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<p>This unit assists students with their transition into employment by providing the knowledge and skills required to work in professional settings. Students will engage in active-learning designed to enable an enhanced understanding of professional practice, including professional boundaries, etiquette, and expectations. Students will reflect on and enhance their skills in a range of professional areas, which may include organisation, efficiency, and conflict management. Students will integrate the knowledge accumulated throughout the unit and apply it to future placement and employment experiences.</p>
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<p>MODULE 1 (weeks 1,2,3) – Understanding professional work environments Week 1 Professional identity Week 2 Expectations in the professional workplace Week 3 Working effectively within the professional setting MODULE 2 (weeks 4,5,6) – Industry Overview Week 4 Government roles Week 5 Non-government and community-based roles Week 6 Research and policy work MODULE 3 (weeks 7,8,9) – Professional Skills Week 7 Administration, organisation and reporting Week 8 Leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution Week 9 Client-facing skills & case management MODULE 4 (weeks 10,11,12) – Entering the workforce Week 10 Career planning Week 11 Job applications Week 12 Interviews</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit assists students with their transition into employment by providing the knowledge and skills required to work in professional settings. Students will engage in active-learning designed to enable an enhanced understanding of professional practice, including professional boundaries, etiquette, and expectations. Students will reflect on and enhance their skills in a range of professional areas, which may include organisation, efficiency, and conflict management. Students will integrate the knowledge accumulated throughout the unit and apply it to future placement and employment experiences.</p>
Unit content
<p>MODULE 1 (weeks 1,2,3) – Understanding professional work environments Week 1 Professional identity Week 2 Expectations in the professional workplace Week 3 Working effectively within the professional setting MODULE 2 (weeks 4,5,6) – Industry Overview Week 4 Government roles Week 5 Non-government and community-based roles Week 6 Research and policy work MODULE 3 (weeks 7,8,9) – Professional Skills Week 7 Administration, organisation and reporting Week 8 Leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution Week 9 Client-facing skills & case management MODULE 4 (weeks 10,11,12) – Entering the workforce Week 10 Career planning Week 11 Job applications Week 12 Interviews</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
099903 - Criminology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/crjus3204">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>( must have completed all of "CRJUS1283" / "CRJUS1284" or must have completed all of "ATSGC1283" / "ATSGC1284" 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 "CRJUS2%"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "CRJUS3203"</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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K1
<p>Reflect on professional practice and examine the factors that shape professional identity</p>
K2
<p>Explore the nature of roles within and around the Criminal Justice setting, both government and non-government</p>
K3
<p>Explore the range of skills that are central to working effectively in professional settings</p>
K4
<p>Examine organisational policies, procedures, codes of conduct, and ethical obligations and the broader legislative context of professional practice.</p>
K5
<p>Access and examine current employment opportunities in criminal justice and related settings and understand the processes used to recruit and select staff.</p>
S1
<p>Develop critical reflection skills for professional practice.</p>
S2
<p>Develop written and verbal communication skills to undertake professional practice.</p>
S3
<p>Develop skills in applying for positions, including compiling a job application</p>
A1
<p>Apply an understanding of skills required to work with other professionals and other service providers.</p>
A2
<p>Analyse and reflect on the nature of professional work, particularly in criminal justice related settings.</p>
A3
<p>Apply knowledge of recruitment and selection methods and processes</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Module 2: Industry insight report</p>
<p>Written report</p>
<p>40%-50%</p>
K2, K3, K4, S1, A1, A2
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<p>Module 4: Job application</p>
<p>Written + video presentation</p>
<p>50%-60%</p>
K1, K2, K5, S2, S3, A1, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
No
FedTASK
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>
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.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
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.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
099903 - Criminology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/crjus3204">View unit fees</a>
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