Bulloch, Janette

Hettle, Simon

McLean, John

Tatner, P.

Tedford, Catriona

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 UWS Academic PortalWork-based learning in the biosciencesTatner, P.; Tedford, Catriona; Bulloch, Janette; Nicholl, Desmond S T; McLean, John; Hettle,SimonPublished: 01/01/2011Document VersionPublisher's PDF, also known as Version of recordLink to publication on the UWS Academic PortalCitation for published version (APA):Tatner, P., Tedford, C., Bulloch, J., McLean, J., & Hettle, S. (2011). Work-based learning in the biosciences.Poster session presented at UWS Learning & Teaching conference 2011, .General rightsCopyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the UWS Academic Portal are retained by the authors and/or othercopyright owners and it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated withthese rights.Take down policyIf you believe that this document breaches copyright please contact pure@uws.ac.uk providing details, and we will remove access to thework immediately and investigate your claim.Download date: 17 Sep 2019Work Based Learning in the BiosciencesTatner, P.,  Tedford, C., Bulloch, J.,  Nicholl, D., McLean, J., & Hettle, S.School of Science, University of the West of Scotland, PA1 2BE CAN U PUSH YOURSELF THAT EXTRA MILE?WHAT? DO WORK PLACEMENT  AS PART OF YOUR DEGREE.WHERE?  FLEXIBLE  WORK  PLACEMENTS ARE  AVAILABLE, OR YOU COULD ARRANGE  SOMETHING NEW !  WHEN? DURING THE 3RD YEAR  OF YOUR DEGREE, 2ND TRIMESTER. WHY? GAIN  ‘EXPERIENCE’  AND BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN ACADEMIC   KNOWLEDGE AND THE WORK PLACE.HOW? FIND OUT WHAT MAKES YOU VALUABLE - WBL INVOLVES  PRACTICALTRAINING,  PROBLEM  SOLVING,  PROVING YOUR WORTH - DOING A JOBRELATED TO YOUR DEGREE.R THERE WAYS 2 ENSURETHAT U R MOREEMPLOYABLE?WHAT?WHEN?WHY?WHERE?HOW?WORKOLOGY?IS A DEGREE ENOUGH FOR YOUR IDEAL JOB?WHAT BENEFITS DO YOU GET FROM YOUR DEGREE ?Hi  there, my name is Magdalena . I spent 15 weeks on a placement in the haematology lab in Stobhill  Hospital, Glasgow . Work based learning gave me the chance to sample what life would be like working in an NHS laboratory.  I learn t  a variety of practical skills and completed  an IBMS portfolio.  Work based learning allowed  me to gain a competitive advantage  over other job applicants , as  I had proof of my work experience and competencies.  It also  helped me network and  provided  work experience  for my CV.  My placement allowed me the chance to gain work references , build confidence in practical skills and have fun.  I am now working  in the SNBTS in Edinburgh . The work based learning helped me get the first  job  for which  I attended an interview.  21ST CENTURY STUDENTAPPLIED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Applied BiosciencesMy experience of worked based learning was great.I worked in a hospital lab but there are many other options for work in the bioscience field. Many of my fellow students went to other hospital labs, distillers, analytical testing labs, food safety testing,  etc. I did microbiology but there were people who did analytical chemistry(if you like that sort of thing), haematology, microbiology, virology, environmental testing and worked in the life science /biotechnology industry. One draw back is that the forensic students won’t get a  placement in a forensic lab.Sorry,  folks the law will not allow you to.Helena DunsmoreAPPLIED BIOSCIENCE(ENVIRONMENTAL/BIOTECHNOLOGY)What? Researched and built CARG website.Where?  Renfrewshire Council, BiodiversityWhen? 3rd year degree programme - 2nd trimesterWhy? Opportunity to apply university knowledgeHow? Recommended by University tutor.“I think that creativity and computing skills are two important things sought-after nowadays and my placement really allowed me to improve them. Although, for me, a working experience in United Kingdom is a real asset on a CV. It opens many doors in the world of work in France”.Constance.Stuff you need to know about placements They are in the third year of your study. They are flexible and vary to suit your needs. They are fun and will give you confidence and experience to bridge the gaps between your learning and the practical side of work. They will make your time at Uni more memorable and enjoyable. They push you to learn and be part of a teamThis booklet was conceived & developed by a team of 4 students who had been on the UWS Work Based Learning modules:Ms L BarfodMs M BuskaMs H DunsmoreMrs J Smith Flexibility of opportunity: at one extreme, the Applied Biomedical Science placements must meet professionally prescribed conditions, while at the other, students may benefit from experiences in a wide range of biologically related graduate professions by adapting to the preferences of the specific provider.  Some placement providers prefer students to be present for an extended period, while others are more comfortable with a student for only one day a week.  Assessment undertaken by academics, although placement provider feedback may help inform the decision. Includes aspects of health & safety, evidence-based accumulation of skills, individual role and ‘value’ to the organisation, record of progress & self evaluation, report production and audio-visual presentation. Feedback from placement providers can influence programme design, as it soon becomes apparent what skills are lacking, but required by students on placement.  Highly valued by students who participate. Most students return for their Honours year with an improved focus on what they wish to gain from their degree, a few changing direction. A few students do not return but go straight into employment, while others may complete their Honours year on day release from the new employment.Key aspectsWork based learning and placements in the Biosciences at UWS During the 2007-8 session the Biosciences at UWS revised all the degree programmes to accommodate a move from 15 to 20 point modules and an integration between Hamilton and Paisley campuses.  Of the 4 Bioscience programmes, 3 (Applied Bioscience, Health & Lifestyle, & Applied Biomedical Science) were designed to include an academically validated work based learning component to help students focus on employability issues. The Applied Biomedical Science work based learning modules were developed in conjunction with NHS Scotland and through collaboration with Glasgow Caledonian University and managers of hospital laboratories. This 15 week placement in Level 9 was designed so that the student could complete an IBMS portfolio and thus register with the HPC as a Biomedical Scientist upon successful graduation. For the Applied Bioscience and Health & Lifestyle programmes, 2 work based learning modules were developed to support and further enhance practical experience : a 4 day per week placement (40 point module) and a 1 day per week placement (20 point module). Production of a work based learning guide by student for students:  the team leaders who worked on the various placement modules obtained funding to support 4 students to produce a guide that would:a) Encourage fellow students to take a work based learning moduleb) Promote UWS Bioscience degrees as opportunities for work experience Four students who had recently been on placement were recruited to produce the guide. They were given a remit and supported through 3 workshop sessions to generate the ideas and messages that they wished to convey. The last workshop was used to consider how these messages may be best conveyed. Students submitted Powerpoint presentations and had access to an online learning facility (Blackboard) to exchange and develop ideas. The 4 separate contributions were then integrated and rationalised by the academic team and the final booklet generated through the University graphics department. Some examples of key pages in the booklet are shown below.Graduates of the 21st Century Project

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