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Plymouth University
Academic Partnerships
Cornwall College
Newquay
Programme Quality
Handbook for
FdSc Surf Science and Technology
2014 – 15
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Contents
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Welcome and Introduction to Surf Science and Technology .................................................................... 3
2.
Programme Specification ........................................................................................................................... 4
3.
Module Records ....................................................................................................................................... 13
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1. Welcome and Introduction to Surf Science and Technology.
Welcome to the Foundation Degree in Surf Science and Technology. The College is delighted that you have
chosen to study with us. Achieving a place on this course is invariably the result of hard work and
determination. You will now be mixing with fellow students from a wide range of backgrounds – some
straight from school, some from college access programmes and others who have been working for some
time and have decided to pursue a career change. If it all feels a bit strange at first, don’t worry because
everyone else will be feeling the same. Take my word for it; those around you who seem to be in complete
control are no more than convincing bluffers! We are sure you are going to have a great time here and will
get a great deal from the programme.
The first year of any degree is the start of a process of change and by the time you enter your second year
you will be thinking quite differently from how you do now; more analytically, more logically, with a clearer
understanding of basic principles. There may be times when you feel over-stretched, frustrated, perhaps
even under-challenged, but these will be outweighed by the exhilaration of producing and understanding
work with intellectual rigour and a sense of achievement when you successfully complete your first year.
You will have some great times in the next two years, but it would be unrealistic to think there won’t be
any bad times and the key is to maintain a balance in your social life and your College commitments. Have
a good social life – go surfing, sailing, etc, but make sure you:
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attend classes;
keep up with your reading and research;
complete coursework properly and hand in on time;
revise thoroughly for exams.
If you follow these simple rules, you’ll have your Foundation Degree in two years and some significant
memories which will stay with you forever.
This programme has been designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge base required to work in
your chosen specialism or other graduate opportunities. It is also a platform from which you can undertake
additional vocational and academic qualifications.
This Programme Quality handbook contains important information including:
 The approved programme specification
 Module records
Note: the information in this handbook should be read in conjunction with the current edition of the
College / University Student handbook available at (college to add link) which contains student support
based information on issues such as finance and studying at HE along with the University’s Student
Handbook - https://www1.plymouth.ac.uk/studenthandbook and your Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Handbook available on your programme virtual learning environment.
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2. Programme Specification
On the following pages you will find the specification for your programme; this provides a detailed
overview of the programme as a whole. It explains what you will learn and how you will be assessed
throughout the two stages of your Foundation Degree. The Programme Learning Outcomes Map specifies
the knowledge and skills you will develop at each stage of your Foundation Degree.
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Awarding Institution:
Teaching Institution:
Accrediting Body:
Final Award:
Intermediate Awards:
Programme Title:
UCAS Code:
Benchmark (FDQB):
Date Produced:
University of Plymouth
Cornwall College
University of Plymouth
FdSc or FdSc with Distinction
Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)
Surf Science and Technology
CF68 FD/SST Foundation Degree Qualification
Fd Benchmark Environmental Science (ES3)
May 2006
Date of Approval:
August 2002
Admissions Criteria:
Qualification(s) Required for Entry to
the FdA / FdSc
At Level 2
Key Skills requirement/Higher Level
Diploma
and/or
GCSEs required at Grade C and above
Comments
Normally Maths and English, Science – desirable
Plus at least one of the following Level 3 qualifications:
A Levels required:
Advanced Level Diploma
BTEC National Certificate/Diploma
HNC/D
VDA: AGNVQ, AVCE, AVS
120 UCAS points
A Levels – normally a minimum of grade D in a science subject
Science or Sport
An appropriate National Diploma with an overall pass
Science, Sport or Leisure
(Minimum of a pass in Advanced GNVQ in science or sport at
level 3
Science, Surf Academy, Sport
Access to HE or Year 0 provision
International Baccalaureate
Irish/Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers Normally a minimum of one grade C in a science subject
Work Experience
Course relevant work experience assessed on application
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Other non-standard awards or
experiences
APEL/APCL possibilities Add Academic
Regs link)
Interview/portfolio requirements
Independent Safeguarding Agency (ISA)
/ Criminal Record Bureau (CRB)
clearance required
Assessed on application
Individuals may be considered for APCL or APEL in accordance
with the academic regulations
Mature students would have to demonstrate at interview the
necessary motivation, potential, experience and/or
knowledge.
Disabilities – the course welcomes applications from students
with disabilities and is committed to its inclusive policy. In
order to be more learner centred, the College requests that all
applications be considered individually and in consultation
with the Course Manager
All students will require this check if they may be working with
young people. Students will need to pay for this themselves.
Brief Description of the Programme
Your programme is designed to give you a breadth of science, technology, history and social sciences,
underpinning the sport of surfing and the related industries that have grown up around it. You will study
the human sciences related to the sport and the environmental sciences related to where it takes place
and the effect of surfing on the environment. From a social science perspective you will study the sociology
and psychology, the history and geography and from a technological angle you will study the principles of
design, evolution and future of the materials involved in the sport. In addition you will investigate business,
event management and law and media as it relates to the sport and its related industries.
Throughout the duration of the course you will have many opportunities to engage with the surf industry
in many of its different forms and to work with professionals to run competitions, build and design
hardware, coach and investigate in depth the impact of surfing on the environment.
You will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement in a surf related industry of your choice and
also to undertake a research project in your own particular field of interest.
Aims of the Programme:
The programme is intended to:
1)
provide the student with the knowledge and skills to enable them to follow a career in
the surf industry;
2)
provide the students with the academic knowledge and ability needed for progression
onto the third year of a BSc;
3)
develop the skills required for effective teamwork;
4)
develop the skills required for effective autonomous work;
5)
develop critical and analytical skills;
6)
develop such transferable skills as to prepare the student for the world of work
7)
seek to develop interpersonal skills.
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Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (LO):
By the end of this programme the student will be able to:
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apply a thorough knowledge of key principles and concepts of surf science and technology;
use a range of techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information and to propose
solutions to problems arising from that analysis in their chosen specialism with the surfing
industry;
evaluate sources of relevant information, predict and effectively communicate in a wide range of
forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
conduct practical work related to the industry with due regard for safety and the assessment of
risk;
undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competencies in line with the
concept of lifelong learning to enable them to assume responsibility within organisations.
Progression Route(s)
Providing that you achieve an overall mark of 50% in the Foundation Degree you may use the credits that
you have gained to apply for entry to other degree courses, such as the BSc Hons Environmental Resource
Management and BSc Hons Sports Performance and Coaching programmes at Cornwall College and
proposed BSc Marine Sports Science top up at Newquay.
Distinctive Features of the Foundation Degree
Exceptional resources – opportunity to work with board shaping professionals.
Interesting and unique content mix.
Opportunity to take ISA/ASA Judging Course.
Opportunity to run an event.
Fieldwork and fieldtrip are a major component of course. Located on a surfing beach and in the heart of
much of UK surf industry.
Close links with local industry.
Opportunity to develop coaching skills and achieve relevant vocational qualifications
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The chance to have lectures by specialists in a variety of subject areas.
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Board build with local board shaping company
Experienced, enthusiastic and friendly staff.
Small group teaching.
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Learning Outcomes Maps for FdSc Surf Science and Technology at HE Levels 4 and 5
Learning Outcomes Map
1
Level 4
Graduate Attributes and Skills
Core Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
Programme Aim
Knowledge/ Understanding
1
Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the underlying
concepts and principles associated with their area(s) of study, and an
ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of that (those)
area(s) of study. In particular: Surf practice event management and
business.
Cognitive / Intellectual Skills (generic)
2 and 5
Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate, and
interpret qualitative and quantitative data, to develop lines of argument
and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and
concepts of their subject(s) of study. They will also be able to demonstrate
the ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to
solving problems related to their area(s) of study and/or work. In
particular to: Fieldwork, Media and marketing, Surf Practice, Physical
Influences
Key / Transferable Skills (generic)
3 and 6
Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate accurately
and reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments. Students will
also be able to demonstrate an ability to take different approaches to
solving problems. In particular to: Places and Events, Surf Practice and
PDP.
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Programme Learning
Outcome
Related Core Modules
1 and 3
CORN122, CORN 139
2 and 3
CORN139, CORN124,
CORN125, CORN122
2 and 3
CORN139, CORC1013,
CORN122
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Employment-related skills
Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to undertake further
training and develop new skills within a structured and managed
environment and the qualities and transferable skills necessary for
employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility. In particular
to: Surf Practice, Fieldwork and Market Research, PESD
Practical Skills (subject specific). Ability to use appropriate field
equipment with due regard for safety and the assessment of risk. In
particular in relation to Surf Practice, Marine Conservation, Fieldwork and
Production Methods.
