Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Psychology and Social Science

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• Unit Title

  Children and Family Studies Professional Placement

• Unit Code

  CHN3113

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  30

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

Description

The unit offers students the opportunity to explore their professional development needs and prepare for future work through a process of individual needs assessment, flexible self-directed learning, reflective practice and the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts in their role as a children and family services worker. Students will undertake supervised practice and will be required to demonstrate they can perform competencies in the role of a professional worker in the children and family services field. The unit has a field based practicum component.

Prerequisite Rule

(Students must pass 8 units from CHN1101, CHN1102, CHN1103, CSV1103, PSY1101, PSY1102, PSY1111, PSY1204 OR Students must pass 6 units from CHN1101, CHN1102, CHN1103, CSV1101, CSV1102, CSV1103)

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CHN4118

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of health and environmental issues in the workplace.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skill requirements for graduate entry level employment in the children and family services field.
3. Develop a portfolio of knowledge and skills.
4. Display evidence of the integration of theoretical learning and practical application in working with children and families services across a range of contexts.
5. Engage in constructive personal evaluation with the workplace and university supervisors.

Unit Content

1. Competencies that will be assessed during placement.
2. Employment preparation.
3. Health and environmental issues in the workplace.
4. Professional work ethics.
5. Supervised placements to meet the competencies required of a professional worker in the children and family services field.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Workshops, online materials, simulation exercises, workplace placement.

Assessment

GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

• Villiers, A. D. (2005). How to address selection criteria: Improving your chances of winning a job (4th ed.). Hawker, ACT: Mental Nutrition.
• Reardon, R., Lenz, J., Sampson, J., & Peterson, G. (2006). Career development and planning: A comprehensive approach (2nd ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson.
• Bright, J., & Earl, J. (2008). Resumes that get shortlisted: Proven strategies to get the job you want (3rd ed.). Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.
• Cooper, T. (2011). Portfolio assessment: A guide for students (2nd ed.). Perth: Praxis Education.
• Forde, C., McMahon, M., & Reeves, J. (2009). Putting together professional portfolios. London: Sage.