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VET-10015 - Module Specification
Harper and Keele Veterinary School
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

VET-10015 - Competency Development & Attainment - Phase 1
Coordinator: Michael Cathcart
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 0
Study Hours: 0
School Office: 01782 733928

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23


Aims
The module aims to provide a learner-centred, supportive space for students to start developing the professional competences defined within the RCVS Day One Competency Framework, and evidence their attainment of these competences (or components thereof).

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the core skills and competences relative to Animal Management, Health and Production, in alignment with the learning outcomes of the VET-10005 module.: 1
Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the demonstration of level 4 clinical skills, in alignment with the learning outcomes of the VET-10001 module.: 2
Demonstrate the core skills, attributes or competences relative to Animal Behaviour and Welfare, in alignment with the learning outcomes of the VET-10007 module.: 3
Evidence individual professional development, in alignment with the learning outcomes of the VET-10009 module.: 4

Study hours

This module is an assessment envelope

School Rules

Minimum thresholds of competency attainment within this module will be evaluated using the CF rules issued under the Harper and Keele Vet School assessment regulations, where students will be given a maximum of 5 attempts to evidence the minimum threshold requirement defined for each component of the module portfolios.
Direct observations of core competences or component skills will occur during the academic year. For students who are not able to initially evidence minimum thresholds, further remediation and repeat evaluation will take place in line with the summer assessment period, or where appropriate, carried forward to the next academic year. All competency portfolio requirements must be successfully completed before the student can move to part 3 of the programme.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Portfolio weighted 25%
Animal Management, Health and Production Portfolio
Student generated portfolio of assets which evidence required level of competency in animal management and husbandry, via Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPs) in animal handling, management techniques and biosecurity

2: Portfolio weighted 25%
Level 4 Foundation Clinical Skills Portfolio
Student generated portfolio of clinical skills attainment via Objective Structured Clinical Examination (core skills) and Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (non-core skills)

3: Portfolio weighted 25%
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Portfolio
Student generated portfolio of assets evidencing attributes and competences relative to animal behaviour and welfare

4: Portfolio weighted 25%
Professional Growth Space
Student generated portfolio of assets that evidence: Individual professional development Objective setting and action planning for extramural study (EMS) placements Reflective practice

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023