 1
Sem 2 day conference
Contact hours 4
Number of groups 1
Tutorial
Contact hours 0.5
Number of groups -

Assessment: