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Work-Based Project 1

Module description

This is a practice-oriented module that gives students an opportunity to design and execute systemic projects within their organisations. Students will be able to apply the accumulated knowledge gained during the first two modules of the programme. Apprentices are encouraged to work on compiling their e-portfolio and to work independently on academic tasks like research and independent study as well as on practical tasks like planning and design of the work-based project and their e-portfolios. Apprentices will be supported and advised during their work-based projects by members of the Exeter team and collaborative learning will be encouraged with collective sessions where students can present their progress and challenges and receive feedback from their peers.

Module aims - intentions of the module

Module three provides apprentices with the opportunity to evidence any of the KSBs Systems Thinking Practitioner standard, but particularly all the skills and behaviours as they can only be evidenced through professional practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 1. Demonstrate sound practical knowledge of systemic approaches
• 2. Compile, manage and edit a portfolio of evidence in support of own progression against the Systems Thinking Practitioner standard;

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 3. Apply systems thinking in practice
• 4. Demonstrate effective project design and management skills.

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 5. Develop autonomous learning skills, notably self-direction and time management
• 6. Present, evaluate and synthesise complex arguments effectively in writing

Syllabus plan

Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:

• Qualitative research and data collection methods
• Project planning and design
• Systems thinking in practice
• Compiling an e-portfolio of evidence

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Formative assessment

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Details of summative assessment

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Re-assessment notes

Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 50%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 50%.

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

• Jackson, M. C. (2019). Critical systems thinking and the management of complexity Chichester: Wiley.
• Lassl, W. (2019). The Viability of Organizations Vols 1, 2 and 3. Springer International Publishing.

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

• ELE – College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pages

Key words search

Work-based project, systems thinking, professional practice