WORK PLACEMENT PROGRAM
HUS3WPP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This work placement program has been developed to allow students from the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Commerce to extend their formal academic learning beyond the classroom. It aims to provide students across various course disciplines with an opportunity to synthesise their learning in a final year vocational subject. The subject allows students to bring their learning from university into a work environment and test out their knowledge in a real world job. It brings together the expertise of industry partners and La Trobe University staff for the benefit of the student's professional development.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ruth Delagas
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Students must be in at least their penultimate year of study at the time of application. For three year degrees this is equivalent to completion of 120 credit points, for 4 year degrees this is equivalent to completion of 240 credit points.This is a select entry subject. The Subject Coordinator must provide written approval before students can enrol. As a guideline, students need a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 or above. Students must submit a current academic transcipt, resume and Expression of Interest form to be considered for this subject. There is a quota of 10 students per campus in the Summer Semester.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply critical problem solving skills to identify issues that affect your organisation
- Activities:
- Placement Online modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
02. Engage pro-actively with team members in decision making and facilitate the achievement of project outcomes
- Activities:
- Placement Online modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
03. Communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders using innovative resources as needed
- Activities:
- Placement Online modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
04. Demonstrate an ability to interact effectively in the professional context with people from different backgrounds and understand issues of cultural and social diversity
- Activities:
- Placement Online modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
05. Plan your independent learning and demonstrate self-awareness through active reflection
- Activities:
- Placement Online modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
06. Identify and apply innovative and sustainable practices in your work place
- Activities:
- Placement Online modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Summer, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 10
Enrolment information: We are piloting this subject on this campus Students will need to apply directly to the Subject Coordinator as there are selection requirements (WAM, CV, Expression of Interest form). Once approved by the Subject Coordinator they can pply to the subject online.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ruth Delagas
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 45
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 45
One 15.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
"Online modules"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module quizzes | 20 | 05 | |
| Reflective essay | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group presentation | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 06 | |
| Online discussion forums | 20 | 04, 05 | |
| Group presentation report | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 06 |
Bendigo, 2015, Summer, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 10
Enrolment information: We are piloting this subject on this campus Students will need to apply directly to the Subject Coordinator as there are selection requriements (WAM, CV, Expression of Interest Form). Once approved by the Subject Coordinator they can apply to the subject online.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ruth Delagas
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 45
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 45
One 15.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
"Online modules"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module quizzes | 20 | 05 | |
| Reflective essay | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group presentation | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 06 | |
| Online discussion forums | 20 | 04, 05 | |
| Group presentation report | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 06 |
Mildura, 2015, Summer, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 10
Enrolment information: We are piloting this subject on this campus Students will need to apply directly to the Subject Coordinator as there are selection requirements (WAM, CV, Expression of Interest form). Once approved by the Subject Coordinator they can apply to the subject online.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ruth Delagas
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 45
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 45
One 15.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
"Online modules"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module quizzes | 20 | 05 | |
| Reflective essay | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group presentation | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 06 | |
| Online discussion forums | 20 | 04, 05 | |
| Group presentation report | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 06 |
Shepparton, 2015, Summer, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 10
Enrolment information: We are piloting this subject on this campus Students will need to apply directly to the Subject Coordinator as there are selection requirements (WAM, CV, Expression of Interest form). Once aproved by the Subject Coordinator they can apply to the subject online.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ruth Delagas
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 45
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 45
One 15.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
"Online modules"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module quizzes | 20 | 05 | |
| Reflective essay | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group presentation | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 06 | |
| Online discussion forums | 20 | 04, 05 | |
| Group presentation report | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 06 |