1. CAREER DEVELOPMENT MODULE: GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT
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2. CAREER DEVELOPMENT MODULE
Three routes (NCL3007):
Student Tutoring in Schools, Colleges and on Campus
Student Volunteering (on/off campus)
Learning from Work (using existing part-time term time work)
OPTIONAL 20 CREDIT MODULE
DIFFERENT, CHALLENGING, AND WORTHWHILE!

3. STUDENT TUTORING IN SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND ON CAMPUS
Primary, secondary and special school Placements (and opportunities to work with visiting students on Campus). Placements assigned in October.
Work in a classroom assistant role using personal enterprise and other skills to plan activities
and take on more responsibility
Not just for those thinking of a teaching career!

4. STUDENT VOLUNTEERING THROUGH STUDENTS’ UNION
Opportunities include:
President, Secretary or Treasurer of ratified Club or Society
The Courier; Newcastle Student Radio
Other internal (NUSU) projects
External placements including:
Oxfam, National Trust, Barnardo’s, St Oswald’s etc
Working with ‘at risk’ groups – young offenders/people at risk of offending/homeless etc

5. LEARNING FROM WORK Use part-time term time work you have arranged
(paid or unpaid).
Set challenging personal goals,
reflect on the skills you are developing,
build a portfolio evidencing your achievements at work.
The module will enable you to articulate these skills to
prospective employers, and push you to achieve more in
your workplace.

6. WHY DO CAREER DEVELOPMENT?
Flexible, self-directed learning and reflection;
Do something practical, in a different context;
Different assessment methods;
Challenging – set your own goals to expand your role and take you out of your comfort zone;
Promote your subject, gain work experience and an understanding of the skills developed

7. SKILLS AND ASSESSMENT
Support through timetabled seminars, tutorials and study groups to:
set personal goals
carry out appropriate research
reflect on your progress
develop skills of communication, teamworking and personal enterprise (essential in all graduate roles!)
Assessment methods:
Written work based on goal setting and action planning (25% - formative feedback available)
Evaluation from supervisor at end of placement (25%)
Final Assessed Interview communication skills developed and achievements on placement (50%).

8. STUDENTS SAID:
“Good workload, approachable and friendly staff. Good form of assessment and helpful skills.”
“The module allows students to undertake a placement to gain real life, first hand work experience.”
“Opportunity to develop graduate skills and gain something very positive to put on your CV.”

9. WHAT NEXT?
Check options (placement and route)with Degree Programme Director;
Choose NCL3007 as a first choice module through the S3P system during module choice week;
Look out for an from the Careers Service in May with advice on finding and applying for placements.
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