CS806 - Work-Based Learning in Information Security
| TIMETABLE | TEACHING MATERIAL |
| Credits | 30 |
| Level | 5 |
| Semester | Term 1, Term 2, Term 3 |
| Availability | Not available as an elective. |
| Prerequisites | None. |
| Learning Activities Breakdown | Workplace competency self-assessment, Personal Development Plans, Personal portfolio of evidenced workplace learning activities, Reflection on workplace learning. |
| Items of Assessment | 4 |
| Assessment | 100% by coursework. Self-assessment of workplace competencies against standard competency framework, Personal development plan, Portfolio of evidenced workplace learning activities, Reflective report on workplace learning. |
| ILO Assessment Mapping | |
| Pedagogical Methods Used to Support Competency Development | |
| Resit | 100% by coursework. |
| Lecturer | Hashim Qureshi, Sotirios Terzis |
Aims and Objectives
This class enables learners to demonstrate the application of aspects of their degree course within an industrial context and to develop their professional skills by undertaking personal development planning and building an e-portfolio of work-related evidence to show that they meet various professional competencies.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the class, a learner should be able:
- To demonstrate reflective work practices
- To demonstrate (via an e-portfolio of evidence) that they satisfy defined professional competencies
- To identify areas and strategies for self-improvement within a professional context
- To demonstrate their understanding and application of information security concepts within their workplace
Syllabus
Learners will undertake the following:
- Self-assessment (they will be asked to rate their performance with respect to a defined set of competencies)
- Produce personal development plans
- Write a reflective blog where they reflect upon tasks carried out at work, work-related events or course that they have attended.
- Produce evidence that they meet a set of competencies defined by a recognised professional body.
Recommended Reading
This list is indicative only – the class lecturer may recommend alternative reading material. Please do not purchase any of the reading material listed below until you have confirmed with the class lecturer that it will be used for this class.
Cottrell, S., Skills for Success: Personal Development and Employability, Palgrave Macmillan, 4th edition, 2026 (ISBN 9781352011593).
CIISec Skills Framework v. 4.0, Chartered Institute of Information Security, 2026.
Last updated: 2026-09-08 17:23:58