| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Experiential Learning (Business) |
| Unit ID: | COOPC2023 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (At least 240 credit points from ANY subject-area at any level) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 089999 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
The co-operative industry placement provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain valuable experience and insights into workplace culture and practice, relevant to their field of study. During this time, students will undertake an approved work program, within their discipline area, designed by their workplace supervisor and supported by an academic advisor. The paid placement comprises at least 60 days, taken either full-time or part-time. Students will reflect on the skills, experience, and professional competency they have obtained and receive constructive feedback and evaluation from their employer. |
| Grade Scheme: | Ungraded (S, UN) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| Student is undertaking work experience in industry where learning and performance is not directed by the provider, but support is received from the provider. Fees (provider may charge a student contribution amount or tuition fee). |
| Placement Component: | Yes - days |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | |  | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Demonstrate an understanding of professional behaviour aligned with industry-specific workplace ethical and cultural considerations |
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| K2. | Demonstrate self-awareness through the ability to develop and critically reflect on skills and knowledge applied in the workplace. |
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| K3. | Demonstrate awareness of current OHS and other legislative requirements relevant to the workplace |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Demonstrate problem-solving skills by considering diverse perspectives and sustainability to effectively address organizational strategies and challenges. |
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| S2. | Demonstrate capacity to listen actively and articulate ideas, information, and results clearly and concisely through effective written and oral communication skills for diverse professional audiences. |
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| S3. | Operate as an effective team member by displaying initiative and working effectively, ethically and respectfully in diverse teams. |
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| S4. | Demonstrate proficiency in appropriate digital literacy, managing time and completing set tasks. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Reflect on relevant conceptual and theoretical knowledge as applied to practical work situations. |
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| A2. | Seek, process, and apply feedback and report on progress. |
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| Unit Content: |
The content of the student placement will be determined in collaboration with the workplace supervisor and academic advisor. In placement, the student will undertake cognate, meaningful work in their area of study. It is expected that students will be integrated into the workplace, throughout the duration of their placement. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K3, S2 | Written document identifying learning objectives and approaches, agreed between the student, workplace supervisor and academic advisor | Learning Contract | U/S | | 2. | K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A2 | Performance review from workplace supervisor at completion of placement and self-reflective feedback on own performance and workplace experience | Questionnaire | U/S | | 3. | K2, S2, A1 | Presentation at the completion of the placement. This should detail the tasks undertaken on placement, drawing on a reflective journal and include self-reflection on elements of academic learning that were incorporated on placement. | Presentation | U/S |
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