Starting a Successful Career (1 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- continuously develop their competences
- look into further study opportunities
- describe their own competence and build a professional profile for the job market
- make good use of different employment opportunities
- understand the key labour legislation principles in their field and comply with them
- promote their well-being at work in order to cope with the workload

Materials

There is no separate material. For more information, see the Canvas workspace Study Skills and Professional Orientation YY00BN52-3118 (the previously started module From Student to Professional).

Teaching methods

In this course you plan your studies and reflect on your career. One of the deliverables of the course is the preparation of a career path plan. In addition to this, you will have two PSP discussions with your tutor, for which you will need to prepare. For preparation instructions, see Canvas workspace Study Skills and Professional Orientation YY00BN52-3118, under Prepare for your PSP discussions.

Blended learning implementation:
The course is supported by a learning environment built into Canvas. The course has scheduled teaching or tutoring both on campus and remotely. Teaching is not recorded. Assignments are subject to personal feedback by the instructor.

Exam schedules

According to Laurea's Degree Regulations: "Students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in the study unit. Alternatively, the teacher may specify a different manner for the student to confirm that they intend to participate in the implementation. The completion of these measures may be required within one week of the start of the implementation. The application of the aforementioned approach requires that the teacher notifies the students accepted for the implementation of the practice and that the practice is specifically mentioned in the study unit’s implementation plan. If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not confirming their intention to participate in the studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the implementation. Their enrolment will be rejected, if the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified. Another student may be selected in their place."

The compulsory assignment for the study unit is "An action plan for the future" in the Canvas workspace.

Completion alternatives

According to Laurea's Degree Regulations, "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning. The initiative for the recognition and accreditation of acquired competences is taken by the student. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the study unit or another person designated to the position. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. Students can also apply for recognition of competences acquired through work as part of their degree (work-based learning). ... The student is responsible for demonstrating, certifying and providing sufficient evidence of competence. The assessment of competence is carried out jointly by the student and the teacher receiving the demonstration. " See more information on the Student Intranet.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of student work. This includes a career planning task.. In addition, the course includes a graduation and PSP discussion, each lasting half an hour.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
At grade 1 (H) level, the student will be able to:
-use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
-search for information in different sources
-report

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
At grade 1 (H) level, the student will be able to:
- work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
- interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
- receive guidance

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
At grade 1 (H) level, the student will be able to:
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of their work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

Content scheduling

The study focuses on planning your own studies and career.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

The requirements are at the level of education leading to a bachelor's degree.