Starting a Successful Career (1cr)

Code: YY00BN54-3162

General information

Timing: 01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026; Implementation is running.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 1 cr

Local portion: 1 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: 20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus: Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 20 - 30

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV2), Laurea Tikkurila

Teachers: Lloyd Bethell; Henna Jalasmäki

Teacher in charge: Lloyd Bethell

Groups: SWV223SN
Degree Programme in Social Services, daytime studies, S23, Tikkurila

Course: YY00BN54

Teachin methods

This course is a part of the From a Student to a Professional study unit which consists of 3 modules which includes:

YY00BN52 Study Skills and Professional Orientation
YY00BN53 Professional Development
YY00BN54 Starting a Successful Career

The study unit consists of online materials delivered through the Canvas platform. These contain information about the assignments and group sessions.

Materials

All materials are in Canvas

Further information

The learning outcomes are assessed by using level 1 of Laurea's common assessment criteria.

Objective

The student is able to
- continuously develop their competences
- look into further study opportunities
- describe their own competence and build a professional profile for the job market
- make good use of different employment opportunities
- understand the key labour legislation principles in their field and comply with them
- promote their well-being at work in order to cope with the workload

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed