Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTORY SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
WPAW30268
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
20 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 60
Independent Study Hours: 140
Total Learning Hours: 200
Assessment
- MUTLIPLE CHOICE EXAM weighted at 30%
- PORTFOLIO - 1500 WORDS weighted at 70%
Module Details
Indicative content
This module is the assessment for any TWO stacked mirocredentials out of the four at level 4:
Professional Skills
Academic & Digital Skills
Personal & Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills
Students can choose which two microcredentials they stack together.
The indicative content for these four microcredentials is:
Language and writing; research, referencing and scientific enquiry; digital skills; digital literacy; security, access and sharing
Equality & diversity; basic finance; basic numeracy; business writing; communication; meetings; presentations; project management; negotiation
Well being, Emotional intelligence; Networking; Communication skills
Management & leadership; communication, team development; decision making; creativity & innovation; performance management; inclusion
Professional Skills
Academic & Digital Skills
Personal & Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills
Students can choose which two microcredentials they stack together.
The indicative content for these four microcredentials is:
Language and writing; research, referencing and scientific enquiry; digital skills; digital literacy; security, access and sharing
Equality & diversity; basic finance; basic numeracy; business writing; communication; meetings; presentations; project management; negotiation
Well being, Emotional intelligence; Networking; Communication skills
Management & leadership; communication, team development; decision making; creativity & innovation; performance management; inclusion
Additional Assessment Details
Multiple choice exam – learning outcomes 1 (knowledge and understanding, application)
Portfolio – learning outcomes 2 (application and reflection). The portfolio will be comprised from reflective statements regarding the skills they have learned about, an assessment of their own strengths and weaknesses and action plans for further skill development based on needs.
Portfolio – learning outcomes 2 (application and reflection). The portfolio will be comprised from reflective statements regarding the skills they have learned about, an assessment of their own strengths and weaknesses and action plans for further skill development based on needs.
Learning Strategies
The learning is delivered via online modules comprised from videos, reading materials, quizzes and reflective elements.
Learning Outcomes
This is an assessment module for students who have stacked TWO level 4 skills modules together. Students must fulfil any TWO of the following four outcomes
1. Acquire the fundamental skills in two of the following microcredentials:
a. Academic and digital skills
b. Professional skills
c. Personal and interpesonal skills
d. Leadership academy
2. Appraise your own strengths and weaknesses in relation to all of the topics covered in both microcredentials and plan for further development
1. Acquire the fundamental skills in two of the following microcredentials:
a. Academic and digital skills
b. Professional skills
c. Personal and interpesonal skills
d. Leadership academy
2. Appraise your own strengths and weaknesses in relation to all of the topics covered in both microcredentials and plan for further development
Web Descriptor
This module is the assessment component of TWO of our skill based level 4 microcredentials for students enrolled on courses at Staffordshire University. If you are interested in developing two sets of skills from critical academic, digital, professional, personal and leadership skills to help you excel at your course and beyond, these microcredentials and assessment are for you.
Resources
EDGE
Special Admissions Requirements
The student can only undertake this module if they are enrolled on a course here.