MFC4613 - Negotiated Learning: Projects in the Workplace

Objectives:

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

1 - Identify and use a range of sources of knowledge and evidence relating to projects in the workplace
2 - Demonstrate an awareness of ethical principles and the application of professional codes relevant to projects in the workplace
3 - Analyse the information and ideas about the practice of projects in the workplace that are developed through the module
4 - Reflect upon the conduct and outcomes of the module, in relation to projects in the workplace, in their own work and professional context.

Content:

The overall aim of the module is to help students develop an awareness of the stages and processes of completing a small-scale Work-based project.

The module covers the following introductory elements: what work-based projects are and the different forms they can take; what types and sources of data can be ethically used; how to design, plan and complete a small-scale work-based project, and how to share its outcome(s) with different stakeholders.

Students draw up specific aims and objectives for this module in their proposal using the KSBs identified for development in their learning agreement from module BMM4603/MFC4603 Introduction to your Professional Degree apprenticeship, reflecting the individuality of each project and the students’ aspirations, professional work and context.

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

This module will potentially enable apprentices to develop and implement knowledge linked to British Values, Prevent, Healthy Relationships and Safeguarding, dependant on the chosen project topic.

English language skills, both written and verbal, will be developed through this module through the creation and delivery of the presentation. Maths skills could be developed through the analysis of data collected in the project.

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. In addition to this, apprentices will develop their digital presentation skills through the use of digital presentation tools.

This module will also potentially enable the apprentices to cover the UN sustainability goals dependant on the topic chosen for the project:

Goal 4 - Quality education
- Target 4.4 – Increase the number of people with relevant skills for financial success

Goal 8 - Decent work and economic growth
- Target 8.1 – Sustainable economic growth
- Target 8.2 – Diversify, innovate and upgrade for economic productivity
- Target 8.4 – Improve resource efficient in consumption and production

Goal 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Target 9.1 – Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures
- Target 9.2 – Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation
- Target 9.4 – Upgrade all industries and infrastructures for sustainability
- Target 9.5 – Enhance research and upgrade industrial technologies
- Target 9.7 – Support domestic technology development and industrial diversification

Goal 12 – Responsible consumption and production
- Target 12.5 – Substantially reduce waste generation
- Target 12.6 – Encourage companies to adopt sustainable practices and sustainability reporting

Goal 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions
- Target 16.6 – Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions
- Target 16.7 – Ensure responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making
- Target 16.C – Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies

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 face-to-face 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 two days in a block structure at the start of the module and methods utilised within the 2 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 1-2-1 tutorial mid-module to enable a discussion with tutors about the progression on the project.

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: 14
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Virtual Tutorial Cafe
Hours: 3
Intended Group Size: Cohort

1-2-1 Tutorial
Hours: 1



Planned Off the Job Learning:

Training Plan Activitites
Hours: 54
Intended Group Size: Individual

Masterclass
Hours: 3
Intended Group Size: Individual



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

Hours: 225



Further Detail Relating to Assessment

Component 1 - Proposal
Apprentices will be expected to submit a 500-word project proposal which will enable the apprentices to propose their project idea. This will require the apprentices to think about the aim, objectives, intended methodologies, literature and ethics to ensure they submit an appropriate project for this module. Apprentices will also be required to identify the KSBs that they will be evidencing through the implementation of the project.

Component 2 – Project Presentation
The apprentices will record a 10-minute presentation which provides an analysis of the implementation and outcomes of the small-scale project delivered in the workplace. They will be required to reflect upon the outcomes of the project and make recommendations. It is essential that the apprentices identify the KSBs evidenced through the implementation of the project to enable the apprentices to use this project as evidence for their KSB portfolio.

Assessment:

Fact File

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

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