However, much of the methodology, approaches to learning, and ways of delivering key skills will be relevant and applicable across a wider range of degree programmes. The units on 'Organising Work Placements' and ' Involving Employers' are also particularly pertinent at a time when employability is becoming a major issue in higher education. The materials are made up of 14 units together with a 'Guidance Manual'. Development Four Case Studies of Course Development. The rest of the unit is broken down into sections ending with a summary, suggestions for further reading and appendices.
Units also contain exercises and activities.
The layout of the text is conventional with large emboldened headings and frequent use of tables. The sections are full of useful practical tips and examples based on the experience of the project and make ideal materials for inservice training sessions with both academic and vocational teaching staff. Designing a competence - based programme which incorporates Key Skills Using GNVQ Key Skills to achieve integration across a programme. Developing GNVQ Key Skills Level 4 in Communication Evaluating the process Summary. The unit also contains two exercises on mapping criteria onto the assessment criteria of an academic module, and identifying advantages and disadvantages of two ways mapping.