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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS FOR DATABASE COMPUTING
STEM Annual Conference 2012
Jing Lu and Al Monger
Technology SchoolSouthampton Solent University
Outline1. Introduction
2. Enhancing Graduate Employability2.1 Work-Based Learning
2.2 Industry-Focused Learning
3.SFIA and Database Computing3.1 Computing and Databases at Solent
3.2 Skills Framework for the Information Age
3.3 Database Computing Skills Map
4. Conclusion
Introduction Solent’s Strategic Development Programme
•E Plus project•b.i.b. International College, Germany•practice-oriented and transnational approach
Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA)
•describing and promoting high-level IT skills•BCS, IET, IMIS, itSMF and e-skills UK•establish the categories and range of skills•integrate these skills within taught units
Outline
1. Introduction
2. Enhancing Graduate Employability2.1 Work-Based Learning
2.2 Industry-Focused Learning
3.SFIA and Database Computing3.1 Computing and Databases at Solent
3.2 Skills Framework for the Information Age
3.3 Database Computing Skills Map
4. Conclusion
2.1 Work-Based Learning SSU: traditional 48-week placements
•need for a range of more flexible placements•40-credit final year Honours project unit•20-credit Work-Based Learning unit•opportunity for student to work 50% of the final
year on an industry-based project
Collaborating on Leonardo Mobility and Erasmus supported projects to provide transnational work experience opportunities in UK and Germany
2.2 Industry-Focused LearningProfessional Certification
•Oracle SQL Certified Expert certificate•VLE-based Oracle Certification site (myCourse)•2-year plan in the context of membership of
Workforce Development Programme
Using the University as a Business Context•Advanced and Distributed Databases unit•Central IT services providing live data from the
University’s SIERRA data warehouse
SSU-b.i.b. Employability Development Project• e-book: used for ease of reference to the
initiatives, models and practices developed to enhance student employability
VLE: innovative practice through myCourse• Oracle Certification site• Using “Analysis of Data from the University
SIERRA Data Warehouse” as an advanced research topic for Year 3 Database teaching
What’s On myCourse?
Outline
1. Introduction
2. Enhancing Graduate Employability2.1 Work-Based Learning
2.2 Industry-Focused Learning
3. SFIA and Database Computing3.1 Computing and Databases at Solent
3.2 Skills Framework for the Information Age
3.3 Database Computing Skills Map
4. Conclusion
3.1 Computing and Databases at SolentField groups within the Technology School
• Computing, Enterprise Systems and Entertainment Technology …
Undergraduate degrees • BIS, BIT, Computing, ICT, Software Engineering,
Web Design and several networking courses
School units organised according to different subject areas across the 3 UG levels
Year 3Advanced and Distributed Databases
Year 3Advanced and Distributed Databases
Year 2Database Application Development
Year 2Database Application Development
Year 1Introduction to Databases
Year 1Introduction to Databases
Unit Progression in Databases
Computing at Solent
Media Formats
Content Creation Techniques
Multimedia
Animation and 3D
Web Design
Digital Cretivity
Web Site Design
Web Design for Industry
Business Analysis
Business Problem Solving
Business & Financial AnalysisDecision Support Systems
Audio Production
Audio Studio Production
Sound Design
Audio Post-production
Video Production
Script to Screen
Post-production Techniques
OO Application Dev
OO Programming
Software Systems Dev
Software Development
Network Implementation
Introduction to NetworkingNetwork Implementation
Network Management
Network Applications
Network ApplicationsNetwork Operating Systems
Computer Law and IPR
Systems Analysis and Design
Information Systems Design
Strategic Information Systems
Systems
Software Engineering
Fundamentals of ComputingEngineering Software Systems
Process Analysis and Req Eng/Applications of AI
Design and Usability
Exploring Design
Interactive Design
Human Computer Interaction
Mobile Computing
Mobile Communications
Mobile Software Applications
HCI and Usability
Human-Digital Interaction Design
Human Computer Interaction
Intro to Programming
Business
Business BasicsBusiness Operations
Computer Law and IPR
Web Development
Internet Technology
Developing for the Internet
Emerging Web Technologies
Databases
Introduction to DatabasesDatabase Application Dev
Advanced and Distributed DBsBusiness/Management
Organisation & MgtMarketing Management
Entrepreneurship
Networking Foundation
Network Implementation
Network Management
Networking
Subject areas and units in Computing
Advanced and Distributed Databases Unit
Advanced & Distributed Databases (ADD) Themes
ADD Skills
1. Exploiting DBMS Data Models and Server Functionality
Database Design, Data Exchange & Management
2. Modelling and Analysing Multi-Dimensional Data
Data Analysis & Modelling, Decision Support
3. Mining Databases for Decision Support
Business Modelling, Information Management
4. Distributing and Replicating DataDistributed Database Design and Implementation
5. Accessing and Manipulating Data Programmatically
Programming, Web-based Development
3.2 Skills Framework for the Information Age
First published in 2000 as the National Information Systems Skills Framework
Current release is SFIA version 5, late 2011
SFIA 5 defines 96 professional IT skills
Gives employers a framework which they can use to measure the skills they have and need
Tells education and training providers what the job market wants!
