| Pre-arrival | Getting to know you
| Building relationships Easing transition to university Identifying ‘at risk’ students
| Know who their tutor is and how to contact them Outline goals for time at university Identify issues and areas of concern, moving to University
| (Video) messaging or with tutor via email social media or virtual learning environment.
Complete pre-entry survey. |
Level 4, semester 1,
First 4 weeks
| Getting Connected
| Informing themselves Developing relationships Social integration Settling in | Have familiarised themselves with: - the institution;
- the campus;
- their timetable;
- the location of programme information;
- tutorial policies, purposes and values;
- student voice and representation.
| Ice-breakers and team building Passport with details of support services details and have to get each stamped before their next tutorial. Note taking and library skills |
Level 4,
semester 1,
Week 5
onwards
| Preparing for Success
| Establishing rhythm of the year Support preparation for assessments
Study skills assessment | Be familiar with communications processes, complaints procedures, info systems, absence and attendance processes Successful coursework submission Effective exam prep
| Planning and writing assignments, referencing and plagiarism
Revision guidance and exam technique
Study skills self assessment |
Level 4,
semester 2
| Making the most of University
| Action planning and using feedback
Establish independent learning
Engaging with
extra-curricular opportunities
| Reflect on feedback and use to plan future work Know how to be independent, take responsibility and time manage
Understand extra- curricular opportunities available
| Reflective learning and action planning Time management, independent learning exercises Exploring extra-curricular opportunities
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Level 5,
semester 1
| Refreshing, reflecting and developing | Review Level 4
tutorial content
Review paid work/study/life balance
Further action planning | Reflect on level 4 to inform future action plans.
Ensure support is in place for level 5 | Return to feedback and connect to upcoming assessments.
Action plan including ongoing review. |
Level 5,
semester 2
(including any time spent on work placement)
| Enhancing your Future
| Employability Developing graduate attributes Linking module and pathway selection to careers
| Understand how to develop graduate attributes Develop CV and covering letter Understand job or future study application process Engage with the Careers service
| CV and job application exercise Career choice exploration and/or presentation Module/pathway selection guidance
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Level 6,
semester 1 | Becoming a Professional | Reflect on any work placements Planning for the future Selling yourself/ your skills
| Action plan for intentions after graduation Have a professional online profile and effective CV Provided tutor with info to tutor to facilitate effective references
| Employability audit – to identify students for interventions Mock interview and assessment day exercises with careers Reflection activities on work placements Set SMART targets for post graduation
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Level 6
semester 2 | Moving on | Transition out of university Staying connected
Providing feedback
| Understand the graduation process Appreciate the importance of providing feedback on their student experience
| Explaining graduation and opportunities for remaining connected to and supported by the institution as Alumni
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