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CRJUS3205 - Work Integrated Learning: Professional Practice
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<p>This course assists students with their transition into employment through the provision of direct professional experience ('placement'). Students will be required to undertake one of several Work Integrated Learning options (150-200 hours) which may include direct placement, voluntary work, research or project work. Through their placement students will gain exposure to the nature of professional settings and associated expectations, gaining experience to prepare them for future careers.</p>
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<p>Students must complete 150-200 hours across any of the following placement options:- direct placement, voluntary position, research, project work. Placement opportunities are advertised on In Place and students must follow the application instructions to apply, including submitting required documents for verification (police check, medical declaration, working with children check), as well as submitting a cover letter and resume. Applications will then be assessed and appropriate students short-listed for opportunities. If requested, students must undertake interviews with staff/placement providers to determine their suitability. The placement provider will then decide on the suitable candidate/s for the opportunity. Once placed, students are allocated a 'task supervisor' (agency contact) and a 'field liaison' (university contact), with whom they must meet at the beginning, middle, and end of their placement to track and assess their progress. Students are assessed against four general competency areas using a four-point scale. An average score across the competency areas is calculated at the end of the placement to produce an overall grade relating to placement performance. In addition, students will be required to complete a detailed journal of their placement experience, reflecting on the skills gained during placement, as well as opportunities for further development. Students maybe required to attend 3-4 classes held throughout the semester, which provide an opportunity to share and reflect on their placement experience with other students, seeking advice and guidance where needed.</p>
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<p>This course assists students with their transition into employment through the provision of direct professional experience ('placement'). Students will be required to undertake one of several Work Integrated Learning options (150-200 hours) which may include direct placement, voluntary work, research or project work. Through their placement students will gain exposure to the nature of professional settings and associated expectations, gaining experience to prepare them for future careers.</p>
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<p>Students must complete 150-200 hours across any of the following placement options:- direct placement, voluntary position, research, project work. Placement opportunities are advertised on In Place and students must follow the application instructions to apply, including submitting required documents for verification (police check, medical declaration, working with children check), as well as submitting a cover letter and resume. Applications will then be assessed and appropriate students short-listed for opportunities. If requested, students must undertake interviews with staff/placement providers to determine their suitability. The placement provider will then decide on the suitable candidate/s for the opportunity. Once placed, students are allocated a 'task supervisor' (agency contact) and a 'field liaison' (university contact), with whom they must meet at the beginning, middle, and end of their placement to track and assess their progress. Students are assessed against four general competency areas using a four-point scale. An average score across the competency areas is calculated at the end of the placement to produce an overall grade relating to placement performance. In addition, students will be required to complete a detailed journal of their placement experience, reflecting on the skills gained during placement, as well as opportunities for further development. Students maybe required to attend 3-4 classes held throughout the semester, which provide an opportunity to share and reflect on their placement experience with other students, seeking advice and guidance where needed.</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
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
200
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/crjus3205">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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<p>Examine organisational policies, procedures, and guidelines required to work effectively in the professional setting</p>
K2
<p>Investigate opportunities for learning to develop professional skills aligned with career aspirations</p>
K3
<p>Explore advanced capabilities required to work effectively in a professional capacity</p>
S1
<p>Develop skills in effective communication and collaboration, reflecting professionalism and collegiality</p>
S2
<p>Develop skills in working effectively, including using initiative and applying course knowledge</p>
S3
<p>Develop organisation and time-management skills to ensure timely delivery of expected outputs</p>
S4
<p>Develop capability to accept constructive feedback, reflecting on areas for professional development</p>
A1
<p>Apply an understanding of professionalism in working with others during placement</p>
A2
<p>Apply knowledge gained from studies during the placement opportunity</p>
A3
<p>Apply understanding of relevant policy frameworks, legislation, regulations, and workplace codes of conduct</p>
A4
<p>Reflect on and apply the feedback received during placement to advance professional skills</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Placement performance - level of competency across four general skill areas during placement (documented in WIL workbook)</p>
<p>Practical</p>
<p>70-80%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Placement reflection - detailed reflection on placement experience, including skills gained and areas for further development</p>
<p>Journal</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K3, S4, A4
Supplementary assessment available:
No
FedTASK
FedTASK
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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.
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:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
099903 - Criminology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
200
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/crjus3205">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: CRJUS3205 - U1.2