Work Based Learning modules with Middlesex University

There are a number of essential requirements that have to be met to ensure that you meet the conditions for a University award. These include:

• One third of the total number of credit points must be obtained from studying modules selected from the set of Institute of Work Based Learning modules

• Every participant must follow a work based project. The project will be related to your own needs and interests and will be canine-related. The project will be assessed by two tutors, one from the University and one from CFBA.

There are additional modules that must be studied. These additional modules vary with the level of qualification and cover three areas:

• Recognition and Accreditation of Learning.

Modules in this area are designed so that the participants develop a portfolio covering their past and present learning and skills. The portfolio is assessed and participants can be awarded credit points that will count towards the final qualification. The number and level of credit points will depend on the participant's relevant skills and experience and it is probable that participants with limited experience of working with dogs will obtain very little credit.

• Programme Planning.

This module is completed after the recognition and accreditation of the learning modules. The objective is to map out your future study programme for both WBL and CFBA modules so that you have a coherent programme of work-based study. This will include identifying the areas for any projects that you will want to complete.

• Project planning and development.

Completing a project requires planning and management skills to ensure that it is completed successfully. These modules are designed to ensure that all participants have the necessary skills and techniques before they embark on the project module itself.

Read further information regarding a Career in Dog Behaviour & Training here

Total number of credit points	CFBA modules	Work Based learning modules
University Certificate
120	60* CFBA	60* WBL
The work-based learning modules that must be studied are: WBS1002 Recognition and Accreditation of Learning (20 credit points) WBS1825 Project Development and Management (20 credit points) WBS1522 Work Based Learning Project (20 credit points)
Diploma in Higher Education
240	160 CFBA	80 WBL
The work based studies modules that must be studied are WBS 2803 – Recognition and Accreditation of Learning (15* credit points). This is a portfolio building and review of previous learning and skill module. WBS 2812 – Work Based Learning Programme Planning (15 credit points). During this module you plan a coherent programme of studies including both WBS and CFBA modules. WBS 1825 Work Based Learning Project Development and Management (20 credit points) This module is the lead in to your actual project studies module. WBS 2830 (30 credit points) A Work Based Project which will be chosen during the WBS 2812 Planning module
A Degree or Honours Degree
360	240 CFBA	120 WBL
The appropriate Work Based modules will be discussed with your tutor during this programme and will be similar to those for the Diploma but including some at a higher level and a more advanced Work Based Project to provide the required 120 credit points in total
*information to be confirmed by Middlesex University

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