acc3awp accounting work placement
ACCOUNTING WORK PLACEMENT
ACC3AWP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This work integrated learning (WIL) subject allows students to extend their formal academic learning beyond the classroom. It provides a real world experience allowing students to bring their learning from University into the work place and test out their knowledge. The Accounting Work Placement brings together the expertise of industry partners and La Trobe University staff for the benefit of the student's professional development.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ACC2CAD & ACC2CRE plus subject coordinator approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions By application only. Subject coordinators approval required for enrolment. A minimum WAM of 70% is required. All Eligible students are sent an email invitation to apply at the commencement of semester. Applications are made by completing the required forms made available via an LMS application site for this subject. Students are required to source their own placement and can obtain guidance from the subject application LMS site and from La Trobe Careers Service.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an ability to apply disciplinary specific knowledge to the workplace.
- Activities:
- Students will acquire skills in the practical application of knowledge and team work gained from their degree course while undertaking supervised work in a real business environment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Demonstrate an ability to interpret data/reports appropriate to the professional context and analyse and creatively solve complex accounting and business problems.
- Activities:
- Students will acquire skills in the practical application of knowledge and team work gained from their degree course while undertaking supervised work in a real business environment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
03. Engage in independent and reflective learning.
- Activities:
- Students will consolidate their learning from the project undertaken via a document reflecting upon specified elements of their practicum experience.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Illustrate an ability to interact effectively in the professional context with people from different backgrounds who possess a wide variety of skills sets.
- Activities:
- Students will acquire skills in the practical application of knowledge and team work gained from their degree course while undertaking supervised work in a real business environment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
05. Present an effective oral business presentation.
- Activities:
- Students will develop skills in presenting report findings via a formal business presentation to peers and industry partners.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
06. Provide evidence of your ability to write appropriately for a variety of professional and academic contexts.
- Activities:
- Students will acquire skills in the practical application of knowledge and team work gained from their degree course while undertaking supervised work in a real business environment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Summer 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 4.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students are required to attend a mandatory pre-placement soft skills workshop prior to commencing their placement. The timing of this workshop will be arranged in consultation with students."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Reflective Essay (1,000 words) | Students are required to submit a brief diary entry at the end of every week of their placement. These weekly entries are incorporated into the Reflective Report which is prepared at the end of the placement. | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
| Oral presentation (1,000 words equivalent) | Placement supervisors are encouraged to attend the AWP presentation event and contribute to student feedback. All assessment is managed by La Trobe academic staff. | 20 | 05 |
| Individual Placement Report (2,500 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 04, 06 |
Bendigo, 2019, Summer 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 4.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students are required to attend a mandatory pre-placement soft skills workshop prior to commencing their placement. The timing of this workshop will be arranged in consultation with students."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Reflective Essay (1,000 words) | Students are required to submit a brief diary entry at the end of every week of their placement. These weekly entries are incorporated into the Reflective Report which is prepared at the end of the placement. | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
| Oral presentation (1,000 words equivalent) | Placement supervisors are encouraged to attend the AWP presentation event and contribute to student feedback. All assessment is managed by La Trobe academic staff. | 20 | 05 |
| Individual Placement Report (2,500 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 04, 06 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 4.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students are required to attend a mandatory pre-placement soft skills workshop prior to commencing their placement. The timing of this workshop will be arranged in consultation with students."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Reflective Essay (1,000 words) | Students are required to submit a brief diary entry at the end of every week of their placement. These weekly entries are incorporated into the Reflective Report which is prepared at the end of the placement. | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
| Oral presentation (1,000 words equivalent) | Placement supervisors are encouraged to attend the AWP presentation event and contribute to student feedback. All assessment is managed by La Trobe academic staff. | 20 | 05 |
| Individual Placement Report (2,500 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 04, 06 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 4.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students are required to attend a mandatory pre-placement soft skills workshop prior to commencing their placement. The timing of this workshop will be arranged in consultation with students."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Reflective Essay (1,000 words) | Students are required to submit a brief diary entry at the end of every week of their placement. These weekly entries are incorporated into the Reflective Report which is prepared at the end of the placement. | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
| Oral presentation (1,000 words equivalent) | Placement supervisors are encouraged to attend the AWP presentation event and contribute to student feedback. All assessment is managed by La Trobe academic staff. | 20 | 05 |
| Individual Placement Report (2,500 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 04, 06 |
Melbourne, 2019, Summer 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 4.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students are required to attend a mandatory pre-placement soft skills workshop prior to commencing their placement. The timing of this workshop will be arranged in consultation with students."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Reflective Essay (1,000 words) | Students are required to submit a brief diary entry at the end of every week of their placement. These weekly entries are incorporated into the Reflective Report which is prepared at the end of the placement. | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
| Oral presentation (1,000 words equivalent) | Placement supervisors are encouraged to attend the AWP presentation event and contribute to student feedback. All assessment is managed by La Trobe academic staff. | 20 | 05 |
| Individual Placement Report (2,500 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 04, 06 |