SAFE06043 2019 Communications

Demonstrate knowledge of interpersonal skills in listening, questioning, assertiveness and, verbal and non-verbal communication in a health and safety context.

Develop short technical oral presentations.

Represent technical and /or scientific information in a manner that facilitates ease of communication.

Paraphrase and summarise written technical information, reference sources and write a bibliography.

Assess own communications skills and keep a personal learning journal.

This module will be delivered part-time.

It will be delivered using blended learning techniques and this will include online lectures, workshop activity and augmented by independent learning and directed learning.

This approach is expected to address student-learning needs.

Moodle will be used as a repository of educational resources and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals).

This module is 100% Continuous Assessment. 

All marks are individual marks.

On-going assessments:  30% Moodle Quizzes (MCQ).  Learning Journal - may include reading, directed activities, group discussions &  individual reflections. (25%):

Workshop Assignment (15%): Students work in groups to develop solutions to prescribed workplace H&S issues through enquiry based learning.

Individual research report assignment (30%): Students will produce a structured report on a specified and current topic and will be submitted via Moodle towards the end of the semester.

Repeat Continuous Assessment.

Communications

Communications Process & Models.

Listening Skills.

Low level interpersonal conflict skills.

Managing meetings and facilitating discussions.

Interculture communication.

Presenting Technical Information

Oral Presentation skills. 

Explaining Skills.

Critical Thinking Skills.

Visual Communication and Data Representation.

Writing Skills (Short Report & Letter).

Referencing (Paraphrasing, Summarising, Quoting).