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COOPH2001 - Cooperative Placement 1 (BA & Criminal Justice)
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<p>This cooperative industry placement assists students in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the Bachelor of Arts in their transition to employment. Students in the unit gain direct professional experience and the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain valuable insights into workplace culture and practice. Students undertake an approved work program, designed by their workplace supervisor and supported by an academic advisor. The paid placement comprises 60 days of FTE (full-time equivalent) work across COOPH2001 and COOPH2002. In addition to gaining professional experience and receiving valuable constructive feedback from their employer, students complete assessment tasks that involve reflecting on their learning and development of skills, experience and professional competency.</p>
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<p>The content of the student placement will be determined in collaboration with the workplace supervisor and academic advisor. During the placement, the student will undertake cognate, meaningful work relevant to gaining professional experience and extending transferable skills in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. 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>This cooperative industry placement assists students in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the Bachelor of Arts in their transition to employment. Students in the unit gain direct professional experience and the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain valuable insights into workplace culture and practice. Students undertake an approved work program, designed by their workplace supervisor and supported by an academic advisor. The paid placement comprises 60 days of FTE (full-time equivalent) work across COOPH2001 and COOPH2002. In addition to gaining professional experience and receiving valuable constructive feedback from their employer, students complete assessment tasks that involve reflecting on their learning and development of skills, experience and professional competency.</p>
Unit content
<p>The content of the student placement will be determined in collaboration with the workplace supervisor and academic advisor. During the placement, the student will undertake cognate, meaningful work relevant to gaining professional experience and extending transferable skills in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. It is expected that students will be integrated into the workplace throughout the duration of their placement.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
090399 - Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
240
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/cooph2001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>( must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ATSGC1369" target="_blank">ATSGC1369</a> AND must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAXDC1005" target="_blank">BAXDC1005</a> AND the student must have achieved at least 90 credit points prior to enrolment) OR ( must have completed all of ATSGC1283/ATSGC1284 OR must have completed all of CRJUS1283/CRJUS1284 OR must have completed all of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=CRJUS1285" target="_blank">CRJUS1285</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=CRJUS1287" target="_blank">CRJUS1287</a> AND must have completed 4 of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=CRJUS2100" target="_blank">CRJUS2100</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=CRJUS2300" target="_blank">CRJUS2300</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=CRJUS2472" target="_blank">CRJUS2472</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=CRJUS2474" target="_blank">CRJUS2474</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=CRJUS2475" target="_blank">CRJUS2475</a>) AND ( must have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=COOPA2021" target="_blank">COOPA2021</a>/COOPC1021/COOPK2204)</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed COOPA2001 OR must not have completed COOPK2205</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>Understand expectations relating to a professional workplace, including ethical and cultural considerations as applicable to the specific industry.</p>
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<p>Develop self-awareness and reflect critically on skills and knowledge applied in the workplace.</p>
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<p>Develop awareness of current health, safety and other legislative requirements relevant to a professional workplace.</p>
S1
<p>Use problem-solving skills to address organisational strategies and challenges, including diverse perspectives and sustainability.</p>
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<p>Have proficient communication skills applicable to a professional workplace and diverse audiences, including listening and written and verbal communication.</p>
S3
<p>Develop skills applicable to working in a team in a professional workplace, including ethical and respectful participation in a diverse environment.</p>
A1
<p>Reflect on the relationship between education and employment through applied experience in a professional work situation.</p>
A2
<p>Reflect on learning attained in the workplace and apply feedback.</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>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A2
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<p>Task reflecting on the experience of the transition from university study to co-operative experiential learning in the workplace. The student will report on their workplace experience, discussing links and differences between academic study and workplace requirements, and identify challenges or problems for the purpose of developing strategies to resolve them. The specific format of the task is to be negotiated between the student, workplace supervisor and academic advisor; the task may be written, delivered as a live presentation, or in an audiovisual format.</p>
<p>Report</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
No
FedTASK
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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 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</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 Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
090399 - Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
240
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/cooph2001">View unit fees</a>
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