ESC-20092 - Module Specification School of Geography, Geology and the Environment Faculty of Natural Sciences
For academic year: 2020/21 Last Updated: 25 February 2021
ESC-20092 - Employability Training: Engaging with the Workplace
Coordinator: Alix G Cage Tel: +44 1782 7 33177
School Office: 01782 733615
Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Co-requisites
None
Prerequisites
None
Barred Combinations
None
Description for 2020/21
In an increasingly competitive job market, employers are seeking to recruit employees who have high-level knowledge, skills and an understanding of the workplace. This new and innovative module allows students to gain understanding and work relevant experiences through a variety of resources, learning content and scenarios. It allows students to synthesise new knowledge and reflect upon this in the context of future career options. Through the development of a personal career portfolio, participants will be equipped with the necessary tools to support their graduate journey.
The aim of the module is to enable Geography, Geology and Environment students to gain an understanding of the workplace through a selection of appropriate activities, which may include sector research, project-based learning, work-related student consultancy, virtual placements, face-to-face work placements, outreach activities and research opportunities. Students will develop a careers portfolio to provide the key elements of career development and management and to support career decision-making. This will incorporate reflective practice and activities designed to inform and prepare for recruitment processes.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Develop an understanding of the workplace in a chosen sector, context and/or with reference to academic discipline: 1Explain what skills are needed to develop their career within their chosen sector and carry out a personal skills audit to identify skills gaps and create an action plan to acquire those skills: 1,2Develop resources to present a suitable candidate identity for a specific sector, graduate career or profession: 1Discuss the importance of developing and maintaining professional networks: 1,2Demonstrate a critical awareness of their knowledge (including academic theory), skills and strengths in relation to employability through research and reflective practice: 2
Study hours
Where learning incorporates project-based or placement learning hours, no minimum is set to allow students access to those opportunities which may fall below a notional time threshold, but we would expect students to spend around 75 hrs engaging in employer engagement activities. - 8 x 2 hr workshops - 18 x 1 hours drop-in clinics. - 116 hours employer engagement activities and independent research/assessment preparation
School Rules
The module is being rolled out across GGE in 2022 but we are bringing it forward to Sep 2020 to replace the ESC-20051 Work Placement module. School diets will determine whether the module is available in programmes for Sep 2020 and Sep 2021.
Description of Module Assessment