PSYCHOLOGY FIELD PLACEMENT
PSY3PFP
2021
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.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorRebecca Flower
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: Bachelor of Psychological Science (SBPS) or Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (SHP) or a double degree that includes the Bachelor of Psychological Science, such as HZNPS or Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science (LWLPYB) or Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science (LZCPY) or Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science (SZCYPS)Must have passed PSY1HPM and PSY2PRM and PSY2COG and approval by Subject Coordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThere is a limited number of places available for this subject due to the need for students to have successfully obtained a placement at a fieldwork location approved by the Subject Coordinator. Students will need to be accepted into a placement and fulfill the requirements of the specific placement; this process normally involves submitting an application and completing an interview at the placement site. Placements require current Police Check and Working with Children check and where indicated a current & valid drivers licence.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required150 (optional up to 200)
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - regional
Domestic - metro
WBL addtional requirementsVictorian Police Check required, and depending on type of placement Victorian Working with Children Check and valid drivers licence. Students must be accepted into a placement by the host organisation, which includes application, cover letter and interview.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRebecca Flower
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 48 - 48
One 6.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 48 to week 48 and delivered via face-to-face.
This will be videoconferenced between campuses
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
Twenty 7.50 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 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 Department of Psychology and Counselling).
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 48 - 51
Four 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 48 to week 51 and delivered via online.
A series of online modules and learning activities prior to the placement will also be required.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Field placement activities logbook including hours completed | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO4 |
Online Quizzes | Quizzes | Individual | Yes | 15 | SILO2 |
Supervisor report | Report | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Written reflective assignment (2,000-words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Written assignment focused on placement preparation and goals (1,000-words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1 |