Professional Practice Major

Notes

Important notes

• Internship requirement

  Students will undertake a minimum of 900 hours of learning in a work setting. The 900 hours will be structured as 225 hours of learning in a work setting across four 30-credit point units taken over two years. During their work-integrated learning experience, students will undertake projects and tasks that are related to their primary major and course learning outcomes. Internships will be secured through the work-integrated learning team, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student. Terms of payment, if any, will be negotiated on an individual basis.

  Attendance requirements

  Students are required to attend host organisations to complete their 900 hours of learning in a work setting over four semesters. Host organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends. Students will work on a part-time basis to complete the 225 hours of learning in each unit although hours will vary and may be organised on an individual basis. Students may be required to attend virtual and/or face-to-face sessions as instructed by the Unit Coordinator.

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  Students must complete the relevant risk management documentation prescribed by the work-integrated learning team, in accordance with ECU policy and procedures. Students should be aware of any work-related restrictions in their visa conditions, if applicable. They must also provide any documentation required by their host partner, including police clearances and immunisations. Required documentation is likely to vary across host organisations.

  Professional practice rules

  Students are expected to behave in a professional manner in the work setting and adhere to the partner organisation’s and/or industry's Code of Conduct. They are also required to meet the requirements outlined in the SBL WIL Guidelines for Students’. Host organisations are expected to the meet the requirements outlined in the 'SBL WIL Guidelines for Collaborators'.

Learning Outcomes

1. Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
2. Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in professional contexts.
3. Solve complex problems with critical thinking in professional contexts.
4. Generate innovative and creative ideas in professional contexts.
5. Communicate effectively in professional contexts.
6. Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
7. Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.