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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit, students will work on pre-defined learning outcomes in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. This will enable students to develop a broad range of work-related skills that will enhance their graduate capabilities. Students will also be required to take significant responsibility for their own learning outcomes.
Host organisations will be secured through the Work Placement Coordinator, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student.
Enrolment into this unit is by application ONLY. Students are required to submit a current Resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview. As this unit focuses on the personal and professional development of the individual, no RPL will be considered for this unit.
Summer and Winter School: Students enrolled in summer or winter semester will be required to source their own work placement opportunity.
Students must pass 180 credit points
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The unit requires students to complete between 100 and 150 hours of work experience within a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. Some of this work may occur on campus, in a workplace, or wherever appropriate to fulfil the needs of the defined program of work. Students will be required to participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing a work placement, including documentation and risk management compliance. Students may also be required to attend additional on-campus sessions during semester for debriefing and feedback purposes. Students will need to maintain regular email contact and participate in face-to-face and/or telephone meetings with the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer if required. Students will be expected to effectively perform in the workplace to meet the needs of the organisation, as well as complete the units assessment requirements. Students are expected to work autonomously, show initiative and generate ideas relating to their assigned tasks in the workplace. Host supervisors and the unit coordinator will liaise on student progress towards achieving learning outcomes during the placement period.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Placement plan | 20% |
| Portfolio | Portfolio | 45% |
| Reflective Practice | Supervisor report with reflective commentary | 35% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Placement plan | 20% |
| Portfolio | Portfolio | 45% |
| Reflective Practice | Supervisor report with reflective commentary | 35% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit, students will work on pre-defined learning outcomes in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. This will enable students to develop a broad range of work-related skills that will enhance their graduate capabilities. Students will also be required to take significant responsibility for their own learning outcomes.
Host organisations will be secured through the Work Placement Coordinator, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student.
Enrolment into this unit is by application ONLY. Students are required to submit a current Resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview. As this unit focuses on the personal and professional development of the individual, no RPL will be considered for this unit.
Summer and Winter School: Students enrolled in summer or winter semester will be required to source their own work placement opportunity.
Students must pass 180 credit points
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The unit requires students to complete between 100 and 150 hours of work experience within a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. Some of this work may occur on campus, in a workplace, or wherever appropriate to fulfil the needs of the defined program of work. Students will be required to participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing a work placement, including documentation and risk management compliance. Students may also be required to attend additional on-campus sessions during semester for debriefing and feedback purposes. Students will need to maintain regular email contact and participate in face-to-face and/or telephone meetings with the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer if required. Students will be expected to effectively perform in the workplace to meet the needs of the organisation, as well as complete the units assessment requirements. Students are expected to work autonomously, show initiative and generate ideas relating to their assigned tasks in the workplace. Host supervisors and the unit coordinator will liaise on student progress towards achieving learning outcomes during the placement period.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Placement plan | 20% |
| Portfolio | Portfolio | 45% |
| Reflective Practice | Supervisor report with reflective commentary | 35% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Placement plan | 20% |
| Portfolio | Portfolio | 45% |
| Reflective Practice | Supervisor report with reflective commentary | 35% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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