Module Descriptors
SUPERVISION OF COUNTRYSIDE STAFF
BIOL50294
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Phil Ridley
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 43
Independent Study Hours: 107
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
  • PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 30%
  • REPORT weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module develops the interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain productive working relationships. It also develops the health and safety skills necessary to protect self, colleagues and the public engaged in countryside activities. The application of these skills in your work/placement will be demonstrated.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A scenario-based assignment length 2000 words weighted at 70% (LOs 1 - 2)

Powerpoint presentation weighted at 30% (LOs 3 - 4)

An employer/mentor report pass/fail weighted at 0%


Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment):

Formative feedback will take place in tutorials and by review of assignment plans prior to submission
Module Learning Strategies
Learning is supported by a mix of tutorials/lectures and a field trip, 43 hours lectures, 107 hours assignment and work-based application of skills. Assignment to take the form of a brief broken down into tasks researched and related to the work environment and the information presented in the form of a report.

This module will draw on your 40 days work placement.
Module Texts
Betts, P. 2008 Supervisory Management. Prentice Hall
Owen, J. 2005 How to Lead. Prentice Hall
Module Resources
A suitable employment or a voluntary work placement.