University of Wales Trinity Saint David, the United Kingdom
University of Wales Trinity Saint David| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Full-time | 1 year | find out | find out | find out |
Course Overview
Want to make progress in your workplace? Then DEVELOP your SKILLS and step onto the CAREER ladder!
You could develop your SKILLS, IMPROVE your self-confidence and restart your CAREER. Designed to give you the tools to apply your personal transferrable skills to the workplace; the confidence to anticipate problems and find solutions, to work independently and with other people, to plan things out before you start and complete the things that you've started' the skills that employers want!
sfwp@uwtsd.ac.uk or 0300 456 2762
Key Features
This is a flexible full-time course that continues throughout the calendar year. As a result, a delivery pattern has been specifically designed to enable students to continue with other life and work commitments alongside their studies.
Modules
The programme is specifically created in its content and flexible delivery to give you the confidence to anticipate problems and find solutions, to work independently and with other people, to plan things out before you start and complete the things you've started, in short to develop the skills that employers want!
All of the teaching is project- based, linking theory with practice and ensuring that each module is contextualised within real workplace situations and challenges.
Professional Accreditations
The University registers all students with the globally recognised Institute of Leadership and Management. (ILM). Successful students can also achieve an additional Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management awarded by the ILM
Course Tutor(s)
Assessment
Assessment will be at the end of each module based on your project. There are no examinations.
Each 10 credit module has a single coursework assignment for assessment, derived from the project activity undertaken during the weekend study day and then developed over the next three sessions
Each 20 credit module will have a group presentation (individually assessed) and a reflective written submission or presentation.
Coursework assignment: Can include a data analysis assignment, a piece of textual analysis, digital video presentation or a written report.
Group Presentation: Speaking in front of people, in a clear, structured and relevant manner is a vitally important employment skill.
Reflective Submission: This method of assessment will concentrate on your capacity to reflect upon group projects in a structured manner, analysing the strengths and weaknesses.
Career Opportunities
This programme is specifically focused on employability, ensuring that students are able to use workplace experiences to inform their studies throughout each module. Explicit outcomes include the creation of digital portfolios, through which students can demonstrate their understanding of key skills, theories and methodologies for use at interview and to secure career progression.
Further Information
Related Courses
The Certificate of Higher Education Skills for the Workplace constitutes the first year of study for the BA Management Skills for the Workplace. There is the option to progress to Level 5 for successful students. Progression opportunities also exist through the Professional Practice Framework.
Entry Criteria
Entry onto the programme is by individual merit.
Normally students under the age of 21 will have at least 1 A Level or BTEC National Diploma/Certificate or equivalent.
Mature Candidates - experience can often be taken into consideration in lieu of formal qualifications.
Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.
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