Professional Development Plan

This module allows individuals to identify their competencies and to develop the professional and personal qualities required for success throughout their professional life. Though a series of workshops and lectures learners identify areas of strength and areas for improvement, and develop a personalised development plan demonstrating their capacities for prospective employment or self-employment. The module includes two certified, externally delivered, relevant courses which may differ each year e.g.(i) STCW Personal Survival Techniques; (ii) ISA Powerboat Level 2; (iii) JNCC/SMART MMO course; (iv) EUROWA BASIC Responder Training (BRT) for Oiled Wildlife Response.

1. Identify and articulate their differentiated learning experience

2. Creation of a personal and professional development plan

3. Evince an ability to appraise recruitment processes and match their profile to the selection criteria.

4. Develop a communication plan demonstrating knowledge and awareness of different stakeholders

5. External courses will also have specific  learning outcomes e.g.

   STCW Personal Survival Techniques: Certified to go to sea with the essential basic knowledge and experience needed to maximise chances of survival in the case of an emergency.

   ISA Powerboat Level 2: Certified to helm a powerboat safely without supervision, in good conditions and familiar waters, and to have a basic knowledge of boat preparation and handling.

   MMO: accredited Marine Mammal Observer to carry out visual observations for marine animals in compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, permits or  Notice to Lessees and  Operators  (NTL)  as stipulated by the country or specific region of operation.

   BRT: to contribute towards national preparedness and response capability when it comes to pollution incidents involving marine wildlife such as birds, seals and cetaceans.