6
3 and 4
4 and 5
CORN140, CORN122,
CORC1013
CORN244
5
CORN122, CORN238
CORN146
CORN140
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Level 5
Foundation Degree Intended Learning Outcomes Map
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Graduate Attributes and Skills
Core Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
Programme Aim
Programme Learning
Outcome
Related Core Modules
Knowledge/ Understanding
knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles of
their area(s) of study, and the way in which those principles have
developed; knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in their subject(s)
and ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different
approaches to solving problems in the field of study. They will also be
able to demonstrate an understanding of the limits of their knowledge,
and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that
knowledge. In particular: Individual Research Project
1
1 and 3
NQS219, CORN226
Cognitive / Intellectual Skills (generic)
Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to apply underlying
concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first
studied. In particular: Individual Research Project,
2 and 5
2 and 3
NQS219
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Key / Transferable Skills (generic)
Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to evaluate critically the
appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in the field of
study; use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake
critical analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems
arising from that analysis and effectively communicate information,
arguments, and analysis, in a variety of forms, to specialist and nonspecialist audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline
effectively. In particular: Health and Fitness, Individual Projects, Business
3 and 6
2 and 3
CORN226, NQS219
CORN244, CORN242
Employment-related skills
Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to apply subject principles
in an employment context possibly different from that in which they were
first studied; undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire
new competencies that will enable them to assume significant
responsibilities within organisations and demonstrate the qualities and
transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of
personal responsibility and decision making. In particular: PESD
6
4 and 5
All modules, CORC1013
Practical Skills (subject specific)
3 and 4
5
CORN226, CORN242,
CORN251, NQS219
In particular with regard to Health, Fitness and Nutrition, Research Project,
CAD,
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Programme Structure Diagrams
College: Cornwall College
Year: 2014/2015
PU Course Code: 2502
Programme: FdSc Surf Science and Technology
Mode of Attendance: Full Time
Total Credits: 240
Stage 1
Module Code
Module Title
CORC1013C
Personal and Employability Skills
Development
Culture of Surf and Sport
Physical and Geographical Influences on
Surfing
Surf Practice
Media and Events
Scientific Techniques
Production Methods and Materials
CORN123
CORN124
CORN138
CORN139
CORN158
CORN146
No. of
Credits
20
Core /
Optional
Core
20
20
Core
Core
10
10
20
20
Core
Core
Core
Core
Stage 2
Module Code
CORN223
CORN242
CORN243
CORN269
NQS219
CORN251
Module Title
No. of
Credits
Ecology and Management of the Coastal 20
Environment
Sociological and Psychological
20
Perspectives of Surfing
Scientific Aspects of Health, Fitness and 20
Nutrition in Sport
Surf Businesses
20
Individual Research Project
20
Application of CAD in the surf industry
20
Core /
Optional
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
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College: Cornwall College
Year: 2014/2015
PU Course Code: 2502
Programme: FdSc Surf Science and Technology
Mode of Attendance: Part Time Indicative
Total Credits: 240
Year 1
Module Code
Module Title
CORC1013C
CORN138
CORN158
Personal and Employability Skills
Development
Media and Events
Physical and Geographical Influences on
Surfing
Surf Practice
Scientific Techniques
Module Code
Module Title
CORN139
CORN124
No. of
Credits
20
Core /
Optional
Core
10
20
Core
Core
10
20
Core
Core
Year 2
CORN123
CORN146
CORN223
CORN243
No. of
Credits
Culture of Surf and Sport
20
Production Methods and Materials
20
Ecology and Management of the Coastal 20
Environment
Scientific Aspects of Health, Fitness and 20
Nutrition in Sport
Core /
Optional
Core
Core
Core
Core
Year 3
Module Code
Module Title
NQS219
CORN251
CORN269
CORN242
Individual Research Project
Application of CAD in the surf industry
Surf Businesses
Sociological and Psychological
Perspectives of Surfing
No. of
Credits
20
20
20
20
Core /
Optional
Core
Core
Core
Core
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3. Module Records
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