Study Guide

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

Teaching methods

The first part of the course (0.5 credits) consists of the Career Direction task. Additionally, the first part includes two HOPS discussions, for which you need to prepare. Preparation instructions can be found in the section "Preparing for HOPS Discussions" in the Canvas workspace.

The second part of the course (0.5 credits) consists of optional modules. You can choose another task according to your own interests. The themes include, among others, well-being, career aspirations, job search skills and knowledge of the working life, entrepreneurship, and future awareness.

Interactive online implementation:
The course is online implementation. The course includes scheduled teaching or guidance online, which is not recorded. Active participation and commitment to interactive learning are required. Personal feedback will be provided by the teacher on assignments.

Detailed instructions can be found in the Canvas workspace of the course.

Location and time

https://lukkarit.laurea.fi

Learning materials and recommended literature

Please see the Canvas workspace of the study unit for materials.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

From a student to a professional study units.

Important dates

This course is an important guidance-oriented course, where you will receive instructions and support for your studies from your teacher-tutor as well as from fellow students in your group. Therefore, participating in the course meetings is recommended.

Students workload

Career Plan, PSP discussion if needed and an assignment of chosen topic. 27 hours of work.

Content and scheduling

During this course, you will plan your future career. Additionally, you will select an area of interest to work on and have a Personal Study Plan (HOPS) discussion with your teacher-tutor as needed.

Further information for students

Bachelor level study unit

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

Competence assessment is based on the learning objectives, and the level of competence is evaluated according to the assessment criteria specified in the course implementation plan (Degree Regulations 2024). The course is assessed on a pass-fail scale.

The assessment of competence utilizes criteria corresponding to level I of the competence assessment framework for a university of applied sciences student, as described below:

Professional Knowledge Base, Information Retrieval, and Reporting:

At the passed/HYV level, the student is able to:
- Use key professional concepts to explain different work practices and situations
- Retrieve information from various sources
- Report

Professional Practice and Development in the Working Life:

At the passed/HYV level, the student is able to:
- Act under guidance using skills and methods being studied
- Receive guidance

Teamwork Skills, Leadership, and Responsibility:

At the passed/HYV level, the student is able to:
- Act as a member of a team
- Plan the progression of their work and time use under guidance
- Follow given instructions and rules

Further information

The learning outcomes are assessed by using level 1 of Laurea's common assessment criteria.