SLE301 - Professional Practice

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 1: Online
Trimester 2: Online

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Previously coded as:SQA301
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Anthony Rendall
Trimester 2: Sharon La Fontaine
Cohort rule:This unit is only available to students enrolled in D304, D311, D321, D331, D372, S320, S321, S323, S324, S337, S369, S382, S393, S394, S398, S399
Prerequisite:

STP010 and must have completed 14 credit points of study.

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: SLE390
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

Online independent and collaborative learning including 10 x 3 hour online lectures per trimester.

Note:

Students should have completed their second year of study prior to commencing placement.

Enrolments after the dates below are subject to Unit Chair approval.

Trimester 1 enrolments for this unit close on Sunday 3rd March 2024
Trimester 2 enrolments for this unit close on Sunday 7th July 2024

Note also that delays in completing the placement could mean that the course will take longer to complete than the stated duration.  Attendance at the placement may be required outside the trimester dates.

Content

Integrating study and work experience in a systematic way is essential for forging close links between the university education process and the workplace. In this unit, students will have the opportunity to gain professional work experience with a course-related host organisation, approved by the unit chair for a minimum of 80 hours. Individual placements cannot exceed a maximum of 160 hours, but we encourage students to consider multiple placements for additional experience. Through a combination of preparatory classes and a work placement, students will develop generic, employability skills that prepares them for work, and a career in their chosen fields. In addition, students are required to complete the online pre-placement module (Placement Preparation Module) prior to commencing the placement. 

There are many benefits to both students, and employers from undertaking relevant work placements during study. Learning and assessment activities in this unit will help students to develop an appreciation for work-life, and to make decisions about personal, professional and career development. Most importantly, it will provide students with relevant evidence of experience and skills when applying for future work.  

*Enrolments after commencement of trimester are subject to Unit Chair approval 

*Placements for this unit can be undertaken once a student is enrolled (1st September in the year before the unit coursework commences), however must be completed by the deadline in the trimester they undertake the unit (see unit site for specific details). 

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Produce evidence of work-readiness through engagement with professional practice, demonstrating evidence of ethical, professional, and efficient work practices.

GLO2: Communication
GLO6: Self-management

ULO2

Apply and demonstrate employability skills while working in the context of an authentic work environment; present and communicate evidence for discipline and/or transferrable skills and knowledge gained to justify claims against performance expectations, duties, and responsibilities.

GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO6: Self-management

ULO3

Create tailored applications for professional employment opportunities, drawing upon personal and professional growth obtained through work placement, previous employment experience and other professional development activities.

GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management
GLO7: Teamwork
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO4

Use reflective practice to document experience gained and skills developed towards becoming a professional during work placement and the job application process; and show capacity for preparing personal and professional development plans, which contribute to the Stepping-stones strategy for career development and planning.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO6: Self-management

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1
Job application package
Written job application (Cover letter, resume and key selection criteria statement) 30% Week 5
Assessment 2
Mock interview
Online mock job interview 15% Week 8
Assessment 3
Work placement performance evaluation report
Written reports 15% Week 10
Assessment 4
Professional portfolio
Portfolio 40% Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit students must complete a minimum of 80 hours (maximum of 160 hours) of professional experience (placement) to the satisfaction of the host organisation, by the end of week 10.

Learning Resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.

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