Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Psychology and Social Science

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• Unit Title

  Professional Placement

• Unit Code

  CSV3113

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  30

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This 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 chosen field of employment. In undertaking this unit students will develop their own career goals and learning outcomes and will be required to demonstrate that they can perform compentencies in the role of a professional worker in their chosen field. Students will undertake a supervised professional placement in their discipline area.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 120 credit points

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 knowledge and understanding of cross cultural and international perspectives in theoretical learning and practical applications in the human service context.
3. Demonstrate the knowledge and skill requirements for graduate entry level employment in the human services field.
4. Develop a portfolio of knowledge and skills.
5. Display evidence of the integration of theoretical learning and practical application in working with people and organisations in the human service context.
6. 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 working with people and organisations in the human service context.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Workshops, online materials, simulation exercises, workplace placement/s.

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.

Text References

• Bright, J., & Earl, J. (2008). Résumés that get shortlisted: Proven strategies to get the job you want (3rd ed.). Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.
• Forde, C., McMahon, M., & Reeves, J. (2009). Putting together professional portfolios. London: Sage.
• Cooper, T. (2011). Portfolio assessment: A guide for students (2nd ed.). Perth, WA: Praxis Education.
• Rouillard, L. (2003). Goals and goal setting: Achieving measured objectives (3rd ed.). Menlo Park, CA: Crisp Learning.
• Villiers, A. D. (2000). How to address selection criteria: Improving your chances of being short-listed for a job. Canberra, ACT: DM Press.
• Reardon, R., Lenz, J., Sampson, J., & Peterson, G. (2006). Career development and planning: A comprehensive approach (2nd ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson.

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