The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours, of this there will be 38 hours of class support and 112 hours of independent and self directed study.

Lectures/ Workshops/ Presentations /Tutorial
Student managed learning/ directed learning

Students will contribute to group discussions to aid their own personal career development. They will access a wide range of available sources to help their career planning, through texts, professional publications, internet sites and computer guidance programmes. They will also undertake practical skills development activities to contribute to their future employability. For example, through psychometric and other self assessment techniques, creating a CV and accompanying letter and through practice as interviewers and interviewees.

Topics will be drawn from

- Personal assessment and career goals
- Confidence building and decision making
- Work ethics and employment regulations
- Leadership and Team management
- Intergroup and interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Practical problem solving skills
- Managing diversity

You will need access to these resources:

The VLE (NETED)
The Internet
Word Processing software for use in the coursework
Printed and electronic journals.

Compilation of personal development portfolio and its presentation weighted at 50%. A File of evidence weighted at 50%.

Assignment (Learning outcomes 1 and 2)
Portfolio Presentation (Learning outcomes 3, 4 and 5)

To pass this module student must obtain 40% marks.

Core Text
Wentz, F. H. (2012) Soft Skills Training: A Workbook to Develop Skills for Employment

Recommended Text
Gordon, E.E. (2013) Future Jobs: Solving the Employment and Skills Crisis
Kamin, M. (2013) Soft Skills Revolution: A Guide for Connecting with Compassion for Trainers, Teams, and Leaders
Bright, Jim and Earl, Joanne Brilliant CV What employers want to see and how to say it Pearson Prentice Hall 2007