vocational career development modules
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VOCATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT MODULES
Dr Pete Garson, School of Biology
Dr Sara Marsham & Prof. Matt Bentley, School of Marine Science & Technology
Innovation Fund Dissemination Event December 2012
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Aim of project
Develop a pair of vocational career development modules in Biology (BIO2021) and Marine Science (MST2017)
10 credit Semester 2 modules Undertake training in Semester 1
Complete a work placement in Semester 2 NOT work experience! Carry out a task or project relating to research,
development or communication in Biology/Marine Science on behalf of placement provider
Funding used to employ an RA to develop the modules
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Development tasks
Review vocational career development provision already in place across the University - build on good practice
Define content of training sessions with Careers Service team (Jessica Jung; Barbara Phillips-Kerr; Chris Traynor)
Network with potential providers in the region to set up placements
Develop all handbooks/assessment pro-formas
Collaborate with Helen Lowther (QuILT) to customise ePortfolio as a tool for student reflection and monitoring progress
Engage with students from all three Stages in focus group discussions during the project, to maximise the effectiveness of delivery from the start
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Module structure
Taught sessions
Delivered by PG, SM, MGB, QuILT & Careers Service
Compulsory tutorials Timetabled group slots within a two hour window
Optional tutorials Sign up for individual/group slots if required
Three compulsory Careers Service Skills sessions
Careers Service drop-in
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Assessment
Formative assessment:
Write CV and covering letter relevant to chosen placement
Take part in mock interview to develop skills
Complete health and safety check list
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Assessment
Summative assessment:
Work Placement Plan
Reflective Report/Log
Placement Provider Assessment
Oral Presentation
Written Examination (NB: Marine Science students only)
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Progress to date…
Confirmed placements from 15 providers for Biology and 17 providers for Marine Science within the region
14 students taking BIO2021; 50 students taking MST2017
Delivered Semester 1 training sessions in partnership with QuILT and the Careers Service
Students currently applying for/attending interviews to complete placements in semester 2
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Acknowledgments
QuILT for providing funding through their Innovation Fund
Lorna McGowan for undertaking the developmental work
Jessica Jung, Barbara Phillips-Kerr & Chris Traynor from the Careers Service for delivering sessions
Helen Lowther from QuILT for support with ePortfolio
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Acknowledgments
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Acknowledgments
Thank you for listening
Any questions?