Professional Placement Preparation

Module title	Professional Placement Preparation
Module code	GEO2319
Academic year	2024/5
Credits
Module staff	Dr Kerry Burton ()

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks	12	11	1

Number students taking module (anticipated)	40

Module description

This 2^nd year module forms part of the ‘with Professional Placement’ pathway. This non-credit bearing module aims to help you to prepare for the placement year that will take place in the third year of your degree. The module aims to assist you in your job/placement search and to provide a general preparation for successful participation in the workplace.

Delivery is through blended learning with a combination of lectures, information sessions, support sessions, online information and 1-to-1’s available with dedicated support staff. It is recommended that you engage with as much as possible/necessary to provide you with the adequate level of support for applying for and securing your placement.

Module aims - intentions of the module

This 2^nd year module forms part of the ‘with Professional Placement’ pathway. This non-credit bearing module aims to help students on this programme to prepare for the placement year that will take place in the third year of their degree. The module aims to assist students in their job/placement search and to provide a general preparation for successful participation in the workforce.

The combination of workshops, lectures and online information on securing a placement, work-readiness and professionalism.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

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

1. Examine the benefits of continuing personal and professional development in the workplace
2. Identify employability skills (competencies) relevant to placement roles/organisations of interest
3. Critically reflect on experiences that demonstrate relevant employability skills

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

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

4. Understand the academic assessment requirements for the placement year
5. Locate and interpret information sources to identify academic and employability skills development opportunities on your degree
6. Locate and interpret information sources to identify career options where a degree in the subject area is essential/desirable/useful

ILO: Personal and key skills

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

7. Recognise the impact behaviour, ethics and health & safety have in the workplace
8. Identify personal skills needed to have impact and success in the recruitment process

Syllabus plan

It is envisaged that the syllabus is likely to have some or all of following topics, although precise content and order may vary:

Term 1 sessions may include:

Introduction sessions which will include: a short overview & introduction lecture, returning placement student presentations, Q&A and a chance for networking with returning placement students.

Support sessions: e.g. Searching for placements, CVs, cover letters, interviews.

Term 2 sessions may include:

Support session: Re-energising your placement search.

Term 3 sessions may include:

Pre-departure session for students going out on placement years.

1-to-1’s are available with dedicated support staff throughout all terms.

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

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
11	30

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	11
Guided Independent Study	30

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
	0
	0
	0
	0
	0
	0

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

ELE – GEO2603 Professional Placement preparation

Career Zone online careers resources:

Deciding: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/careerplanning/deciding/

Planning: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/careerplanning/planning/

Competing: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/careerplanning/competing/

My Career Zone Digital: https://mycareerzone.careercentre.me/Members

Handshake: https://exeter.joinhandshake.co.uk/stu

Key words search

Professional placement, employment experience, work experience, industrial placement, employability, careers, CV, application, career planning, interview, work placement.

Credit value
Module ECTS	0
Module pre-requisites	None
Module co-requisites	None
NQF level (module)	5
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	10/03/2023