INTERNATIONAL SHORT-TERM PROGRAM 1

SHE3ISP

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will enable College of Science, Health & Engineering students to undertake a discipline specific learning experience in an international context. Students will participate in a clinical, work integrated learning, or other international learning experience that will allow them to gain experience and knowledge of their discipline in a culturally and professionally new environment. This subject is also available for International Science, Health and Engineering students undertaking a clinical or other learning experience in Australia.

SchoolCollege PVC (SHE) Office

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorColleen Holt

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Available as ElectiveYes

Learning ActivitiesIn SHE3ISP, you will complete an industry placement overseas (or online with an international host) or participate in an overseas short-term program (study tour). Pre-departure and post-placement/program learning activities focus on risk assessment, goal setting and understanding the impact of cross-cultural communication in professional settings. Inbound exchange students participating in SHE3ISP will complete learning activities as relevant to their program.

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsStudents require approval from the subject coordinator prior to enrolment in this subject. Students must be accepted into a short term international program prior to enrolment into this subject.

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningYes

Self sourced or Uni sourcedSelf Sourced
Uni Sourced

Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject

Total hours/days requiredMinimum 10 day program.

Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible

WBL addtional requirementsLa Trobe students must be accepted into a short term international program, complete SOMSAS and an Overseas Short Program application prior to enrolment into this subject. La Trobe students are to enrol in Melbourne instances. Other Site instances are for enrolment by inbound exchange students completing clinical or work integrated learning experiences in Australia.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate safe and effective communication skills in culturally and linguistically new environments.
02. Demonstrate professional attitudes and organisational and time management skills.
03. Critically apply professional practice in a range of contexts including the application of relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.
04. Reflect on the impact of different contexts and cultural experiences in developing professional identity.
05. Compare service delivery models in other settings with the Australian service delivery model with regard for cultural differences.

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt

Class requirements

Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 10 - 22
One 10.00 days professional development programs per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake this subject as part of a pre-approved international, professional or clinical learning program in Australia or Overseas.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Preparation for learning experience: Contextual and Safety Assessment (1500 word equivalent) Due three weeks prior to departure

N/AReportIndividualNo40 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Report (2500 word equiv) incl. analysis and comparison of facilities, operations, and systems as relevant to the discipline, and reflection of the impact of cultural context on their professional role and identity submitted via a multimedia format. Due 3 weeks after completion of the program.

N/AReportIndividualNo60 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Other Site, 2021, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt

Class requirements

Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 10 - 22
One 10.00 days professional development programs per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake this subject as part of a pre-approved international, professional or clinical learning program in Australia or Overseas.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

International Students undertake a work integrated learning, clinical or other program with LTU Students must successfully attend their pre-approved program to complete this assessment

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo100 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt

Class requirements

Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 30 - 42
One 10.00 days professional development programs per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake this subject as part of a pre-approved international, professional or clinical learning program in Australia or Overseas.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Preparation for learning experience: Contextual and Safety Assessment (1500 word equivalent) Due three weeks prior to departure

N/AReportIndividualNo40 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Report (2500 word equiv) incl. analysis and comparison of facilities, operations, and systems as relevant to the discipline, and reflection of the impact of cultural context on their professional role and identity submitted via a multimedia format. Due 3 weeks after completion of the program.

N/AReportIndividualNo60 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Other Site, 2021, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt

Class requirements

Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 30 - 42
One 10.00 days professional development programs per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake this subject as part of a pre-approved international, professional or clinical learning program in Australia or Overseas.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

International Students undertake a work integrated learning, clinical or other program with LTU Students must successfully attend their pre-approved program to complete this assessment

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo100 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, LTU Term 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt

Class requirements

Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 2 - 7
One 10.00 days professional development programs per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake this subject as part of a pre-approved international, professional or clinical learning program in Australia or Overseas.

Other Site, 2021, LTU Term 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt

Class requirements

Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 2 - 7
One 10.00 days professional development programs per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake this subject as part of a pre-approved international, professional or clinical learning program in Australia or Overseas.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Summer, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt

Class requirements

Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 45 - 0
One 10.00 days professional development programs per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake this subject as part of a pre-approved international, professional or clinical learning program in Australia or Overseas.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Preparation for learning experience: Contextual and Safety Assessment (1500 word equivalent) Due three weeks prior to departure

N/AReportIndividualNo40 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Report (2500 word equiv) incl. analysis and comparison of facilities, operations, and systems as relevant to the discipline, and reflection of the impact of cultural context on their professional role and identity submitted via a multimedia format. Due 3 weeks after completion of the program.

N/AReportIndividualNo60 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Other Site, 2021, Summer, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt

Class requirements

Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 45 - 0
One 10.00 days professional development programs per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

International Students undertake a work integrated learning, clinical or other program with LTU Students must successfully attend their pre-approved program to complete this assessment

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo100 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Winter semester, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt

Class requirements

Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 27 - 28
One 10.00 days professional development programs per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake this subject as part of a pre-approved international, professional or clinical learning program in Australia or Overseas.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Preparation for learning experience: Contextual and Safety Assessment (1500 word equivalent) Due three weeks prior to departure

N/AReportIndividualNo40 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Report (2500 word equiv) incl. analysis and comparison of facilities, operations, and systems as relevant to the discipline, and reflection of the impact of cultural context on their professional role and identity submitted via a multimedia format. Due 3 weeks after completion of the program.

N/AReportIndividualNo60 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Other Site, 2021, Winter semester, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt

Class requirements

Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 27 - 28
One 10.00 days professional development programs per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake this subject as part of a pre-approved international, professional or clinical learning program in Australia or Overseas.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

International Students undertake a work integrated learning, clinical or other program with LTU Students must successfully attend their pre-approved program to complete this assessment

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo100 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5