2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MECH5004M Training and Professional Development Activities

30 creditsClass Size: 24

Module manager: Dr Claire Brockett
Email: C.L.Brockett@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jan to 31 Jan (13mth), Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

Pre-requisite qualifications

UG or TP degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences and/or admission to Graduate Academy Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine (PhD)

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

The objective of this module is to aid the student in developing their research performance, employability, professionalism and engagement with society.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Understanding of relevant health and safety issues and demonstrate responsible working practices;
- Information management skills;
- Communication skills (oral, visual and written);
- Understanding of relevant ethical and legal issues connected with research;
- Application of effective project management through the setting of research goals, intermediate milestones and prioritisation of activities;
- Understanding of their behaviour and impact on others when working in and contributing to the success of formal and informal teams;
- Generic skills appropriate for PhD level and deemed relevant for the research project and development of the academic career of the student.

The student should have reflected on the acquired skills and their relevance for the student's own research and academic career. These reflections should take the form of a written report as part of the student's Professional Development Portfolio.

Skills outcomes
The areas available for study via this training module will include the following:

- Faculty/ DTC induction and Safety Certificate;
- Managing a PhD and project management;
- Effective written and oral communication;
- Intellectual property;
- Enterprise, knowledge transfer and commercial awareness;
- Multidisciplinary working;
- Public engagement and Ethics.

Syllabus

The module will develop a range of generic skills that underpin successful achievement in a wide range of future careers. It covers four core areas: communication skills (written, oral, visual), enterprise, knowledge transfer and commercial awareness, working in multidisciplinary teams and public engagement.

The options on this module consists of participation in generic skills courses provided by the central training providers (SDDU, ISS, Library), the Faculty of Engineering or outside bodies. The courses chosen must be at an appropriate level and be agreed between the student and his/her supervisor(s).

The aim of the courses must be to strengthen or develop generic skills.

The module will be delivered by interactive seminars and independent online learning.

Students will engage in critical self-reflection through personal development planning (PDP).

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	12	7.00	84.00
Independent online learning hours			3.00
Private study hours			213.00
Total Contact hours			84.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

- Students will complete a minimum of two courses from on-line 'Research Skills' modules.
- Each course tales at least 90 minutes to complete.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Progress will be monitored on a continuing basis by student, personal tutor (Year 1) supervisor (Year 2) and Programme Director.
- The personal tutor (Year 1) supervisor (Year 2) and Programme Director will discuss with the student about selecting optional courses for the module.
- The Professional Development Portfolio will be reviewed at formal tutor/supervisory meetings and a 2,000 word report by the student reflecting at the end of year 2 will be assessed.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Reflective log	Professional Development Portfolio reflective/synoptic statement	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 05/11/2015

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