PSYCHOLOGY FIELD PLACEMENT
PSY3PFP
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Students engage in a supervised field placement in an organisation or agency with relevance to applying psychology-related knowledge and skills. Students have the opportunity to observe and engage in activities which assist them to learn about how professionals in related fields work and apply skills. They reflect on the professional, organisational, and ethical issues relevant to the workplace setting as well as the career skills they obtain while on the placement. The placement, and associated orientation activities, online activities and assessment materials, and assignments focus on students' learning. Students reflect on specific intended learning outcomes related to professional practice.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Eleanor Wertheim
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: PSY1HPM and PSY2PRM and PSY2COG
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Must have successfully completed 180 cps & have completed or be completing 2nd semester core subjects PSY2SOC, PSY2DEV,PSY2ACH. Students will need to be accepted into a placement; this process normally involves submtting an application & an interview at the placement site. Placements require current Police Check & Working with Children check & where indicated a current & valid drivers licence.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. By the end of this subject, students will be able to describe skills relevant to a professional in a fieldwork setting.
- Activities:
- Reflective commentary, supervisor report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
02. Demonstrate understanding of professional and ethical issues, such as confidentiality and legal responsibilities, relevant to the workplace
- Activities:
- Online quiz, reflective commentaries
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
03. Be able to examine challenging personal and professional workplace experiences and propose solutions to address them professionally.
- Activities:
- Reflective commentaries
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Demonstrate responsible behaviour in the workplace related to working in a team, communicating to a supervisor and work colleagues, and completing relevant documentation.
- Activities:
- Supervisor report, log book.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
Bendigo, 2015, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 35
Enrolment information: Enrolment is limited to students who have successfully obtained a placement at a fieldwork location approved by the subject coordinator. Students must apply to an approved field placement, which will normally include submitting a resume and cover letter, and having an interview with a placement supervisor. Depending on the placement, obtaining a fieldwork placement may also include fulfilling requirements, such as current national police check, Working with Children Check, drivers licence, or Australian residency. Subject coordinator will oversee this process.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Eleanor Wertheim
Class requirements
Seminar
One 5.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will complete 150 hours (3 to 4 days per week) on a relevant field placement (organised by the School of Psychological Science). A series of online modules and learning activities prior to the placement will also be required."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Log of activities and hours completed | 10 | 04 | |
| Online Quiz | 15 | 02 | |
| Supervisor report | 15 | 01, 04 | |
| Written assignment (related to the placement) (1750 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Written assignment focused on placement preparation and goals 750 words | 20 | 01 |