Psychology: Undergraduate Placement

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Effective Term: 2025/05
Institute / School :Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Unit Title: Psychology: Undergraduate Placement
Unit ID: PSYCB3111
Credit Points: 15.00
Prerequisite(s): (Any two PSYCB 2000 level courses and permission by the course co-coordinator)
Co-requisite(s): Nil
Exclusion(s): Nil
ASCED: 090701
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Brief description of the Unit

This course provides an opportunity for students to integrate and enhance their skills and knowledge of psychology within the broad scope of its practical application in the workplace. The focus of this course is on the exploration and development of strategies and skills in placement and class activities that will enable students to develop professional skills and experiences for successful transition to future meaningful employment.  Students are required to attend and participate in practical classes, plan and be involved in the organisation of placements, and are responsible for completion of the placement within an appropriate workplace. On completion of this course the student will be more equipped to build purposeful and relevant career paths and successfully transition to fulfilling employment following graduation.

Grade Scheme: Ungraded (S, UN)
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Placement Component: No
Supplementary Assessment:No
Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit.
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Unit Content:

This course requires the completion of 20 hours of regular class acttivities and a 56-64 hour placement in a professional workplace setting related to Psychology, agreed upon by the industry host and the university. Topics may include: Workplace readiness (CV, cover letter, and key selection criteria) Career pathways in the field of psychology and related industries Professional etiquette and communication, including interviewing Professional presentation and workplace interpersonal skills Workplace participation (including orientation to professional placement) Workplace reflection

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