NSCI5527 – Applied Science Capstone project
Module code
NSCI5527
Module title
Applied Science Capstone project
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop and apply knowledge and skills to actively engage in an applied science workplace and reflect on experience.
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
20
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 200
Resources required
- Content
- - Safe use and maintenance of equipment
- Documentation requirements and effective use of LIS system
- Supervised work experience in an appropriate applied science setting
- Application of quality assurance skills to work routine
- Measurement, evaluation and reporting on performance and improvement against training goals
- Interpersonal communication skills and positive workplace relationships
- Exploration of values such as mana, kotahitanga, ngakau mahaki and rangatiratanga in the workplace
- Reflective skills
- Ethical, social, culturally responsive behaviour
- Tikanga in the workplace
- Professional expectations - Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Work within legislative requirements in an applied science work related environment.
LO2 Apply theory to practice in an applied science work related environment.
LO3 Establish and maintain effective workplace relationships in an applied science work related environment.
LO4 Reflect on professional practice in an applied science work related environment. - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course employs an achievement-based grading scheme. Learners will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment prior to the start of the course. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall score in order to pass this course.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
