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Career Planning: Working Life Competences (1 cr)

Code: R0237-3003

General information


Enrollment

18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, service

Campus

Laurea Leppävaara

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management (HRA), Laurea Leppävaara

Teachers

  • Ilona Frisk
  • Kaci Bourdache

Teacher in charge

Kaci Bourdache

Groups

  • HRA218SN
    Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management, daytime studies, S18, Leppävaara

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the meaning of his/her general working life competences in the world of work
- apply for a job using a portfolio amongst other things
- apply his/her knowledge of employee rights and responsibilities for his/her employment

Teaching methods

This implementation is meant for students in Degree Programme of Safety, Security and Risk Management.

This study unit consists of two contact sessions, a PSP discussion and online assignments.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study materials will be available in the learning environment.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to the degree regulations all students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the module or study unit or another person designated by the director of the UAS unit. The assessment is carried out according to the same criteria and grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit. For further information visit Link.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

N/A

Important dates

Accepting place in study unit: 1.9 at 12:30

The PSP discussion will be scheduled separately at the beginning of the study unit with each student. Attendance in the PSP discussion is mandatory, in order to verify progress of studies and plan the students' path towards graduation.

Assignment deadlines and other scheduled returns will be in the workspace.

Forms of internationality

N/A

Students workload

One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.

-Contact sessions: 6h
-Preparing your PSP, PSP discussions and adjustments: 4h
-Assignments in workspace and individual studying: 16-17h

Content and scheduling

Content and scheduling will be in the online learning environment.

Further information for students

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrolment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations) In the case of online studies the lecturer can also specify some other way than participation on an online meeting what is required from the student so that he/she verifies his/her attendance on the study unit (Decision by the vice president, education 7/2019).

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

“The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula and the evaluation criteria provided in the study unit’s implementation plan” (Laurea degree regulations).

Evaluation is based on assignment returns.

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

“Students who have failed assignments or examinations required for passing a study unit must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit." (Laurea degree regulations.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed.

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

To pass the student must be able to
-Use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
-Search for information in different sources
-Report
-Work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
-Receive guidance
-Work as a member of a team
-Plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
-Work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
-Follow the provided instructions and rules