Task: HS4224 Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Embarking on Professional Development (Public Health)

HS4224 Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Embarking on Professional Development (Public Health)

Assessment Guidance

Module Code: HS4224

Module Title: Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Embarking on Professional Development (Public Health)

Component: A and C

Title: Portfolio

Word count/Timing: 14 production hours and 400 words

Weighting (%): 60% (10% + 50%)

Instructions for submission

Please read the submission instructions carefully.

Submission:

• Please make sure that you proofread your work before submission.
• Do not write your name or student number on your work.
• Your assessment should be submitted via Turnitin by 3 pm on the day of submission.

This assignment is intended to assess the following learning outcomes: The portfolio will assess all four of the learning objectives for this module:

1. Problem-Solving and Adaptability (CS, EE)

Demonstrate knowledge and an ability to apply and evaluate problem-solving strategies to case studies and real-world workplace simulations in experiential learning spaces, demonstrating resilience and initiative to changing professional environments.

2. Professional Communication and Networking (DP, CP)

Draft a tailored CV and cover letter for a specific job role and practice networking during in- class simulations and via mock interactions on online platforms.

3. Career Planning and Development (CP, SQ, EQ, EE)

Develop a career action plan informed by industry research & trends, personalised skills assessment and goal setting using career zone resources.

4. Workplace Ethics & Professionalism (CS, SQ, EQ, ECC)

Describe the principles underpinning ethics and professionalism in the workplace and exhibit professional behaviours relating to social justice and sustainability during decision-making.

DETAILS OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Assessment Task A: Completion of Career Development Pathway on Career Zone and Self- Assessment Grid with Academic Advisor

Formatting:

• Download the Assessment Task A Template from your Moodle page.
• Complete all sections of the template in full.
• Submit the finished template to Turnitin by the deadline.
• There is no required font type or size.

Description: This assessment is designed to support your reflection on personal and professional development through two activities:

1.  Career Development Pathway (CDP)

• A self-directed, digital careers course accessed via the Career Zone.
• Provides resources and activities to build your career awareness, planning, and readiness.
• You must complete the course in full and paste a screenshot of your completion screen into the first page of the Assessment Task A Template.

2. Self-Awareness Grid

• A reflective tool to help you consider your wellbeing, confidence, and how you are settling into university life.
• The grid is located on pages 2 and 3 of the Assessment Task A Template.
• You will complete the grid at two points in the semester:
• Early in the module (Week 2, 3, or 4).
• Towards the end of the module (Week 9, 10, or 11).

By comparing your “Start” and “End” responses, you will identify progress made, highlight strengths, and outline actions for further improvement.

Assessment Task C: Individual Experiential Learning Reflective Log (50%)

Word Count: 400 words

Formatting:

• Font: Ariel
• Font: size 12
• Workbook submitted should be 1.5 spaced
• Reference list should be single spaced
• If you are including appendices, these should be referred to in-text and attached after your reference list as part of a separate section.
• If you are including figures/diagrams these should be labelled and referenced (both in-text and included in the ref list)

Description: You will produce a reflective account of how engaging with a range of activities during your year of study has enabled you to demonstrate the expected level of MWPF skills at your level.

Your reflection should include:

• Specific learning activities that helped you acquire and demonstrate MWPF learning outcomes.
• What you learned from giving and receiving feedback from peers, teamwork, and how you applied this learning.
• What went well, and what challenges did you encounter?
• Your current level of skills, and how you would articulate these to a future public health employer.
• Lessons learned and steps you will take moving forward.

Marking Criteria