Preparing for Placements 1
| Module title | Preparing for Placements 1 |
|---|---|
| Module code | HAP1906 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | |
| Module staff | Mrs Camilla Gee (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 12 | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 65 |
|---|
Module description
This first-year module forms part of the 4 Year ‘…with Work Placement’ Programmes offered by the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Cornwall. Thís non-credit bearing module provides you with both the opportunity to understand what employers want and how to start acquiring the necessary skills. You will also learn how to start identifying and applying for a professional or industrial placement with an organisation appropriate to your own interests. Completion of all sessions is mandatory unless specified as optional.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The non-credit bearing module will inform you what employers are looking for, how to identify your existing skills and personal qualities and how to continue acquiring those key skills. You will be given advice on how to write an effective CV for this type of application, cover letter and application form, how to start researching relevant organisations and you will be introduced to networking opportunities.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Identify the employability skills relevant to placements and critically reflect on personal experiences that demonstrate those skills
- 2. Compose an effective and well-presented CV and supporting letter/application
- 3. Develop skills in targeted networking
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Locate and interpret information sources to identify academic and employability skills development opportunities on your degree
- 5. Locate and interpret information sources to identify career options where a degree in your subject area is essential, desirable or useful
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Develop insights into skills and attributes regarded by employers as a key competency
- 7. Showcase your skills, motivations and personal career development needs effectively
- 8. Locate appropriate services and resources to help with career planning and placement search
Syllabus plan
Whilst the precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover all or some of the following topics:
- Introduction to the Preparing for Placements module and the benefits of placements.
- Understanding what employers are looking for
- Appraisal of and building on your existing employability skills.
- Building your profile and use of LinkedIn.
- Creating your CV.
- Locating placements.
- Effective application forms and cover letters.
- Presentations and networking opportunities with previous placement students.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 22 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 5 | Seminars - you should attend all timetabled activities. |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 2 | Presentation and networking with previous placement students |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 1 | Meetings and guidance with Career Zone and placement convenor |
| Guided Independent Study | 22 | Acquiring and reflecting on additional skills and attending networking events. This could include signing up for The Exeter Award or attending a number of sessions, attending the Law Fair or other similar networking events |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applications for placements | Not applicable | 1-8 | Oral and Written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | 0 | |||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not applicable |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Stella Cottrell, Skills for Success; Personal Development and Employability (latest edition)
- E. Finch and S. Fafinski, Employability Skills for Law Students (latest edition)
- Tristram Hooley and Korin Grant, You’re Hired! Graduate Career Handbook, Maximise your employability and get a graduate job, ISBN: 9781844556489
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
- Career Zone online careers resources
| Credit value | |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 0 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 17/04/2023 |
| Last revision date | 17/05/2024 |
