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BMS502 Work Related Learning

Level 5

20 Credits

Module Guide

2024/25

Contents Page

Module IntroductionPage 3

Module Leader Pen PortraitPage 3

Module AimsPage 4

Teaching and Learning StrategyPage 5

Scheme of LearningPage 6, 7

Assessment and Assessment BriefsPage 8, 9

Assessment CriteriaPage 10,11

Assessment SubmissionPage 12

Module ExpectationsPage 12

Module Reading ListPage 13

Student Module ReviewPage 13

Module Introduction

Welcome to the Module Work Related Learning (WRL)

This module challenges you to consider your employability skills in order that you can maximise your employment potential either with a view to entering the jobs market or by their capacity to progress within your employing organisation in addition to comparing organisational theory with observing organisational practice.

The following pages will answer some questions you may have about the module, but please do not hesitate to contact me if you have further queries.

I look forward to working with you over the coming year; I hope you enjoy the module and that you will make the most of the opportunity to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills.

Good luck with your studies.

Module Aims

The aims of this module are to further develop and refine student’s employability skills in order that they can maximise their employment potential either with a view to entering the jobs market or by their capacity to progress within their employing organisation and add value to it. The module will require students to undertake a skills audit. This will require them to compare and contrast the skill sets required of them either in their current work or in the types of jobs they will be seeking with the skills they currently possess, to enable them to address any skills deficiencies. They will also build on work undertaken in PPD1 and undertake activity requiring them to compare organisational theory with observing organisations in practice.

Module Learning Outcomes

LO1: Assess the effectiveness of their work-related skills in meeting the requirements of job and person specifications associated with the types of job they will be seeking post-graduation, using a suitable analytical tool such as a SWOT analysis.

LO2: Analyse career development opportunities for graduates within the study sector.

LO3: Evaluate experiential work-related skills linked to management and leadership roles and requirements within a chosen organisation

LO4: Analyse the role of the manager in contributing to the strategic aims and direction of a chosen organisation.

Module Skills

Knowledge & Understanding

Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the established principles and practice of management in the chosen sector.
Understand the skills and abilities for management and appreciate new competences that will enable you to assume significant responsibility within organisations.
Demonstrate problem solving ability in the execution of projects in an educational and work-based setting.

Programme Skills

Problem solving and critical analysis
Research
Commercial acumen
Clear communication
Developing stakeholder relationships.

Teaching and Learning Strategy

Students will undertake a significant period of work-based activity that is linked to a leadership and management role within an organisation in order to support their learning on this module. The placement will provide students with the opportunity to gain direct experience of a working environment and to participate in work-based activities at a management or supervisory level.

Their agreed work-based activities will provide them with a hands-on experience that will support them in developing and refining work-based skills required of someone working in a management or supervisory role. It will also provide them with evidence upon which they can draw to relate organisational theory to organisational practice.

Students studying by part-time mode, or using their current role, must be in suitable employment and will have access to the learning opportunities offered to other students through placement by way of their employing organisation. For such students, the module guide will explain how they will be expected to use their employing organisation to develop and refine their work-based skills and to provide the evidence for comparing and contrasting theory and practice as observed in organisations.

Some formal lecture-based delivery will be used to establish the concepts of organisational and work-related appraisal, career development and highlighting/recapping areas of relevant theory for use by the student within the assessment. Delivery activities will draw extensively upon the reflective experiences of students gained both through their work-related activity within the workplace and the Work-Related Learning undertaken within the College setting. LO1: Assess the effectiveness of their work-related skills in meeting the requirements of job and person specifications associated with the types of job they will be seeking post-graduation, using a suitable analytical tool such as a SWOT analysis. Students will conduct secondary research to develop their appreciation of organisational practice in its wider context and present their findings within the class. Students will be expected to support their contributions by researching reports, textbooks, journals and web-based materials. Individual and group tutorial activities will be used to assist students in their reading and interpretation of theoretical concepts and to provide feedback on their performance.

