A critical,analytical and creative thinker
- relate and compare data from different sources, identify issues and obtain relevant information
- reason and apply decision making processes and consider how to find solutions to problems
- identifying appropriate data sources
- review a range of different points of view and select the most appropriate conclusion
- distinguish between different types of information to inform conclusions
- capture key information from written or verbal sources
- identify significant opportunities and be pro-active in putting forward ideas for problem solving.
A Flexible Team worker
- build and develop working relationships with academic staff, peers and colleagues
- work effectively with others to complete tasks and achieve results
- empower others to work together as part of a team or group
- recognise and understand when compromise and accommodating others is necessary
- interact well with others and work co-operatively as a team member
- understand how to gain the attention of others in a team or group when required
- understand how to contribute effectively and co operatively with others even if they do not share the same ideas and ways of working
- express self effectively in a group and in one to one situations
- have an understanding of team roles
A Problem Solver
- use an appropriate approach to questioning in order to gain information from which to draw conclusions
- use an objective approach to relate to others in order to achieve goals
- make good use of verbal reasoning skills, able to handle complex data and make selective use of information
- explore more than one solution in order to solve a problem
- consider the ideas of others to help solve problems
- manage the process of problem solving over a period of time
- demonstrate resilience and lateral thinking abilities when applied to problem solving
An acommplished Communicator
- understand the differences in presenting types of documents, e.g. reports, essays, dissertations, summaries
- check written work for errors before submission
- use a range of ICT packages to support work
- express and convey ideas appropriately and accurately in writing
- successfully give a presentation or demonstration
- demonstrate that information being received is understood by using a range of verbal and non-verbal signals
- understand when people have taken account of your views and you of theirs
Professional and adaptable
- recognise and develop skills and competencies required for learning and future employment
- develop opportunities for learning activities through current and future roles
- recognise the importance and value of activities outside the curriculum, e.g. work experience, sports, clubs
- identify when extra support and help may be useful
- understand the importance of actively reviewing and maintaining your own development plan in order to set appropriate learning targets
- maintain positive attitudes to work and understand when a task has not been completed well and identify changes for the future
- understand how to gain feedback on work or performance
Time manager and efficient planner
- aspire to and maintain a results-driven approach where appropriate
- plan day in order to manage time more effectively
- apply suitable approaches and put in extra effort if required in order to meet tight deadlines
- prioritise own and others’ work
- identify resources required to complete a set task
- harness motivation and hard work to assist in the completion of work objectives
An independent learner and researcher
- work without supervision and use own initiative
- maintain effectiveness in changing environments
- make appropriate adjustments when undertaking tasks
- keep track of work schedules and deadlines by applying multi-tasking abilities
- able to devise own approaches to projects
- able to set own questions and work alongside colleagues in different environments.
Motivated self aware and reflective
- establish a course of action for self and evaluate own performance
- recognise personal successes
- set own goals and review these systematically
- review any gaps in understanding and knowledge
Knowledgeable in the subject area
- generate and recognise best practice and apply imaginative ideas to different situations
- work out a preferred course of action
- think laterally and encourage others to do so and consider how they approach an unconventional task
- present complex and unusual ideas to friends and colleagues
Competency in application of knowledge and skills
- able to apply their knowledge in everyday situations
- develop key communication skills to help apply knowledge
- work towards developing ‘fitness to practice’ and professional competencies
- able to apply theory to practice where appropriate