Partner Details

Nelson and Colne College Group

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Foundation Degree Arts - FDA

Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-NCA-SEP

Part-Time

F2F-NCA-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

To provide a programme of learning which enables students to critically engage with the various theoretical frameworks and concepts relevant to the context and practice of alcohol and substance misuse work. To enhance life-long learning skills and personal development in order to contribute to society at large and to prepare students for a career in the field of alcohol and substance misuse work or further academic study. To emphasise the causes and consequences of human actions and contextualise these to a range of social and health issues, related social & welfare policies and the operation of relevant societal institutions. To promote critical reflection which independently applied will lead to improved practice. To develop relevant transferable skills such as critical enquiry, argument and analysis, and capacity for independent learning. To develop proactive and flexible graduates who can respond to rapidly changing environments thereby enhancing their employment prospects. To provide a supportive and collaborative learning environment which is sensitive to the needs of all learners. To develop students’ knowledge, understanding and application of the principles which underpin alcohol and substance misuse work practice. To facilitate students to engage with employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement

Learning Outcomes

1.
Explore and analyse the key concepts used in alcohol and substance addiction theory
2.
Analyse, evaluate and apply a range of theoretical debates and concepts in relation to alcohol and substance addiction
3.
Interpret information and data from a variety of sources
4.
Demonstrate the capacity for reasoning, synthesis and reflection
5.
Work as part of a group
6.
Demonstrate independent thought, judgement and initiative
7.
Apply skills in the conventions of citation, referencing and the presentation of bibliographies
8.
Demonstrate competence in clear communication and presentation, in speech and writing and in other media
9.
Apply Information Technology skills, such as word-processing and structured searching of the internet
10.
Apply time management skills
11.
Identify and discuss a range of explanations offered for the bio psychosocial behaviour of individuals, human service organisations, communities and society
12.
Analyse the nature and implication of contemporary social policy on the provision of services for people with alcohol and substance addiction and their families and its impact on the wider community
13.
Analyse the links between crime and addition
14.
Analyse and apply to practice the framework of organisational practice standards
15.
Analyse and evaluate a range of approaches, strategies and interventions used to manage/treat addiction
16.
Explain the principles of research design and main methods of data collection used by social and health researchers
17.
Identify the key influences and the contribution of individuals, groups and organisations in preventing alcohol and substance misuse.
18.
Evaluate a variety of social, welfare, health & legal policy responses and practices in relation to alcohol and substance addiction

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The acquisition of knowledge & understanding is promoted through a variety of methods including lectures, seminars, presentations, case studies, group work, group tutorials, project work, work placement/s, observation and demonstration and independent self-directed study and research Lectures present relevant subject information in a structured manner in order to outline key themes, issues and debates and thus provide students with the underpinning knowledge from which to conduct further self-directed learning. Seminars, group work and group tutorials offer more potential for a purposely student led interactive forum for knowledge sharing and acquisition. Individual tutorials facilitate student learning by addressing specific knowledge and understanding needs on an individual basis and remains an integral aspect of the relationship between staff and student in respect of the Professional Practice modules and the Independent Research Project. Throughout the learner is encouraged to undertake independent reading and research using both printed and electronic material to complement, widen, deepen and consolidate their knowledge and understanding. Knowledge and understanding are assessed via both oral and written coursework (such as essays, projects, seminars, poster presentations, case studies, portfolios and examinations). Within the programme students demonstrate intellectual skills in a variety of ways including through interactional lectures, seminar presentations, coursework and examinations. Preparatory reading & research involves evaluation and interpretation of salient issues and/or empirical data. Constructive feedback on both coursework and examinations also enhances students' intellectual development by confirming areas of intellectual acumen and outlining scope for further development Intellectual skills are assessed via both oral and written coursework (such as essays, projects, seminars, poster presentations, portfolio and examinations). C1. Demonstrate a high level of probity. C2. Identify own strengths and limitations to develop professional competency. C3. Clarifying and agreeing the rights and responsibilities of work and self. Teaching, learning and assessment methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated Within the programme students demonstrate professional practical skills in a variety of ways including through work-based learning, interactional lectures, seminar presentations, coursework and preparatory reading, experiential activities and workshops. Constructive feedback on practice will be given orally and written format throughout the course enabling students to assess and evaluate own development. Professional practical skills are assessed via both practical, work based placement, supervision, written work, oral communication within group settings and one to one practical based workshops Students are taught and provided with opportunities to develop/practise transferable/key skills during tutorial. However such skills are also embedded throughout the entire programme via a range of strategies including the use of written and oral presentations, training in how to obtain information from a variety of paper based and electronic resources and via group work activities. Relevant numerical and statistical skills are taught in the programme and students use these in certain modules such as in the Independent Research Project. Transferable skills are assessed through coursework at all levels in all modules. In addition students will be required to complete exercises, for example on the use of IT or the presentation of bibliographies and references, as part of the tutorial programme.

Opportunities for work related learning

An important element of any foundation degree programme is learning which is achieved and demonstrated through an engagement with a workplace environment. Students are normally employed within a statutory, private or voluntary human services agency/organisation or service provider. Students will fulfil the learning outcomes through their own occupation in their workplace or it may involve a period of agreed and negotiated learning in a real work situation. Work-based learning is not restricted to work experience or placement learning. It also includes relevant and appropriate assessed learning which links academic study with work situations and issues.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The foundation degree will be studied as a full-time programme. The programme is structured around the University Academic Framework. If a student has to break off from study, for work or personal reasons, the credits he/she has gained up to that point are retained. When the student is able to … For more content click the Read More button below.

Entry Requirements

A levels

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH02-06) allied health