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Formal Recognition
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| It is possible for students to 'add value' to their degree by receiving recognition of skills gained through different routes. The information below provides an indication of the range of opportunities currently available. |
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Business Education Initiative (BEI) |
The BEI offers a pre-final-year student the opportunity to study for a year in the USA. A student is awarded the 'University's Certificate in American Business Practice' on successful completion of the BEI year. Successful completion is defined as: |
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| The scheme attracts students from a wide range of schools within QUB, including Aeronautical Engineering, Biology & Biochemistry, Computer Science, English, Law, Management & Economics, Mathematics & Physics, Politics, and Psychology. Within QUB, the International Office manages the initiative. General enquiries should be directed to Lorna Martin - Tel. 028 90274681 or 90335088 or bei@qub.ac.uk. The Department for Employment & Learning (DEL) is responsible for the BEI. Further information may be obtained from: |
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Certificate in Career Management & Employability Skills ('Skills to Succeed') |
This course is intended to provide students with insight into the graduate labour market and to develop and enhance their employability skills. Students develop an appreciation of how to manage the graduate recruitment process, learn how to be effective in the workplace and how to be active in future career development. Topics include interactive sessions on areas such as presentation skills, networking and negotiation, teamwork and assertiveness. Candidates are required to complete three pieces of coursework - a networking assignment, a reflective piece of writing and an assessed presentation. These assignments contribute to a portfolio of work to illustrate personal and skills development. The course, targeted primarily at final-year students, lasts 12 weeks and there is a cost of £30 to cover materials. A University Certificate is awarded to those who satisfactorily complete the course. The course attracts students from a wide range of schools within QUB, including Biology & Biochemistry, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, History, Law, Management & Economics, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, and Politics. Further details are available from: |
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City & Guilds Senior Awards |
QUB received delegated authority in 1994 to administer the City & Guilds Senior Awards Scheme. The scheme is based on the recognition of competence and achievement through a combination of education, training and employment, and it provides a progressive, vocational route to high level qualifications. The Senior Awards available through QUB are LICENTIATESHIP (LCGI), GRADUATESHIP (GCGI) and MEMBERSHIP (MCGI). These are parallel to undergraduate level, first degree and Master's degree level respectively. In applying for the award all candidates provide a portfolio of evidence to reflect the candidates' development and the knowledge, experience and skills gained. QUB appoints a supervisor to guide and support each candidate in the preparation of a portfolio of evidence. QUB then assesses the portfolio and suitability of the candidate, and makes recommendations to City & Guilds for the award. The licentiateship award attracts students following a wide range of pathways, including Agricultural Economics & Management, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Finance, Food Science & Technology, and Information Technology. Within QUB further general information is available from: |
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An example of the award in practice: |
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European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) |
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The ECDL is an internationally recognised qualification that enables individuals to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. QUB is an accredited centre for the ECDL. The ECDL syllabus may be downloaded from: http://www.ecdl.com/main/syllabus.php The ECDL is a process of assessing, rather than a course. Total preparation and testing time for the ECDL is 140 hours for a complete beginner; however, the majority of candidates complete in less time. For £100 a student receives an ECDL logbook and is entitled to take all seven tests, with one resit. QUB provides the testing and students prepare for the tests by accessing the NETg computer-based training materials accessible via the following link. A candidate may take the tests over a three-year period. |
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Further information may be obtained from: |
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An example of the award in practice: |
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