Introductory description

This module is designed to support students at level 4 to plan and apply their personal and professional development in line with some of the key behavioural elements outlined in the degree apprenticeship standard as part of their work-based learning on programme. The module will help students to identify and develop those behavioural aspects that will enable them to perform effectively in their working environment and seek to identify and develop gaps through reflective practice and feedback. The overriding purpose is for the students to develop and apply in the work-place, a highly valued set of occupational behaviours that will ensure success for their current and future roles and that will contribute to the achievement of their employer’s overall company objectives.

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Working effectively in Groups: communication, negotiation and teamwork. Criticality: logical approach, problem solving and critical thinking. Professionalism: work ethics and commitment. Safety mindset and quality focus. Personal Development: self-awareness, self-development and learning, personal motivation, personal responsibility, and self-resilience.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Develop experiential learning and personal development opportunities based on a set of occupational behaviours covered in this module (and as identified in the apprenticeship standard document)
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and deliver tasks in the workplace
• Engage with reflective practice based on concepts learned and work-based task delivery
• Present personal and professional development in a professional discussion

Indicative reading list

Helyer R (2015) The Work-Based Learning Student Handbook, 2nd Edition, London: Palgrave ISBN 978-1-137-41383-3
Laycock M and Karpel M (2015) Negotiation and work-based Learning, in Helyer R (Ed) (2015)
Facilitating Work Based Learning A Handbook for Tutors, pp73-93, London: Palgrave. ISBN 9781137403247
Cottrell, S., 2019. The study skills handbook. Macmillan International Higher Education. ISBN 9780230573055

Subject specific skills

Producing and following a specified learning plan.
Applying learned concepts in work-based environment.
Demonstrating the ability to develop a written piece that is directed to their work as well as an academic audience.
Engaging in professional discussion.
The process of reflection in relation to own learning and development.

Transferable skills

Business communication, teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving, professional and work ethics, personal awareness and self-development, reflective approach.