Upskilling Students 4 Life

Transferable skills are often assumed in university students; however, employers in many organisations complain that students have sufficient knowledge but struggle to adapt to the workplace. Government, universities and industries all expect that graduates are work-ready but research suggests this is not the case. Academics now have to embed these skills into subjects to develop students’ skills beyond academic knowledge. Therefore, this course will focus on six desirable transferable skills. These include communication, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, adaptability and resilience, and leadership. LEARNING EFFORT Volume of learning: 2-4 hours MODE OF DELIVERY Online LEARNING OUTCOMES • Define the characteristics and importance of transferable skills • Identify appropriate resources to embed in your curriculum to foster life-long learning To successfully finish the course, the participant will complete the following elements • Participant is able to work through a structured process to develop a concept • Articulate how the solutions drive impact • Apply creative thinking skills • Work in groups and teams in a collaborative manner • Present an effective and persuasive pitch