BCS SFIAplus Model
• Follow• Assist• Apply• Enable• Ensure, Advise• Initiate, Influence• Set Strategy, Inspire, Mobilise
• Background• Work Activities• Training Activities• Knowledge and Skills• Professional Development Activities• Qualifications
Levels of Responsibility
Categories
of Work
Reso
urces/
Co
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on
ents
BCSIETIMISitSMFe-skills UK
Strategy & Architecture
Solution Dev & Implementation
Business Change
Research
Innovation
Business Risk Management
Network Planning
Programming/Software Dev
Database/Repository Design
Business Process Testing
Organisation Design & Implementation
Enterprise & Business Architecture Dev
Sustainability StrategySolution Architecture
Emerging Tech Monitoring
Continuity Management
Software Dev Proc Improvement
Methods & Tools
SFIA – Database Computing
Information Strategy
Advice & Guidance
Business Strategy & Planning
Business Process Improvement
Technical Strategy & Planning
Systems Development
Human Factors
Installation & Integration
Systems Dev Mgt
Data Analysis
Systems Design
Network Design
Safety Engineering
Animation Development
Systems Integration
Porting/Software Integration
Systems Installation/Decommissioning
Business Change Management
Relationship Mgt
Business Analysis
Change Implementation Planning&Mgt
Benefits Management
Sustainability Mgt for IT
IT Governance
Information Management
Info Systems Coordination
Information Security
Information Assurance
Information Analysis
Info Content Publishing
Sustainability Eng
Testing
Info Content Authoring
Business Modelling
Sustainability Assessment
Business Change Implementation
Stakeholder Relationship Mgt
Procurement & Mgt Support
Quality Mgt
Quality Assurance
Quality Management
Technology Audit
Conformance Review
Safety Assessment
Quality StandardsClient
Interface
Client Support
Sales & Marketing
Marketing
Selling
Service Management
Strategy
Design
Transition
Operation
Sys Software
Security Admin
Radio Frequency Eng
Application Support
IT Operations
Network SupportDatabase Administration
Storage Management
Problem Management
Service Desk & Incident Mgt
Data ManagementRequirements Definition & Mgt
Skills Management
IT Estate management
Supply Mgt
SFIA – Employability skills for Database Computing
3.3 Database Computing Skills Map
Database/Repository DesignProgramming/Software DevSystems DesignData AnalysisTestingSystems Integration
Requirements Definition & MgtBusiness AnalysisBusiness ModellingStakeholder Relationship Mgt
Marketing
Application SupportDatabase AdministrationStorage Management
Quality Assurance
Information ManagementInformation AssuranceSolution ArchitectureData ManagementMethods & ToolsBusiness Process Improvement
Solution Dev & Implementation
Strategy & Architecture
Business Change
Procurement & Mgt Support
ClientInterface
Service Management
Conclusion Categories and range of IT skills to be developed
are clearly established, based on SFIA Employability skills are linked to specific unit or
subject area in form of a skills map Skills maps can be consolidated to represent the
big picture for a particular course Every picture paints a thousand words, improving
accessibility of information and raising awareness Potential for cross-referencing with other skills
across whole process of student learning
What’s Next?Modelling the wider range of employability skills
derived from final-year projects in Computing• through professional IT skills and the more generic
(SFIA) skills• those skills which can be achieved through (e.g.)
research-based investigation“Development of Transnational Work-Based
Learning in the Curriculum – An Approach Informed by the Student Experience”