Module manager: Damian Howells
Email: d.howells@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2014/15
| SOEE2540 | Environmental Science Skills 2 |
SOEE2031 Career Development and Planning
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The module introduces students to considering life after completion of their undergraduate degree and how to make the most of their time now to assist in the transition from being a university student to employment and careers.
The module asks students to think and reflect on their own skills and attributes This is done alongside guest speakers with a wealth of experience of working in environmental careers and the green economy. Students should use this as an opportunity to reflect on the needs of the world of career development and to take stock of their current skills base and assess both their strengths and weaknesses.
The module also involves examining the roles and responsibilities of a selection of careers with an environmental consultancy. Students are invited to make an on line application in a manner identical to that which many recruiters request. The students will also receive an interview for their application. Students are assessed and given feedback on their application and interview. Students are also expected to use this to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses on this process.
There will also be a series of sessions which cover aspects such as: work experience; team working (including the Skills Challenge); and on line media such as Leeds for Life and LinkedIn. The module also includes information on setting up your own business with speakers from within the University and also externally who can explain the wealth of assistance available.
The module concludes with an assessment in the form of an individual career action plan for the next 2-3 years. To construct this students are expected to use their skills profiles, and application/interview performance to reflect on how to make the most of the immediate future to place themselves in the best possible position to compete.
The module places considerable emphasis on:
- identifying individual and collective goals and responsibilities and performing in a manner appropriate to these roles;
- evaluating performance as an individual and a team member;
- identifying and working towards targets for personal, academic and career development.
The module places moderate emphasis on:
- communicating appropriately to a variety of audiences in written, verbal and graphical form;
- recognising and respecting the views and opinions of other team members;
- developing the skills necessary for self-managed and lifelong learning (eg working independently, time management and organisation skills);
- developing an adaptable and flexible approach to study and work.
The module places some emphasis on:
- using the Internet critically as a means of communication and a source of information.
Module overview
Work experience
Speakers from Industry
Preparing CVs
Leeds for Life
Applications on line and interviews
Social media and employability
Entrepreneurship and business development
Team building and working – the Skills Challenge
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | Delivery type 1 | Number 8 | Length hours 8 |
| Workshop | Delivery type 8 | Number 2 | Length hours 16 |
| ------------------------- | Delivery type 0 | Number 0 | Length hours 0 |
| Lecture | Delivery type 1 | Number 2 | Length hours 2 |
| Private study hours | Delivery type 74 | ||
| Total Contact hours | Delivery type 26 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | Delivery type 100 | ||
64 hours: workshop preparation
10 hours: application and CV
Feedback is provided throughout the module on formative and summative assessment exercises.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment type In-course Assessment | Notes Formative assessment (TBC) | % of formal assessment 0 |
| Assessment type In-course Assessment | Notes Appraisal of interview performance for the post applied for on OCN | % of formal assessment 15 |
| Assessment type In-course Assessment | Notes Skills competition (powerpoint presentation with questions and answers session) | % of formal assessment 25 |
| Assessment type In-course Assessment | Notes Career Action Plan (SMART) | % of formal assessment 60 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | Assessment type 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 10/08/2015
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