Module Title:Preparation for the Workplace (Sport)
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In No Programmes
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This programme module could be delivered through classroom-based learning activities, team work, group discussions, one-to-one tutorials, guest speakers, case studies, role play and other relevant activities.
Module Aim: Module Aim: This module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competencies to source and secure suitable employment or further education/training and to succeed in the workplace environment. Students will prepare a professional portfolio that details and reflects upon their personal and academic achievements, knowledge, skills and competencies. Students will research the jobs market and prepare applications for positions, develop their curriculum vitae, personal statement and letter of application. They will also be exposed to techniques used in interviews. Professional behaviours, skills and communications in the work place will additionally be explored.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Develop a personal profile including the identification of possible gaps, matched to appropriate occupations
LO2 Articulate the basic principles underpinning career preparation and planning and reflect on and plan for their own personal and professional development
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of work place communications and present themselves professionally in person, on paper and electronically
LO4 Explore appropriate work opportunities and/or further education and training opportunities and research information relevant to advertised job and construct effective job application documentation that addresses selection criteria
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Exploring the work of work
Using a workshop format, the aim is for students to increase their self-awareness in order to enhance their career management and decision-making capabilities.
Personal Profiling, goal setting
Using a worskhop format, students will increase awareness and understanding of key skills and competencies required to be effective and to contribue at work and in their wider lives.
Work place communications
Practise a range of personal interactions typical of work situations including initiating and maintaining conversations both formal and informal, listening, following instructions, clarifying instructions, contributing opinions, assertiveness skills, and personal care, communication styles
Job application documentation and interviews
Students will research, prepare and complete a 'mock' interview complete with a presentation of their portfolio in preparation for real job interviews.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Portfolio Learners will develop a professional portfolio, with specificied entries and reflections 1,2,3,4 70.00 n/a
Project Learners will undergo a simulated job application and interview process 1,2,3,4 30.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Second Week 1.00
Independent Learning Every Week 2.00
Total Hours 4.00