| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | Work Integrated Learning: Professional Knowledge |
| Unit ID: | CRJUS3204 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (ATSGC1283 and ATSGC1284) OR (CRJUS1283 and CRJUS1284) OR (CRJUS1285 and CRJUS1287) (At least 60 credit points from CRJUS subject-area at any level) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (CRJUS3203) |
| ASCED: | 099903 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit assists students with their transition into employment by providing the knowledge and skills required to work in professional settings. Students will engage in active-learning designed to enable an enhanced understanding of professional practice, including professional boundaries, etiquette, and expectations. Students will reflect on and enhance their skills in a range of professional areas, which may include organisation, efficiency, and conflict management. Students will integrate the knowledge accumulated throughout the unit and apply it to future placement and employment experiences. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| 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. | Reflect on professional practice and examine the factors that shape professional identity |
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| K2. | Explore the nature of roles within and around the Criminal Justice setting, both government and non-government |
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| K3. | Explore the range of skills that are central to working effectively in professional settings |
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| K4. | Examine organisational policies, procedures, codes of conduct, and ethical obligations and the broader legislative context of professional practice. |
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| K5. | Access and examine current employment opportunities in criminal justice and related settings and understand the processes used to recruit and select staff. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Develop critical reflection skills for professional practice. |
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| S2. | Develop written and verbal communication skills to undertake professional practice. |
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| S3. | Develop skills in applying for positions, including compiling a job application |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply an understanding of skills required to work with other professionals and other service providers. |
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| A2. | Analyse and reflect on the nature of professional work, particularly in criminal justice related settings. |
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| A3. | Apply knowledge of recruitment and selection methods and processes |
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| Unit Content: |
MODULE 1 (weeks 1,2,3) – Understanding professional work environments Week 1 Professional identity Week 2 Expectations in the professional workplace Week 3 Working effectively within the professional setting MODULE 2 (weeks 4,5,6) – Industry Overview Week 4 Government roles Week 5 Non-government and community-based roles Week 6 Research and policy work MODULE 3 (weeks 7,8,9) – Professional Skills Week 7 Administration, organisation and reporting Week 8 Leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution Week 9 Client-facing skills & case management MODULE 4 (weeks 10,11,12) – Entering the workforce Week 10 Career planning Week 11 Job applications Week 12 Interviews |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K2;K3;K4;A1;A2;S1 | Module 2: Industry insight report | Written report | 40%-50% | | 2. | K1:K2;K5;S2;S3;A1;A3 | Module 4: Job application | Written + video presentation | 50%-60% |
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