Scheme of Learning/ Module Timetable

Week	Content	Learning Outcome
1	Induction
2	Module Overview, Skills Audit, SWOT and Distance Travelled	LO1
3	Graduate, employment job roles - future Skills	LO2
4	Graduate Opportunities - Job Analysis Career Targets, Barriers and limitations	LO1/LO2
5	Management and leadership roles Examine the principles of management and critically evaluate the work-related skills	LO3
6	Work Based Skill Competencies – assessment tools	LO3
7	Professional Development Opportunities	LO3
8	Preparing for Placement Professional development opportunities	LO3
9	Assignment Workshop
10	Strategic aims of a business and the role of the manager Contribute to the performance and the strategic direction of the business	LO4
11	Contemporary Management Issues	LO3/LO4
12	Structure and Culture	LO3/LO4

The timetable has been designed to build your knowledge and understanding of the module material over the whole of the module, therefore it is important that you make every opportunity to attend all timetabled sessions. Its development has been informed by feedback provided by previous students, employers and the external examiner, however the timings and content may change to take advantage of newly available learning opportunities which will enhance your learning experience.

If any changes are made to the timetable, teaching or other study related activity, they will be communicated to you at the earliest opportunity via email and the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) therefore it is important that you check this regularly.

Assessment

Formative assessment is defined in the Foundation Degree Academic regulations as ‘Assessments which are non-contributory,’ these will take place throughout the module to help check your understanding. They also help you to prepare for summative assessments and provide you with feedback which identifies strengths and areas for development.

Summative assessment is defined in the Foundation Degree Regulations as ‘Assessments which contribute marks used to determine a student’s ability to progress from one stage of a programme to the next, and which are used to determine an overall award classification, are referred to for the purpose of these Regulations as summative assessments.’

The module comprises the following summative assessment components (total 100%):

Assessment ElementPercentage Weighting

Reflective Piece	50%
Journal	50%

Assessments have been clearly structured and presented to support you, however if you are unclear about what is required, speak to your module leader to seek clarification. It is important that you read the assessment guidelines and assessment criteria in detail and use them to structure your work. The content of the assessment should provide evidence that you have met all the module learning outcomes therefore it is important that you have an understanding of what the learning outcomes mean e.g. explore, define, critically discuss.

To support the development of your academic writing skills, it may be useful to devise a glossary of terms. This can be added to as you progress through the year and onto the next level of study.

Further information related to assessment can be found in the Programme Handbook.

Assessment Brief 1

Assignment Title: Reflective Piece

Weighting: 50%

Issued Date week commencing:

Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:

LO2: Analyse career development opportunities for graduates within the study sector.

TASK

Produce a reflective assessment on the following areas:

Key Competencies - perform an audit of your personal key strengths, weaknesses, skills, attributes and attitude that contribute towards your imminent career and future progression into graduate employment LO1
Career Prospects - given your competencies, justify what specific career pathways are realistically open to you in the short, medium and long term as a graduate LO2
Progression Opportunities - justify a range of potential progression activities (and associated progression barriers) that could materialise following the end of your studies. LO2

Other useful assessment Information

To achieve higher grades your work should evidence good use of research from a range of sources to underpin the judgments made and wide reading around topics to support conclusions drawn. You must include both a reference list and bibliography.

Word Count: 2,000 +/-10%

Submission Date:

Feedback Date:

Assessment Brief 2

Assignment Title: Journal

Weighting: 50%

Issued Date week commencing: November 10^th 2024

Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:

LO3: Evaluate experiential work-related skills linked to management and leadership roles and requirements within a chosen organisation

LO4: Analyse the role of the manager in contributing to the strategic aims and direction of a chosen organisation

TASK

Build a journal over time that explores the management and leadership roles within your place of work or through work experience activities. Examine the principles of management and critically evaluate the work-related skills you have observed in practice, outlining improvements that could be made. Explore the competencies demonstrated and consider how your own professional practice could be enhanced (LO3). Outline the strategic aims of the business and explore within your analysis the role of the manager and how they contribute to the performance and the strategic direction of the business (LO4).

