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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
In this unit, students will undertake an internship with a public, private or not-for-profit organisation which is relevant to their academic studies. This unit builds on the skills acquired in FBL3400, a prerequisite to this Internship unit. It will enable students to further develop their work-related skills, knowledge and contacts which will enhance their graduate capabilities and career goals. It will also provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate leadership and autonomy in a work-based project. Students must complete a minimum of 300 hours of work with a host organisation. The timing and terms of the internship are flexible and may be negotiated between the student, Unit Coordinator/Lecturer and host organisation. The internship will be based on an approved work-based project which comprises a number of preset learning objectives. Internships and partners will be secured through the Work Placement Coordinator 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. Internships can be completed in all majors or discipline areas as well as general business opportunities. Enrolment into this unit is by application ONLY. Students are required to apply prior to the start of semester. They will need to submit a Resume/CV and a statement addressing the selection criteria relevant to their selected internship, and attend an interview. As this unit focuses on the personal and professional development of the individual, no Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)will be considered for this unit.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will undertake, and be assessed on, authentic activities through engagement with industry and community partners.
Work done in an actual workplace in which the student applies discipline-specific knowledge and skills, supervised by an industry professional separate from an ECU campus or location.
Students must complete a minimum of 300 hours of work with a host organisation. This is typically structured as eight weeks work on a full-time basis (37.5 hours) but working arrangements may vary on an individual basis. Students will be required to participate in an on-campus or online induction on the requirements and procedures for completing an Internship, including documentation and risk management compliance. Student learning will be directed by the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer and there will be ongoing liaison between the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer and student to ensure effective performance in the work-based project and achievement of learning outcomes during the Internship period. Students will need to maintain regular email contact and may be asked to participate in face-to-face or telephone meetings with the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer. Students are expected to work autonomously, show initiative and generate ideas relating to their project by liaising with the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer and Workplace Supervisor on strategies for meeting expected outcomes and generating evidence of effective performance.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework 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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Project Proposal | 20% |
| Project | Work-Based Project | 50% |
| Reflective Practice | Supervisor Evaluation with Reflective Commentary | 30% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
In this unit, students will undertake an internship with a public, private or not-for-profit organisation which is relevant to their academic studies. This unit builds on the skills acquired in FBL3400, a prerequisite to this Internship unit. It will enable students to further develop their professional capabilities, knowledge and contacts to help progress their careers. It will also provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate leadership and autonomy in a structured program of work. Students must complete a minimum of 225 hours of work with a host organisation. The terms of the internship are flexible and may be negotiated between the student, Unit Coordinator/Lecturer and host organisation. The internship will be based on an approved program of work which involves students undertaking meaningful work that is relevant to their degree. Internships and partners will be secured by the School of Business and Law Work Integrated Learning team or can be organised by the students themselves. Any opportunities secured by students will be vetted to ensure they provide a suitable learning opportunityexperience. Terms of payment, if any, will be negotiated on an individual basis. Enrolment into this unit is by application ONLY and entry requires students to participate in a recruitment and selection process. As this unit focuses on the personal and professional development of the individual, no Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered for this unit.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will undertake, and be assessed on, authentic activities through engagement with industry and community partners.
Work done in an actual workplace in which the student applies discipline-specific knowledge and skills, supervised by an industry professional separate from an ECU campus or location.
Students must complete a minimum of 225 hours of relevant work experience with a host organisation. This is typically structured as six to seven weeks work on a full-time basis but working arrangements may vary on an individual basisindividually. Students will be required to participate in an on-campus or online induction on the requirements and procedures for completing an Internship, including documentation and risk management compliance. Student learning will be directed by the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer and there will be ongoing liaison between the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer and student to ensure effective performance in the program of work and achievement of learning outcomes during the Internship period. Students will need to maintain regular email contact and may be asked to participate in face-to-face, online or telephone meetings with the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer. Students are expected to work autonomously, show initiative and generate ideas relating to their program of work by liaising with the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer and Workplace Supervisor on strategies for meeting expected outcomes and generating evidence of effective performance.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework 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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Program of Work Proposal | 20% |
| Project | Program of Work Report | 50% |
| Reflective Practice | Supervisor Evaluation with Reflective Commentary | 30% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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