5. Syllabus
Study and Communication Skills
| Title | Study and Communication Skills |
| RQF code: | A/504/1424 |
| Credits | 20 |
| Level | 3 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 75 hours | Total Qualification Time | 200 hours |
| Learning Outcomes; The Learner will: |
Assessment Criteria; The Learner can: |
| 1. Be able to take effective notes from a variety of sources |
1.1 Identify key information from a range of different texts 1.2 Record key points when listening to information being given 1.3 Critically review their own notes 1.4 Use their own notes to accurately summarise information given 1.5 Use their own notes to present a summary to others 1.6 Demonstrate using a range of sources to gather information |
| 2. Understand how to work out the meaning of unfamiliar content | 2.1 Identify unfamiliar content 2.2 Identify a number of different strategies for working out the meaning of unfamiliar content 2.3 Demonstrate the ability to find the meaning of unfamiliar content 2.4 Demonstrate the application of own understanding to unfamiliar content |
| 3. Understand common steps in producing academic work |
3.1 Describe the common steps in producing academic work 3.2 Define plagiarism 3.3 Explain correct referencing in an academic essay |
| 4. Be able to produce a piece of academic work suitable for this level, following a drafting process |
4.1 Create a timetabled plan to meet the requirements of an academic assignment 4.2 Check own work for errors 4.3 Evaluate own work against criteria/requirements given 4.4 Develop sections of an assignment towards a final draft 4.5 Demonstrate the correct use of academic referencing 4.6 Present a completed piece of academic work to |
| 5. Understand different learning styles |
5.1 Explain the idea of multiple intelligences 5.2 Describe a range of learning styles 5.3 Identify own preferred learning style 5.4 Identify own study strengths and weaknesses |
| Syllabus Content | |
| Topic | Course coverage |
| Learning to Learn |
Learning Outcome: 5 |
| Reading Textbooks and Note Taking |
Learning Outcome: 1,4 |
| Note Taking in Lectures |
Learning Outcome: 1, 2 |
| Library Research and Writing an Essay |
Learning Outcome: 1, 4 |
| Journal-based Research for Essay Writing |
Learning Outcome: 4 |
| Internet Research for Essay Writing |
Learning Outcome: 1, 4 |
| Writing a Research Report |
Learning Outcome: 3, 4 |
| Examinations and Assessment |
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| Related National Occupational Standards (NOS) |
| Sector Subject Area: IT Users 6.2 Related NOS: ESKIICF2 FSI2:2 Access, search for, select and use Internet-based information and evaluate its fitness for purpose ESKIINT3 P8-10 Use browser tools to search effectively and efficiently for information from the InternetSector Subject Area: Business and Administration (2013) Related NOS: CFABAA617 Develop a presentation CFABAA623 Deliver a presentation CFASAD111 Plan and manage own workload |
| Assessment Type |
| Global Assignment (100%)
The assignment is broken into three sections as follows:
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| See also Section 3 above |
Foundation Mathematics
| Title | Foundation Mathematics |
| RQF code: | F/615/0154 |
| Credits | 10 |
| Level | 3 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 50 hours | Total Qualification Time | 100 hours |
| Learning Outcomes; The Learner will: |
Assessment Criteria; The Learner can: |
| 1. Be able to perform a range of algebraic calculations |
1.1 DSimplify a range of algebraic expressions involving powers 1.2 Simplify algebraic expressions by multiplying and dividing expressions 1.3 Factorise algebraic expressions using a range of techniques 1.4 Simplify and solve Algebraic Fractions |
| 2. Be able to solve a range of basic Calculations equations |
2.1 Transpose formulae 2.2 Solve linear and quadratic equations 2.3 Solve simultaneous equations 2.4 Perform statistical calculations relating to central tendency |
| 3. Be able to present data in graphical form |
3.1 Present data using tables, pie charts and bar charts 3.2 Construct frequency distributions 3.3 Present data as histograms, ogives and time series graphs 3.4 Present linear and quadratic equations in graphical form 3.5 Provide graphical solutions to simultaneous equations |
| 4. Understand the fundamentals of Differential Calculus |
4.1 Explain the rate of change of one variable in respect of another 4.2 Calculate the gradient of a curve using differentiation 4.3 Plot maximum and minimum turning points using graphs 4.4 Identify the maximum and minimum turning points using differentiation |
| 5. Understand the fundamentals of Integral Calculus |
5.1 Recognise integration as the inverse of differentiation 5.2 Recognise the constant of integration 5.3 Evaluate the constant of integration 5.4 Evaluate the definite integral 5.5 Calculate of the area under a curve |
| 6. Understand Measures of Dispersion | 6.1 Calculate the range, quartiles and quantiles 6.2 Calculate the mean deviation 6.3 Calculate the variance 6.4 Calculate the standard deviation |
| 7. Understand the fundamentals of Probability |
7.1 Calculate probability using the addition and multiplication rules 7.2 Calculate the probability of compound events 7.3 Use tree diagrams to determine probability 7.4 Calculate probabilities of permutations and combinations |
| Syllabus Content | |
| Topic | Course coverage |
| Introduction to Algebra |
Learning Outcome: 1 |
| Using Algebraic Equations |
Learning Outcome: 2 |
| Solving algebraic equations Using Graphs |
Learning Outcome: 3 |
| Introduction to Differential Calculus |
Learning Outcome: 4 |
| Introduction to Integral Calculus |
Learning Outcome: 5 |
| Presentation of Data |
Learning Outcome: 3 |
| Beginning Statistics |
Learning Outcome: 2 |
| Understanding Dispersion |
Learning Outcome: 6 |
| Assessment Type |
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| See also Section 3 above |
Culture Studies
| Title | Culture Studies |
| RQF code: | J/615/0155 |
| Credits | 10 |
| Level | 3 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 55 hours | Total Qualification Time | 100 hours |
| Learning Outcomes; The Learner will: |
Assessment Criteria; The Learner can: |
| 1. Understand the concept of culture, cultural values and how different cultures can be defined |
1.1 Explain the terms ‘culture’ and ‘subculture’ 1.2 Identify a range of cultural practices and values and their unique aspects 1.3 Explain what is meant by a ‘stereotype’ |
| 2. Understand how the political and education system of a foreign country differs from their own |
2.1 Explain the general organisational structure of the education and political systems of a particular city or country 2.2 Demonstrate understanding of the application and enrolment process for studying abroad |
| 3. Understand how the business culture of a foreign country differs from their own | 3.1 Identify variances in work culture and management stuctures 3.2 Describe the benefits of cultural diversity for an organisation 3.3 Assess how cultural factors impact on communication and effective working practices |
| 4. Understand the relationship between digital technologies, communication and culture | 4.1 Understand how life online has impacted how people communicate 4.2 Explain the impact of social media, online retail and online news on culture 4.3 Understand aspects of digital culture. 4.4 Explain the ways in which digital technologies have impacted on the individual and society |
| Syllabus Content | |
| Topic | Course coverage |
| What is Culture? |
Learning Outcome: 1 |
| Subcultures |
Learning Outcome: 1, 3 |
| Government |
Learning Outcome: 1, 3 |
| Values |
Learning Outcome: 1, 3, 4 |
| Education Systems |
Learning Outcome: 1, 2 |
| Application to Higher Education |
Learning Outcome: 2 |
| Work |
Learning Outcome: 1, 3 |
| Digital Culture |
Learning Outcome: 1, 4 |
| Assessment Type |
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| See also Section 3 above |
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