Module Title:Professional Practice
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 3 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures, Project Work Private study Group and Individual Projects
Module Aim: the aim of the module is (1) to develop a greater knowledge of the professional world, (2) to create an awareness of ethical issues, (3) to represent their profession in discussions with other professional bodies
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 appraise and evaluate the process for creating good client and collegial relationships through the of the principles of client care
LO2 demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations and code of practice imposed by area of speciality
LO3 display a critical self awareness of effective oral, written, graphic and presentation skills appropriate to professional responsibility within discipline
LO4 effectively explain and defend the processes involved in Business Formation and maintenance
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Professional Ethics
(a) Nature and Characteristics of Professional Bodies (b) Principle of Professional Code of Conduct (c) Appointment Agreements and Code of Conduct
Client and Professional Communication Skills
(a) Drafting and presentation of Reports (b) Formal and Informal Communication Skills (meetings, emails, letters, minutes, agenda, telephone calls) (c) Professional Etiquette (d) Reflection
Self Management
(a) Time and Self management skills (b) Negotiating Skills (c) Teamworking
Business Planning
(a) Business Planning and Management (b) Data collection and protection (c) Customer Relations Management Systems (d) Market Analysis (PESTEL, SWOT)
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Continuous Assessment 1,2,3,4 50.00 n/a
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Projects, Reflective Journal, Presentations, 1,2,3,4 50.00 n/a
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 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Estimated Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 6.42
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

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