Other useful assessment Information

Word Count: 2,000 +/-10%

SUBMISSION DATE

FEEDBACK DATE: March 17^th, 2025

Assessment Criteria - guidance

		Categories
	Grade	Relevance		Knowledge		Analysis		Argument and Structure		Critical Evaluation		Presentation		Reference to Literature
Distinction	86 – 100%	The work examined is exemplary and provides clear evidence of a complete grasp of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the Level of the qualification. There is also ample excellent evidence showing that all the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that Level are fully satisfied. At this level it is expected that the work will be exemplary in all the categories cited above. It will demonstrate a particularly compelling evaluation, originality, and elegance of argument, interpretation or discourse.
	76-85%	The work examined is outstanding and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the Level of the qualification. There is also excellent evidence showing that all the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that level are fully satisfied. At this level it is expected that the work will be outstanding in the majority of the categories cited above or by demonstrating particularly compelling evaluation and elegance of argument, interpretation or discourse.
	70 – 75%	The work examined is excellent and is evidence of comprehensive knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the Level of the qualification. There is also excellent evidence showing that all the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that level are satisfied At this level it is expected that the work will be excellent in the majority of the categories cited above or by demonstrating particularly compelling evaluation and elegance of argument, interpretation or discourse.
Commendation	60 – 69%	Directly relevant to the requirements of the assessment	A substantial knowledge of relevant material, showing a clear grasp of themes, questions and issues therein		Good analysis, clear and orderly, with consistent links from analysis to solutions of problems in a work context.		Generally coherent and logically structured, using an appropriate mode of argument and/or theoretical mode(s)		May contain some distinctive or independent thinking; may begin to formulate an independent position in relation to theory and the application of practice in a work context.		Well written, with standard spelling and grammar, in a readable style with acceptable format		Critical appraisal of up-to-date and/or appropriate literature. Recognition of different perspectives. Very good use of source material. Uses a range of sources
Merit	50 – 59%	Some attempt to address the requirements of the assessment: may drift away from this in less focused passages	Adequate knowledge of a fair range of relevant material, with intermittent evidence of an appreciation of its significance		Some analytical treatment, but may be prone to description, or to narrative, which lacks clear analytical purpose, and which does not consistently link analysis to solutions of problems in a work-based context.		Some attempt to construct a coherent argument, but may suffer loss of focus and consistency, with issues at stake stated only vaguely, or theoretical mode(s) couched in simplistic terms		Sound work which expresses a coherent position and evaluates appropriateness of approaches to problem-solving in a work context only in broad terms and in uncritical conformity to one or more standard views of the topic		Competently written, with only minor lapses from standard grammar, with acceptable format		Uses a variety of literature which includes some recent texts and/or appropriate literature, though not necessarily including a substantive amount beyond library texts. Competent use of source material.
Pass	40 – 49%	Some correlation with the requirements of the assessment but there is a significant degree of irrelevance	Basic understanding of the subject but addressing a limited range of material		Largely descriptive or narrative, with little evidence of analysis which links to solutions of problems in a work-based context.		A basic argument is evident, but mainly supported by assertion and there may be a lack of clarity and coherence		Some evidence of a view and a very basic evaluation of the appropriateness of approaches to problem-solving in a work context starting to be formed but mainly derivative.		A simple basic style but with significant deficiencies in expression or format that may pose obstacles for the reader		Some up-to-date and/or appropriate literature used. Goes beyond the material tutor has provided. Limited use of sources to support a point. Weak use of source material.
Fail	35 – 39%	Relevance to the requirements of the assessment may be very intermittent, and may be reduced to its vaguest and least challenging terms	A limited understanding of a narrow range of material		Heavy dependence on description, and/or on paraphrase, is common, poor evidence of linking analysis to proposed solutions of problems in a work-based context.		Little evidence of coherent argument: lacks development and may be repetitive or thin		Almost wholly derivative: the writer’s contribution rarely goes beyond simplifying paraphrase and does not adequately evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in a work context.		Numerous deficiencies in expression and presentation; the writer may achieve clarity (if at all) only by using a simplistic or repetitious style		Barely adequate use of literature. Over reliance on material provided by the tutor.
	35 – 39%	The evidence provided shows that the majority of the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that Level are satisfied. May be considered for compensation if regulations allow for this.
	30 – 34%	The work examined provides insufficient evidence of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the Level of the qualification. The evidence provided shows that some of the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that Level are satisfied. The work will be weak in some of the indicators.
	15-29%	The work examined is unacceptable and provides little evidence of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the Level of the qualification. LO3: Evaluate experiential work-related skills linked to management and leadership roles and requirements within a chosen organisation. The evidence shows that few of the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that Level are satisfied. The work will be weak in several of the indicators.
	0-14%	The work examined is unacceptable and provides almost no evidence of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the Level of the qualification. The evidence fails to show that any of the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that Level are satisfied. The work will be weak in the majority or all of the indicators.

