Pilot project June 2010 – September 2010
University recognition
The University of Surrey has an international reputation for providing undergraduate education that enables students to develop their capability for being an effective professional through the professional training year. The Learning through Work Certificateextends this form of education to work situations and vacation internships that are not part of the professional training year. The Certificate offers the promise to all undergraduate students that your commitment to making your own education more complete will be valued and recognized by the university.
Adding value to your experience
There are two ways in which participation in the scheme might add value to your educational experience.
1. If you are intending to undertake a professional training placement you can use the scheme to develop and demonstrate your employability skills and develop your CV so that you stand a better chance of gaining the placement of your choice.
2. If you do not intend to undertake a professional training placement, the scheme can be used to enable you to demonstrate your employability skills and develop your CV so that you stand a better chance of gaining employment when you complete your degree.
To Register for the Certificate
1 Read the Guide to the Learning through Work Certificate
2 Complete the Registration form and send to sceptre@surrey.ac.uk
Podcasts & Transcripts
1a Introducing the Learning through Work Certificate
2b Transcript Dealing with Situations
Useful Knowledge
1 How people learn through work
2 What does being professional mean?
3 Students views on learning to be professional
Example Reflective Accounts
1 Example account of Learning Through Work Certificate
Students talk about their work placement experience
