FdA Year 2 Preparation for Employment

Module Description

This module supports students in the preparation and submission of work-based learning, which will take place through a work placement which has been agreed with the tutor.  Students will be responsible for the setting of their own learning objectives, though these must be agreed by module tutor and, normally, by the employer/work-based supervisor. They must be relevant to an administrative role.  At level I, these objectives build upon and extend the development that took place at level C. Students are expected to engage in reflective learning, utilising analysis and evaluation skills, and this will be aided by the use of a learning file, through the writing of critical incident reports and through participation in learning action sets.  For example, where students might reflect on their competencies in group working, their written reflections will, at this level, require significant use of concepts, models and theories of group-working to add analytical depth to their reflections.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will be able to
1. Negotiate, plan and undertake a programme of work-based learning appropriate for level 5
2. Analyse personal strengths, weaknesses and developmental needs and use this analysis as a basis for a work-based development plan
3. Demonstrate an ability for reflective practice and utilise reflective techniques for self-analysis and learning from experience
4. Critically evaluate relevant concepts, models and theories of work-based learning considering their relevance to future career opportunities

5. Use and critically evaluate a range of tools, both traditional and online, to promote individuals for employment