Assessment Submission

All work to be assessed should be submitted through Turnitin.

Module Expectations

What you can expect from your lecturer

High quality teaching

Accessible academic support

Fair and accurate assessment of your work

Assessment feedback within 4 College weeks of the submission date

Provision of detailed feedback on your assessment that clearly indicates where you have or have not met the criteria

Provision of detailed feedback that helps you identify what you can do to improve future assessment performance

What is expected of you

Attendance at all taught sessions

Active participation in teaching, learning and assessment activities

Make effective and timely use of the available academic support including the module tutor, the VLE, the Student Intranet, Library, online resources (including Discovery) and the HE Academic Support Tutor

Make effective use of formative assessment opportunities

Submit assessed work on time (unless you have an agreed extension in place)

Read and make use of the assessment feedback provided on summative work to improve your future assessment performance

Make sure that you understand the assessment regulations that apply to your course. They can be accessed via the Student Intranet.

Discuss at an early stage, any concerns or issues you have with the module leader/programme leader, Curriculum Manager or Head of School.

Contribute to the module evaluation

Module Reading List

Essential

Bassat, B. (2016) The Reflective Journal. 2^nd Edition. London: Palgrave MacMillan

Cottrell, S. (2015) Skills for Success – Personal Development and Employability. 3^rd ed. London: Palgrave MacMillan

Williams, K. (2012) Reflective Writing. London: Palgrave MacMillan

As part of Student Voice, towards the end of this module you will be asked by the module leader to complete a module review. This review allows you to rate your experience of the module in relation to areas such as organisation, timetables, assessment, teaching and learning and support. You are also encouraged to provide additional qualitative comments which the module tutor can use to assist in developing the module.

This forms part of the Student Voice and feedback is discussed at curriculum reviews and action plans for development are put in place.

About BMS502 Work Related Learning Assignment

The BMS502 Work Related Learning module is a Level 5 course worth 20 credits, designed to enhance students` employability by developing key workplace skills. It is particularly relevant for those studying business and management, equipping them with practical experience to support career progression.

Module Objectives

The primary aim of this module is to help students improve their employability by assessing their existing skills and identifying areas for development. Through a skills audit, students compare their abilities with the requirements of their desired careers, enabling them to address any gaps. The module builds on previous learning in personal and professional development, encouraging students to apply theoretical concepts in real-world settings.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this module, students will be able to:

Assess how their current skills align with job roles and person specifications using analytical techniques such as SWOT analysis.
Explore career development pathways within their chosen industry.
Reflect on and evaluate the workplace skills relevant to leadership and management roles.
Analyse how managers contribute to the strategic objectives of an organisation.

Learning Approach

A blend of lectures, workshops, and hands-on experiences forms the core of this module. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning through self-reflection and independent study. Industry guest speakers, site visits, and networking events may also be incorporated to provide insights into professional environments.

Assessment Methods

The assessment strategy is designed to measure students’ ability to critically reflect on their skills, explore career opportunities, and apply workplace theories. Assignments may include reflective journals, career development plans, and reports analysing business practices.

This module provides a structured approach to personal and professional growth, ensuring students gain valuable skills applicable to real-world employment scenarios

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