Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | 213300004100 | VOCATIONAL PRACTICES COURSE | Elective | 2 | 4 | 30 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Short Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
It enables students to learn how to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice and often allows them to experience real-world scenarios they may encounter in their professions. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Öğrt. Gör. Turgay ŞAŞMAZ |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Developing Vocational Skills: The ability to enhance students' fundamental skills that they will utilize in their professions. | 2 | Workplace Applications and Experiences: The ability to gain experience in their professions through real workplaces or internship programs. | 3 | Professional Communication Skills: The ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing within the professional context. | 4 | Professional Ethics and Responsibilities: The ability to understand and apply ethical standards in their professions, comprehend professional responsibilities, and understand conflicts of interest. | 5 | Occupational Technical Knowledge and Application: The ability to learn and apply specific technical knowledge needed in their professions through laboratory work or field experiences. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
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Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
1- Developing Vocational Skills: This focuses on enhancing the fundamental skills that students will utilize in their professions, emphasizing how these skills are related to theoretical knowledge and how they can be applied in practice.
2- Workplace Practices: Practical exercises that enable students to gain experience in their professions through real workplace environments or internship programs. This provides students with the opportunity to learn and understand workplace expectations, rules, and procedures.
3- Professional Communication: Concentrates on enhancing effective communication skills within the profession, both written and verbal, to facilitate effectiveness in communication with clients, colleagues, and employers.
4- Vocational Ethics and Responsibilities: Provides students with the opportunity to understand and apply ethical standards within their professions. This may include understanding professional responsibilities, conflicts of interest, and other ethical considerations.
5- Technical Knowledge within the Profession: Involves teaching and applying specific technical knowledge that students will require in their professions. This often includes laboratory work or field experiences to gain practical skills and knowledge relevant to their field. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Workplace Introduction: History, Structure, Departments, Learning and Implementing Workplace Safety Rules. | Workplace Introduction: History, Structure, Departments, Learning and Implementing Workplace Safety Rules. | | 2 | | Learning Basic Procedures and Policies in the Workplace. | | 3 | | Introduction to Basic Tools and Equipment Used in the Workplace. | | 4 | | Learning Basic Workplace Duties and Practical Applications. | | 5 | | Learning Effective Communication Strategies in the Workplace. | | 6 | | Practical Exercises for Developing Teamwork and Collaboration Skills. | | 7 | | Introducing and Learning Ethical Behavior Standards in the Workplace. | | 8 | | Understanding Professional Responsibilities and Discussing Case Studies. | | 9 | | Learning Specific Processes and Technical Knowledge in the Workplace. | | 10 | | Conducting Laboratory or Field Experiences. | | 11 | | Identifying Workplace Challenges and Developing Solution Proposals. | | 12 | | Implementing Decision-Making Processes and Problem-Solving Strategies. | | 13 | | Evaluating Workplace Performance and Receiving Feedback. | | 14 | | Reviewing Experiences and Setting Future Career Goals. | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
None |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Practice | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Oral Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Practice | 14 | 45 | 630 |
Report Preparation | 14 | 15 | 210 |
Report Presentation | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Oral Examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | | 3 | 3 | | | | | | LO2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | | 3 | 3 | | | | | | LO3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | | 3 | 3 | | | | | | LO4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | | 3 | 3 | | | | | | LO5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | | 3 | 3 | | | | | |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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