Module Details

Module Code: PRAC C3G03
Module Title: Professional Practice
Title: Professional Practice
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Fiona Dawson
Domains:  
Module Description: the aim of the module is (1) to develop a greater knowledge of the professional world, (2) to create an awareness of ethical issues, (3) to represent their profession in discussions with other professional bodies
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 appraise and evaluate the process for creating good client and collegial relationships through the of the principles of client care
LO2 demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations and code of practice imposed by area of speciality
LO3 display a critical self awareness of effective oral, written, graphic and presentation skills appropriate to professional responsibility within discipline
LO4 effectively explain and defend the processes involved in Business Formation and maintenance
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Professional Ethics
(a) Nature and Characteristics of Professional Bodies (b) Principle of Professional Code of Conduct (c) Appointment Agreements and Code of Conduct
Client and Professional Communication Skills
(a) Drafting and presentation of Reports (b) Formal and Informal Communication Skills (meetings, emails, letters, minutes, agenda, telephone calls) (c) Professional Etiquette (d) Reflection
Self Management
(a) Time and Self management skills (b) Negotiating Skills (c) Teamworking
Business Planning
(a) Business Planning and Management (b) Data collection and protection (c) Customer Relations Management Systems (d) Market Analysis (PESTEL, SWOT)
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Projects, Reflective Journal, Presentations,
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 6.42 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland,
    http://www.scsi.ie
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