SLE301 - Professional Practice
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SQA301 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in D304, D311, D321, D331, S320, S323, S324, S337, S369, S393, S398, S399 |
| Prerequisite: | STP010 and must have completed 14 credit points of study by the beginning of your enrolled trimester. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SLE390 |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 10 x 3 hour online lectures per trimester. |
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 to a maximum of 160 hours. Through a combination of preparatory classes and a work placement, students will develop generic, employability skills that prepare them for work, and a career in their chosen fields.
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 evidence of relevant experience and skills when applying for future work.
Unit fee information
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current Students website.
Hurdle requirements
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 (as per AT3), by the end of week 10.