Unit details
HSN741 - Postgraduate Nutrition Practicum
| Offered at: | (Online) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | Unit only available to students enrolled in H616 Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition and H714 Master of Human Nutrition |
| Unit chair: | E Szymlek-Gay |
| Prerequisite: | Minimum of 6 credit points including HSN701 and HSN702 |
| Contact hours: | 100 hours work-based practicum and 8 x 1-hour online modules |
| Note: There is a quota of a maximum of 20 students for this unit. Students wishing to enrol in this unit need to contact the unit chair Ewa Szymlek-Gay Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit aims to give students the opportunity to develop professional skills, applied in a work setting, which are relevant to an area of the human nutrition workforce. Students will undertake a 100-hour work based practicum which may be undertaken in a full-time block of 2-3 weeks or on a more staggered basis such as 1 day per week for 12-15 weeks. Students will complete 8 x 1-hour online learning modules that will assist them in preparing for the work-based project as well as providing the practical skills and knowledge required for the placement. Topics covered in this unit include professional growth and self-reflection; professional self-management; developing, planning and managing a project; working effectively as part of professional team; and communicating effectively and appropriately in a range of contexts.
Assessment
Self assessment document 5%, project plan (1200 words) 30%, oral presentation (10-12 minutes) 20%, project report (1500-2000 words) 35%, portfolio compilation (hurdle requirement) 10%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $2982 | $3107 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
