WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAM

AGR1WIL

Not currently offered

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: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Mathew Lewsey

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: 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

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: 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.

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Career Ready: Applying for Jobs

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: LTU Career Development Centre

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Career Ready: Creating a Career Path

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: LTU Career Developement Centre

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Career Ready: Preparing for a Work Placement

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: LTU Career Development Centre

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Career Ready: Finding a Job

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: LTU Career Development Centre

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply problem solving skills when issues affecting organization are identified
02. Identify roles within work teams and comprehend group dynamics in decision making, leadership and problem solving
03. Speak and write effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders
04. Illustrate ability to interact effectively in professional contexts with people from different backgrounds to show understanding of cultural and social diversity
05. Engage in independent learning and demonstrate self-awareness through active reflection
06. Identify innovative and sustainable best practice in the workplace
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.