Unit Set Information

Professional Internship Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code SPAAPU

The professional internship specialisation provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in a minimum of 450 hours of meaningful learning in a work setting. Students complete two 30-credit point internship units, each requiring a minimum of 225 hours of work-based learning. Students will undertake projects and tasks in the work setting that are related to their course learning outcomes. The specialisation will help students to build networks, develop capabilities, understand the employment context and professional conduct, and practise applying theoretical concepts and principles learned during their degree.

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This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup

Unit Set Coordinator

Prof Denise JACKSON

Internship Requirement

The internship specialisation provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in a minimum of 450 hours of meaningful learning in a work setting. Students complete two 30-credit point internship units, each requiring a minimum of 225 hours of work-based learning. The 225 hours are completed on a part-time basis over one semester, with the second internship unit completed in the following semester. Students will undertake projects and tasks in the work setting that are related to their course learning outcomes. Internships will be secured through the work-integrated learning team, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student. Terms of payment, if any, will be negotiated on an individual basis.

Duty of care

Students must complete the relevant risk management documentation prescribed by the work-integrated learning team, in accordance with ECU policy and procedures. Students should be aware of any work-related restrictions in their visa conditions, if applicable. 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.

Attendance requirements

Students are required to attend host organisations to complete their learning in a work setting. Hours will be organised on an individual basis and host organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends. In addition to their time in the work setting, students may be required to attend virtual and/or face-to-face sessions as instructed by the Unit Coordinator.

Prerequisites

None

Application process

Enrolments into the specialisation are by application only and interested students should contact the work-integrated learning team at least one semester prior to when they wish to commence. Eligible students will be required to participate in a recruitment process which could involve submitting recruitment documents and attending an interview (virtual or face-to-face) with the work-integrated learning team and prospective industry partners. Students should be aware that enrolment into the course does not guarantee entry into the specialisation. Furthermore, enrolment in and completion of FBL6505 Professional Internship 1 does not guarantee enrolment into FBL6510 Professional Internship 2 (resulting in a credit point imbalance as both are 30-credit point units).

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 outlined 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

  1. Demonstrate using initiative and personal and professional leadership in a professional environment.
  2. Demonstrate a capacity for working both autonomously and as part of a team with accountability and effective problem-solving skills.
  3. Apply discipline knowledge through the research, planning, design and implementation of a relevant work-based project in a professional environment.
  4. Illustrate evidence of professional conduct and effectively contributing to the work environment.

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities for employment in entry-level management positions exist upon completion of this specialisation.

Specialisation Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FBL6505Professional Internship I30
FBL6510Professional Internship II30

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

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