psy3wpp work placment program she
WORK PLACEMENT PROGRAM - SCIENCE, HEALTH & ENGINEERING
PSY3WPP
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject has been developed to allow students from the College of Science, Health and Engineering (SHE) to extend their formal academic learning beyond the classroom. Students complete a self-sourced work placement as part of this subject. It aims to provide students across various course disciplines with an opportunity to synthesize their learning in a final year vocational subject. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Innovation and Entrepreneurship entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating changeto achieve ambitions now and in the future. Specifically, this subject provides students with opportunities to creatively apply and adapt their skills to a real-world environment and network with employers. It brings together the expertise of industry partners and La Trobe University staff for the benefit of the student's professional development.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorColleen Holt
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must receive approval from the Subject Coordinator prior to enrolling in this subject.
Co-requisites NA
Incompatible subjects PSY3PFP (Psychology Field Placement)
Equivalent subjects NA
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 a 4 year degree 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. To be eligible to apply for this subject, students must have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 or above. Students must submit a current academic transcript, resume and Expression of Interest form to be considered for this subject. Students who have a work integrated learning component or placement within their course are not eligible to undertake this subject.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply critical problem solving skills to identify issues that affect your organisation.
- Activities:
- Placement
- 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 team decision making and facilitates the achievement of project outcomes.
- Activities:
- Placement Workshops
- 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)
03. Communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders using innovative resources as needed.
- Activities:
- Placement Workshop
- 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 Workshops
- 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 Workshops
- 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 workplace.
- Activities:
- Placement Workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt
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 blended.
"Students complete 100 hour placement"
WorkShopWeek: 51 - 51
One 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 51 to week 51 and delivered via video conference.
Directed ReadingWeek: 45
One 9.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
"Nine hours of directed reading per study period"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x Personal Branding Assignment 875 words | 20 | 02, 04, 05 | |
| 1 x 2000 word Reflective Report | Students will reflect on their experience and performance in the workplace, and on the evaluation of their performance completed by the Employer. | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| 1 x 10 minute individual Oral Presentation (8 minutes plus 2 minutes questions) | Student to present orally at workshop | 30 | 01, 03, 06 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Students complete 100 hour placement"
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 37
One 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 37 and delivered via video conference.
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 9.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Nine hours of directed reading per study period"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x Personal Branding Assignment 875 words | 20 | 02, 04, 05 | |
| 1 x 2000 word Reflective Report | Students will reflect on their experience and performance in the workplace, and on the evaluation of their performance completed by the Employer. | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| 1 x 10 minute individual Oral Presentation (8 minutes plus 2 minutes questions) | Student to present orally at workshop | 30 | 01, 03, 06 |
Bendigo, 2016, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt
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 blended.
"Students complete 100 hour placement"
WorkShopWeek: 51 - 51
One 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 51 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 45
One 9.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
"Nine hours of directed reading per study period"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x Personal Branding Assignment 875 words | 20 | 02, 04, 05 | |
| 1 x 2000 word Reflective Report | Students will reflect on their experience and performance in the workplace, and on the evaluation of their performance completed by the Employer. | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| 1 x 10 minute individual Oral Presentation (8 minutes plus 2 minutes questions) | Student to present orally at workshop | 30 | 01, 03, 06 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Students complete 100 hour placement"
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 37
One 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 37 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 9.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Nine hours of directed reading per study period"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x Personal Branding Assignment 875 words | 20 | 02, 04, 05 | |
| 1 x 2000 word Reflective Report | Students will reflect on their experience and performance in the workplace, and on the evaluation of their performance completed by the Employer. | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| 1 x 10 minute individual Oral Presentation (8 minutes plus 2 minutes questions) | Student to present orally at workshop | 30 | 01, 03, 06 |
Melbourne, 2016, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt
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 blended.
"Students complete 100 hour placement"
WorkShopWeek: 51 - 51
One 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 51 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 45
One 9.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
"Nine hours of directed reading per study period"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x Personal Branding Assignment 875 words | 20 | 02, 04, 05 | |
| 1 x 2000 word Reflective Report | Students will reflect on their experience and performance in the workplace, and on the evaluation of their performance completed by the Employer. | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| 1 x 10 minute individual Oral Presentation (8 minutes plus 2 minutes questions) | Student to present orally at workshop | 30 | 01, 03, 06 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Students complete 100 hour placement"
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 37
One 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 37 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 9.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Nine hours of directed reading per study period"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x Personal Branding Assignment 875 words | 20 | 02, 04, 05 | |
| 1 x 2000 word Reflective Report | Students will reflect on their experience and performance in the workplace, and on the evaluation of their performance completed by the Employer. | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| 1 x 10 minute individual Oral Presentation (8 minutes plus 2 minutes questions) | Student to present orally at workshop | 30 | 01, 03, 06 |