Work experience program

This unit provides you with the opportunity to integrate theory with practice, and to gain first-hand experience working in an area of specialty in which they want to pursue after graduation. It is aimed at consolidating and extending on specific discipline skills associated with the course through experiential learning. The work experience program involves completion of a minimum of 40 working days placement integrating academic learning, employability skills and attributes and an improved knowledge of organisations, workplace culture and career pathways. The placement includes pre and in placement activities designed to introduce skills for developing, identifying and articulating employability skills and attributes and linking them to employer requirements. On completion of the unit, you will have gained professional experience, and reflected and applied your academic knowledge to work assignments/situations. You will also have enhanced employability skills including communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving, organisational and time-management, and professional development.

Work-integrated learning - This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in work-integrated learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.

Active learning - This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

Industry-based learning - This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.

Professional placement - This unit provides you with opportunities to engage in professional settings relevant to your practitioner field.

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.