WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAM
AGR1WIL
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This placement program has been developed to allow students from Agriculture and Animal and Veterinary Biosciences to extend their formal academic learning beyond the classroom. It aims to provide students with an opportunity to link theory with practice in a first year vocational subject. The subject allows students to bring their learning from the 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 Life Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Mathew Lewsey
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted into SBAVB or associated double degrees
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: AGR2WIL
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Students must undertake placement preparation before placement commences (pre-placement modules). Placements are self sourced and must be confirmed 4 weeks prior to semester commencement.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Career Ready: Preparing for a Work Placement | Prescribed | LTU Career Development Centre | NA |
| Readings | Career Ready: Applying for Jobs | Prescribed | LTU Career Development Centre | NA |
| Readings | Career Ready: Finding a Job | Recommended | LTU Career Development Centre | NA |
| Readings | Career Ready: Creating a Career Path | Recommended | LTU Career Developement Centre | NA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply problem solving skills when issues affecting organization are identified
- Activities:
- Placement
02. Identify roles within work teams and comprehend group dynamics in decision making, leadership and problem solving
- Activities:
- Placement Workshop Modules
03. Speak and write effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders
- Activities:
- Placement Workshop Modules
04. Illustrate ability to interact effectively in professional contexts with people from different backgrounds to show understanding of cultural and social diversity
- Activities:
- Placement Workshop Reflective Journal
05. Engage in independent learning and demonstrate self-awareness through active reflection
- Activities:
- Placement Workshop Modules
06. Identify innovative and sustainable best practice in the workplace
- Activities:
- Placement
Melbourne, 2019, Week 35-50, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mathew Lewsey
Class requirements
WorkShop
One 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 3 hour face-to face workshop prior to the start of Semester."
Directed Reading
One 4.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
"4 hours of directed reading per study period"
Placement - Off Site
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 class equals 70 hours of placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resume & Cover Letter (1500 words equivalent) | 2 page resume, 1 page cover letter | 20 | 03 |
| Pre Placement Essay (incorporating Placement Contract) (500 words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 03, 06 | |
| Reflective Journal (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| Video Presentation (1000 words equivalent) | 10 minutes total. 5 minutes onsite during placement, 5 minutes offsite placement summary | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |