Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

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Co Requisite Comment

3038C Certificate in Planning Practice
In the instance of the CPP Placement being unable to continue, TCP4003 and TCP4004 will also be required to proceed with an alternative method of assessment so that the CPP can be completed

Aims

As a part of the CPP programme, the module aims to develop students' knowledge of an aspect of planning practice. The module is intrinsically linked to the RTPI’s Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) process which allows students to include the CPP as part of the post-initial qualification period of experience for professional membership.

The module’s specific aims are:

1. Explore an aspect of planning practice in depth
2. Develop professional practice expertise, through producing a high quality professional report for a specific client or client group
3. Develop investigative and analytical capability

Work placement is at the core of Stage 4 of Newcastle’s RTPI accredited planning programme, providing hands-on experience of the planning process.

In order for students to reflect on their experiences, and to develop their skills in writing professional reports, students are asked to produce a report examining one issue of planning practice in-depth.

Outline Of Syllabus

Completion of a professional report for a specific target audience, exploring one issue of planning practice.
Alternative Form of Assessment if the CPP placement is curtailed:
Completion of a 2000 word report that contextualizes a current topic of planning within the relevant policy framework. The report will discuss the topic chosen, in terms of the policy, practice or procedural issues that it raises. Where possible research should allow the student to examine similar issues elsewhere (through online research) and to include the views of colleagues or other professionals in reaching their conclusions and recommendations that will address the issue/s.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

Understanding of an aspect of planning practice
Awareness of the institutional complexities associated with implementation of planning policies and ideas.

Intended Skill Outcomes

On completion of the module the student will:

Be able to write a professional report to a specific target audience;
Be able to reflect on and understand the issues faced by planning professionals, and be able to seek practical solutions to these issues.

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Students have a tutor whom they can use for advise throughout semester one and two. This is supported by a mentor in their employing organisation.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The formative submission of the proposal form allows the Module Leader to allocate a tutor who then gives feedback on the suitability of the proposed topic.

The Practice Issues Report is a substantial exploration in depth of an aspect of planning practice and/or an issue with which planners are confronted.

The aims of doing the report are to:
-       explore an aspect of planning practice in depth
-       develop professional practice expertise, through producing a high quality professional report for a specific client or client group
-       develop investigative and analytical capability

The objective is to improve the students’ abilities to write professional reports, develop an area for research and solving the research problem.

General Notes

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