Course Summary

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This unit will develop your skills in reflection, research and the creation of effective plans - enhancing your personal development and boosting performance in the workplace. This unit is particularly useful for existing or prospective NTCOs, NACWOs and NIOs. 

Course Content

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• Identifying, evaluating and referencing of appropriate sources of knowledge

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• Searching for and evaluating information

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• Self-evaluation and action planning

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• Effective communication

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• Presentation skills and styles

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• Critical thinking

Key Skills

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• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills

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• Academic self-evaluation

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• Appropriate referencing and acknowledgment of sources of information

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• Assessing work based learning and competency

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• Individual initiative and research skills

Assessment

This unit is assessed with a combination of essay based assignments and verbal presentations.