Delivery
The programme is delivered at University of Staffordshire. Apprentices will attend an induction at the beginning of the apprenticeship before the launch of the first modules. There is a four-day module launch for each learning block in October, February and May. The module launch is designed to provide apprentices with an overview of the module and its assessment. There will be a number of presentations, activities and the opportunity to get to know your tutors and other apprentices as well as a tour of the library and other university facilities.
To accommodate wide-ranging learning styles, approaches to teaching will be diverse, including but not limited to technical demonstrations, lectures, seminars, independent research, laboratory assignments and simulation exercises, design work, practical problem-solving tasks, presentations and group critiques.
Assessment
The assessment methods used with the programme are varied, formative and develop the learners' transferable skills as well as their technical ability. Their ability to plan, judge, communicate complex issues, solve problems logically, and develop original solutions, in appraising critically the work of others, and in managing their own learning are all assessed within aspects of the programme. In addition, their technical understanding of the context of their work alongside that of others, their breadth of study, and also the depth of their specialist area of study, are also key to the assessment process.
Assessment methods applied include:
- Unseen Examinations/Class Tests
- Laboratory Assignments/Practical Work/Logbook Records/Reports
- Learning Portfolio
- Case Studies
- Presentations and Oral Examinations
- Problem Solving Exercises
- Essay Assignments
- Design Tasks
- Computer-Based/Simulations Exercises
- Poster Displays
- Individual Projects, Reports and Graduate Show Presentations
- Assessment of Work-Integrated Learning
The range of assessment techniques includes exposure to formal examinations, principally to assess knowledge, understanding, application and closed problem solving. Inclusion of the range of formal examinations at each level ensures that the course adheres to the requirements of the professional accrediting bodies.
Learning support
In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include:
- study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills);
- written English (including punctuation and grammatical accuracy);
- academic writing (including how to reference);
- research skills;
- critical thinking and understanding arguments; and
- revision, assessment and examination skills (including time management).
Additional support
Our AccessAbility Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment or learning difficulties. You will also have full access to our support services such as Student Guidance.
Feedback
Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations or assessments