SCIE501 – Professional Skills in Applied Science 5
Module code
SCIE501
Module title
Professional Skills in Applied Science 5
Prescription
To enable students to work effectively in an applied science setting, with an understanding of workplace legislative requirements.
Programmes
- SX1707
- SX1709
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Apply compliance requirements of health and safety legislation.
Use current computing technology to analyse data within a scientific context.
Communicate effectively in oral and written contexts. - Content
- -Employer and employee obligations under workplace legislation
-Professional communication skills including teamwork, workplace behaviour, ethics and integrity
-Oral and written communication skills
-Competence in using software technologies with emphasis on Microsoft Office products e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher.
-Data analysis and interpretation to support effective communication.
-Hazardous chemical classification, handling and storage - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning will be facilitated using a range of teaching and learning methods, which may include:
Practical - laboratory; practical or workshop sessions and activities; demonstrations
Theory - includes web-supported tutor facilitated/directed presentations; lectures and tutorials; group activities; peer presentations and review; group/individual research; online learning activities; case studies; guest speakers - Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of Evidence100
