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Specialist Certificate in Research Practice for Scientists (SC-RESPRSC) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
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About this course
Principal Coordinator
Andy Martin
Intended learning outcomes
- Enhance capacity to apply theory to practice in a relevant context;
- Develop skills in conducting effective and timely research, analysis and reporting in an organisational context;
- Gain significant insight into the complexities of professional decision making and management;
- Demonstrate the ability to apply relevant research methodologies rigorously and appropriately;
- Acquire knowledge of the conditions, cultures and practices of a workplace;
- Gain practical vocational experience in an industry setting;
- Understand the value of industry and professional networks and their importance to self-reliance, lifelong learning and career progression;
- Demonstrate and critically reflect upon key professional attributes sought by employers (such as communication and interpersonal skills, project management skills, team work and initiative).
Generic skills
On completion of Science and Technology Internship, students should be able to demonstrate:
- Flexibility, adaptability, time management and organisational skills as a result of their participation in the workplace;
- Ability to communicate effectively in a professional workplace and to work with and interact with a wide range of people inside and outside their host organisations, including working in teams;
- Understanding of organisational culture and ethics, safe work practices, and the diversity of workplaces;
- Analytical, problem-solving, research, and report-writing skills;
- Ability to manage and plan work;
- Capacity for initiative and enterprise;
- Capacity for lifelong learning, self-reliance and professional development
Last updated: 12 January 2022