Professional Practice Internship (11575.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.25 | 6 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Arts And Communications | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
Enrolment in this unit is subject to entry requirements. Please direct enquiries and unit registration forms to FADInternships@canberra.edu.au
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate an understanding of industry contexts, professional and ethical behaviours and codes of practice as practised in the workplace;
2. Demonstrate and critically analyse how academic and disciplinary knowledge and skills can be applied and adapted in professional contexts;
3. Critically reflect upon and evaluate industry work practices, standards and cultures; and
4. Evaluate and articulate the development of their employability skills and growth as a professional.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
Prerequisites
Students must have passed 36 credit points from the relevant course including one of the following units:10333 Professional Orientation (Arts) OR
10334 Professional Orientation (Built Environment) OR
10335 Professional Orientation (Communication and Media) OR
10336 Professional Orientation (Design)
Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
An understanding of the core requirements of related professions and their codes of ethics and conduct, together with the fundamental skills, knowledge and personal attributes required for effective and responsible contribution to the workplace.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Mr Ian McHugh |
2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 30 May 2023 | On-Campus | Ms Jessica Schumann |
2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Mr Ian McHugh |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Mr Ian McHugh |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 27 May 2024 | On-Campus | Ms Jessica Schumann |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Mr Ian McHugh |
Required texts
All materials will be available on Canvas
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Learner engagement
Approximately 200 hours of the notional workload for this unit will consist of students' internship placements.
Participation requirements
Students are expected to be reliable and punctual in completing their internship hours, in accordance with the work schedule agreed with their host employer and approved by FAD
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Required IT skills
Varied, depending on the requirements of the student's internship placement
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Work placement, internships or practicums
This unit involves work integrated learning: Placement or Internship. Students must adhere to University policy during WIL activities, including the Student Conduct Rules 2018, the WIL Policy and WIL Procedure, and the Assessment Policy and Assessment Procedure.
This unit has pre-placement requirements (e.g. Working with Vulnerable People registration, immunisation/s). You must complete Pre-Place: Preparation for Work Integrated Learning prior to commencement of your Placement or Internship. You can self-enrol in this module through the UC Learn site here.
You are also required to complete details in InPlace, refer to inplace.canberra.edu.au. If you have any queries related to InPlace please contact FADinternships@canberra.edu.au
Contact your unit convener if you have any concerns with meeting the requirements of this unit.
Additional information
This unit is not open for self-enrolment. Students must have an approved internship placement before they can enrol.
Please contact FADInternships@canberra.edu.au for further information about enrolment.
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