Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Professional Practice Scenario and individual Viva 45 Minutes | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Career Development Portfolio 2000 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Professional Practice Scenario and individual Viva 45 Minutes | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Career Development Portfolio 2000 Words | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Critically evaluate employment pathways and professional roles within the contemporary agricultural industry
Design, justify and critically reflect upon a personalised career development strategy
Demonstrate professional communication, leadership, teamwork, ethical conduct and professional behaviours appropriate to graduate-level employment in agriculture
Apply agricultural and regulatory knowledge to solve real-world industry-defined problems in professional contexts
Brief description
Agricultural Leadership and Career Readiness prepares students to transition effectively into the workplace by developing professional knowledge, self-awareness, and employability skills. Through interactive workshops and industry engagement, students explore career pathways, undertake skills audits, and develop a career development portfolio. The module also emphasises reflection on professional behaviour, ethical and regulatory considerations, and applied decision-making.
Content
This module prepares students for the workplace by developing their ability to reflect on their strengths, weaknesses, and career goals. Students will learn how to enhance their employability through professional communication, self-assessment, and targeted development, culminating in a career development portfolio. Input from industry experts will help students understand current professional expectations and consider how these insights shape their own motivations and aspirations. The module also includes simulated workplace scenarios in which students work in groups, under time pressure, to develop and justify practical responses. Reflection on these activities supports the development of strong professional behaviours, teamwork skills, and career readiness for the agricultural sector.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Critical and analytical thinking | Professional practice scenario will require students to critically analyse a real life scenario and discuss in a group setting in a time limited environment whilst working towards an agreed outcome. |
| Digital capability | Students are expected to use appropriate software and tools to complete a career development portfolio |
| Professional communication | Career Development Portfolio and Professional Practice Scenario and Viva will require students to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing. |
| Real world sense | Career Development Portfolio will require students to engage with appropriate real graduate level vacancies and Professional Practice Scenario will require students to engage with scenarios reflective of real world scenarios appropriate to their subject area. |
| Reflection | Career Development Portfolio and Professional Practice Scenario and individual Viva will require students to self reflect on skills development and undertake a GAP analysis whilst also appraising their own contribution and the contribution of others during the group scenario. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6