MFC4603 - Introduction to your Professional Degree Apprenticeship

Objectives:

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

1 - Demonstrate academic skills appropriate to HE study at degree level, to include the groundwork for good practice in HE study skills
2 - Analyse learning within the workplace, through the development of a portfolio of evidence
3 - Display a growing ability to plan meaningful University and Workplace learning via mapping to the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) of their apprenticeship standard
4 - Demonstrate an understanding of the Prevent Duty.

Content:

The aim of this module is to support apprentices by providing them with the vital study skills they will need to successfully negotiate HE. It also aims to introduce some reflective models and theories in order that Apprentices are supported to review and reflect on experiential learning – especially learning from work.

The apprentices will be introduced to academic conventions around writing, note taking, literature searching, presentation skills and referencing. This may include being introduced to the VLE being used for the programme and the e-portfolio. Apprentices will be guided in the creation of entries to their Portfolio of evidence. The module will also focus on the importance of the apprentices mapping their workplace activities to the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) of their apprenticeship standard. The focus of their portfolio entry will be to reflect upon the knowledge gained in the workplace and how these maps to the apprenticeship standard. This will lead to the creation the apprentice’s Portfolio of Evidence that they will complete throughout their entire apprenticeship programme.

Through this module Apprentices will lead in the development of a Negotiated Learning Plan designed to meet their personal and professional development needs while at the same time being of potential value to their employer, and acceptable to the University on academic grounds.

The module will help to develop skills of self-evaluation and argumentation appropriate for undergraduate study.

This module will assist in developing knowledge associated with British Values, Prevent, Healthy Relationships and Safeguarding. They will be introduced to these topics within the delivery and will demonstrate the application of this knowledge through this and subsequent modules on the programme. Apprentices will specifically be asked to demonstrate their completion of the Prevent Duty Training as part of the Module.

English language skills will be developed through this module through the introduction of academic writing where they will be taught how to develop their academic writing style and vocabulary. Maths skills might be developed through the workplace context discussed in the artefact submitted for the apprentice's portfolio of evidence.

Digital skills will be developed through the utilisation of online resources such as the University's VLE, e-Portfolio system and Leeds Trinity University Library system.

Learning and Teaching Information:

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be employed throughout the module in order to ensure the acquisition and development of appropriate concepts, knowledge and skills and achievement of the stated learning outcomes. A variety of teaching and learning methods provide access to learning to meet a wide range of learner needs and are aimed at widening participation amongst learners to avoid exclusion and develop learner skills in academic studies and personal life situations.

The module will be delivered on a blended learning basis, with the apprentices attending a delivery workshop at the start of the module which will provide them with the skills and knowledge to complete all aspects of the module. The module will be taught over three days in a block structure at the start of the module and methods utilised within the 3 days will include: lecture style knowledge content and seminar style activities to discuss the content and enabling the learner to place it into context. This module will also have virtual tutorial café (VTCs) sessions, these group sessions allow for reflective time following the delivery and will be utilised to support the learner in unpacking the content and the assessment requirements. VTC sessions will also be utilised as formative peer feedback sessions.

The apprentices will also participate in a variety of on-line activities throughout the duration of the module, using the VLE to further develop their academic skills. A virtual workshop will be delivered mid module which will be designed to cover any areas of development linked to academic skills.

Independent study time should be spent on specific pre learning (on-demand learning – available to all students on Moodle), for example, engaging in specific background reading of the topic and online exercises. Post learning activities will be provided by the module tutor, but these will generally be assessment focused enabling the learner to achieve the assessment requirements.

All activities and materials provided on Moodle will support the module content for the module delivery including pre, live and post activities and resources.The sequencing of the sessions will provide re-enforcement of the theoretical concepts developed during the delivery in a progressive pattern, aimed at developing knowledge and overall understanding.



Planned LTU Off-the-Job Delivery Learning:

Lectures
Hours: 21
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Virtual Tutorial Cafe
Hours: 3
Intended Group Size: Cohort



Planned Off the Job Learning:

Training Plan Activities
Hours: 45
Intended Group Size: Individual

Masterclass
Hours: 3
Intended Group Size: Individual



Minimum Self-Directed Off the Job Learning and Practical Training:

Hours: 228



Further Detail Relating to Assessment

Component 1

Apprentices will be expected to submit a portfolio of evidence which includes the following:

- Essay – 1000 Words
- 1 X STAIR Document with associated artefacts of evidence
- Learning Agreement
- Completion certificate for the Prevent Duty Training

This will allow the apprentice to demonstrate a variety of academic skills through the creation of each component and encourage reflection upon practice in the workplace.

The essay will enable the apprentices to demonstrate their academic skills which will include academic research, ability to analyse, critical thinking and referencing. The apprentices will be expected to pick an area of their own choice from the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) from their apprenticeship standard and research the key models/concepts/theories linked to this KSB and apply this knowledge to their workplace context.

The STAIR document and associated evidence will allow the apprentice to evidence the knowledge, skills and behaviours developed within the module and apply this knowledge to evidence KSBs from their apprenticeship standard.

The Learning Agreement enables the apprentice to use the template provided to plan their learning across Level 4 with their line manager. It will enable an opportunity for the apprentice to review their competency in relation to the KSBs and schedule activities for self-directed off the job learning in relation to the modules and KSBs.

The Prevent Duty training is a compulsory training required for all apprentices and the completion certificate will acknowledge completion of this exercise.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 4
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4AP

Click here to go back to previous page