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COOPE2011 - Co-operative Placement 1 (Engineering)
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Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
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Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.
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<p>The co-operative industry placement provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain valuable experience and insights into workplace culture and practice, relevant to their field of study. During this time, students will undertake an approved work program, within their discipline area, designed by their workplace supervisor and supported by an academic advisor. The paid placement comprises at least 60 days FTE work, taken either full-time or part-time, and is divided across 2 units (COOPE2011 and COOPE2012). Students will reflect on the skills, experience, and professional competency they have obtained and receive constructive feedback and evaluation from their employer.</p>
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<p>The content of the student placement will be determined in collaboration with the workplace supervisor and academic advisor. In placement, the student will undertake cognate, meaningful work in their area of study. It is expected that students will be integrated into the workplace, throughout the duration of their placement.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The co-operative industry placement provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain valuable experience and insights into workplace culture and practice, relevant to their field of study. During this time, students will undertake an approved work program, within their discipline area, designed by their workplace supervisor and supported by an academic advisor. The paid placement comprises at least 60 days FTE work, taken either full-time or part-time, and is divided across 2 units (COOPE2011 and COOPE2012). Students will reflect on the skills, experience, and professional competency they have obtained and receive constructive feedback and evaluation from their employer.</p>
Unit content
<p>The content of the student placement will be determined in collaboration with the workplace supervisor and academic advisor. In placement, the student will undertake cognate, meaningful work in their area of study. It is expected that students will be integrated into the workplace, throughout the duration of their placement.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
039999 - Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Summer Semester</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
225
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/coope2011">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=COOPE1001" target="_blank">COOPE1001</a> AND the student must have achieved at least 105 credit points prior to enrolment</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of BUGEN3751/BUGEN3752/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=COOPC2005" target="_blank">COOPC2005</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=COOPC2025" target="_blank">COOPC2025</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCCOR3003" target="_blank">SCCOR3003</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCCOR3014" target="_blank">SCCOR3014</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour aligned with industry-specific workplace settings, recognising cultural and legislative requirements including OHS</p>
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<p>Communicate effectively in oral and written forms, tailoring style for diverse professional audiences, and apply active listening in workplace contexts</p>
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<p>Apply problem-solving skills and reflective practice to evaluate and improve performance and address challenges in authentic work environments</p>
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<p>Collaborate productively and respectfully within diverse and inclusive teams, contributing to shared goals and professional workplace culture</p>
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<p>Demonstrate proficiency in using relevant digital tools and time-management strategies to function effectively in the workplace</p>
Assessment
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<p>Written document identifying learning objectives and approaches, agreed between the student, workplace supervisor and academic advisor</p>
<p>Learning Agreement</p>
<p>S/U</p>
2, 4, 5
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<p>Project management knowledge and proposal of business plan</p>
<p>Risk assessment matrix and business proposal plan</p>
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<p>Circular economy and sustainability knowledge and proposal of circular economy business plan</p>
<p>Circular product design and circular economy/sustainability proposal plan</p>
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<p>Self-reflective feedback on own performance and workplace experience </p>
<p>Questionnaire </p>
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
No
FedTASK
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
039999 - Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Summer Semester</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
225
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/coope2011">View unit fees</a>
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