WORK PLACEMENT PROGRAM
ASC3WPP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This work placement program has been developed to allow students from the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Commerce the opportunity to extend their formal academic learning beyond the classroom. It aims to provide students across various course disciplines with an opportunity to synthesise their learning in a final year vocational subject. The subject allows students to bring their learning from university into a work environment and test out their knowledge in the workplace. It brings together the expertise of industry partners and La Trobe University staff for the benefit of the student's professional development.
SchoolCollege ASSC Office
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Completion of 120cps of subjects in their degree and subject coordinators approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects HUS3WPP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students may be required to have a Working with Children Check before enrolment.
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Work placements: a survival guide for students | Recommended | Christine Fanthome 2014 | Palgrave Macmillan |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply critical problem-solving skills to identify issues that affect your organisation and/or your workplace
- Activities:
- Placement Video presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Engage pro-actively with team members in team decision making
- Activities:
- Placement Online modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Communicate effectively online and in-person to a wide range of stakeholders
- Activities:
- Placement Online modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Demonstrate an ability to interact effectively in the professional context with people from different backgrounds and display the La Trobe Cultural Qualities (Innovative, Care, Accountability, and Connected)
- Activities:
- Placement Online modules Video presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
05. Plan your independent learning and demonstrate self-awareness through active reflection
- Activities:
- Placement Online modules Reflective Essay Video presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
10
-
22
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
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 online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Summer 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
45
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
in week 45
and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
45
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
in week 45
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
10
-
22
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
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 online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2020, Summer 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
45
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
in week 45
and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
45
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
in week 45
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
10
-
22
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
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 online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2020, Summer 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
45
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
in week 45
and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
45
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
in week 45
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
10
-
22
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
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 online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2020, Summer 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
45
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
in week 45
and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
45
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
in week 45
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
10
-
22
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
10
-
22
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
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 online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2020, Summer 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
45
One 100.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
in week 45
and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
45
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
in week 45
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online module discussions (3 x 250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective essay (1,500 words) | 35 | 01, 05 | |
| Video Presentation ( 7 minute, 700-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |