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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.
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 will enable students to develop a broad range of work-related skills, knowledge and contacts which will enhance their technical and non-technical capabilities and career goals. Students must complete a minimum of eight weeks of work with a host organisation, on a full-time basis, which is equivalent to a minimum of 300 hours of work placement. Enrolment into this unit is by application ONLY and enrolment into the course will not guarantee a place on the internship program. Applicants will need to submit a Resume/CV and a statement addressing the selection criteria relevant to their selected internship, and attend an interview. Students must also have a minimum course Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 to be considered. As this unit focuses on the personal and professional development of the individual, no RPL will be considered for this unit.
300 hours of work placement required.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will be required to participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing an Internship, including documentation and risk management compliance. Students will also be required to attend an additional on-campus session for debriefing and feedback purposes. Student learning will be directed by the Unit Coordinator and there will be ongoing liaison between the Unit Coordinator and student to ensure effective performance in the pre-determined program of work and achievement of learning outcomes during the Internship period. Students will need to maintain regular email contact and attend meetings with the Unit Coordinator as required. Students are expected to generate ideas relating to their program of work by liaising with both the Unit Coordinator and Workplace Supervisor on strategies for meeting expected outcomes and generating evidence of effective performance. Internships and partners will be secured through the Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator, Workplace Opportunities Coordinator and/or the Unit 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.
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 appraisal | 25% |
| Portfolio | Professional practice portfolio | 75% |
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.
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 will enable students to develop a broad range of work-related skills, knowledge and contacts which will enhance their technical and non-technical capabilities and career goals. Students must complete a minimum of eight weeks of work with a host organisation, on a full-time basis, which is equivalent to a minimum of 300 hours of work placement. Enrolment into this unit is by application ONLY and enrolment into the course will not guarantee a place on the internship program. Applicants will need to submit a Resume/CV and a statement addressing the selection criteria relevant to their selected internship, and attend an interview. Students must also have a minimum course Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 to be considered. As this unit focuses on the personal and professional development of the individual, no RPL will be considered for this unit.
300 hours of work placement required.
Must have passed 120 credit points
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will be required to participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing an Internship, including documentation and risk management compliance. Students will also be required to attend an additional on-campus session for debriefing and feedback purposes. Student learning will be directed by the Unit Coordinator and there will be ongoing liaison between the Unit Coordinator and student to ensure effective performance in the pre-determined program of work and achievement of learning outcomes during the Internship period. Students will need to maintain regular email contact and attend meetings with the Unit Coordinator as required. Students are expected to generate ideas relating to their program of work by liaising with both the Unit Coordinator and Workplace Supervisor on strategies for meeting expected outcomes and generating evidence of effective performance. Internships and partners will be secured through the Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator, Workplace Opportunities Coordinator and/or the Unit 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.
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 appraisal | 25% |
| Presentation | Oral Presentation | 25% |
| Portfolio | Professional practice portfolio | 50% |
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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