Code MAAALQ
Professional Practice Major
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About this Major
Provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in a minimum of 900 hours of meaningful learning in a work setting.
Students will work on a part-time basis during their second and third years of study, developing and applying professional capabilities and skills and knowledge related to their course learning outcomes and primary major or minor.
Code MAAALQ
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Important notes
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Students will undertake a minimum of 900 hours of learning in a work setting. The 900 hours will be structured as 225 hours of learning in a work setting across four 30 credit point units. During their WIL experience, students will undertake projects and tasks that are related to their primary major (or minor) and course learning outcomes.
Attendance requirements
Students are required to attend host organisations to complete their 900 hours of learning in a work setting. Host organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends. Students will work on a part-time basis to complete the 225 hours of learning in a work setting although hours will vary and may be organised on an individual basis. Students will also be required to undertake face-to-face or virtual sessions for each of the four units, such as an induction, mid-semester session and debrief.
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
Students must complete the relevant risk management documentation prescribed by the SBL WIL team, in accordance with the ECU WIL Policy. They must also provide any documentation required by their host partner, including police clearances and immunisations. Required documentation is likely to vary across host organisations.
Professional practice rules
Students are expected to behave in a professional manner in the work setting and adhere to the host organisation and/or industry's Code of Conduct. They are also required to meet the requirements of participating students in the SBL WIL Guidelines for students. Host organisations are expected to the meet the requirements outlined in the SBL WIL Guidelines for Collaborators.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in professional contexts.
- Solve complex problems with critical thinking in professional contexts.
- Communicate effectively in professional contexts.
- Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
- Generate innovative and creative ideas in professional contexts.
- Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.
- Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.