wem3wp work placement

ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLACEMENT

WEM3WP

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The Environmental Management Work Placement subject is a capstone experience where students have the opportunity to realise and demonstrate understanding and skills of the discipline in a professional workplace setting. Students will be assigned to a workplace within the environmental industry. They will perform normal duties as part of a workplace team within that industry. In addition, students will complete a project related to the workplace. It is envisaged that through their work placement and in the completion of a project students will be able to reflect on what they have learned during their studies for the degree and also demonstrate a professional accumen.

SchoolSchool of Life Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorAlexei Rowles

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Operate effectively according to the requirements of a workplace by contributing to the productivity of the organisation, in collaboration with work colleagues and through independent initiative.

Activities:
Carry out assigned duties within a workplace in either in collaboration with other team workers or independently as required by their work supervisor.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. In collaboration with other colleagues and with some guidance from the university and workplace supervisors, investigate an authentic environmental management issue and apply skills and knowledge in a professional work environment.

Activities:
Research and investigate an authentic problem associated with the unique contribution of the workplace organisation to environmental management.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Research and critically evaluate relevant information pertaining to an investigation of an environmental management issue.

Activities:
Independently and with direction research and evaluate information that pertains to an authentic environmental management problem. Write a project preview and make an oral presentation associated with their work experience and the investigation.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Examine the structure of a workplace organisation and critically evaluate the responsibility of the organisation in the broader environmental management framework.

Activities:
Maintain a logbook of their work experience, write a project appraisal of their work experience and investigation and make an oral presentation at the conclusion of their workplacement.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)

05. Appraise the importance of teamwork and ethical conduct in a workplace setting as they apply to environmental management.

Activities:
Carry out online activities associated with teamwork and ethics. Write a project appraisal of their work experience and make an oral presentation at the conclusion of their work placement.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlexei Rowles

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 31
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Three hours of Introductory Lectures in Week 1"

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"University based meetings with supervisor"

SeminarWeek: 43 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 43 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Presentations at the conclusion of the semester"

PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Two 6.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Industry places activities, approximately 2 days per week for 8 weeks"

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online modules associated with domains Teamwork and Ethical awareness professional conduct"

Laboratory ClassWeek: 32 - 32
Two 1.0 days laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 day OH&S training in the second week"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Maintenance of a logbook (equivalent to 1500 words)2002, 04
Workplace and University Supervisors final assessment1501, 02, 03, 04
Project preview (approx. 1500 words)1502, 03, 04
Project appraisal and workplace written reflection (approx. 1500 words)2501, 02, 03, 04, 05
Oral presentation1004
Online Modules (teamwork, ethical practice)1505