School: Business and Law

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.

  • Unit Title

    Professional Internship I
  • Unit Code

    FBL6505
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    30
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Denise Alison JACKSON

Description

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.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

300 hours of work placement required.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have passed 120 credit points

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply technical skills and knowledge to a relevant program of work in a professional work environment.
  2. Illustrate evidence of professional conduct and ethical behaviour in the workplace.
  3. Demonstrate the use of non-technical skills required to succeed in a professional work environment
  4. Produce a professional skills portfolio which demonstrates critical reflective practice and effective contribution to the work environment

Unit Content

  1. Completion of work placement in an approved, professional work environment.
  2. Professional conduct and ethical behaviour in the workplace.
  3. Interacting, collaborating and networking with professionals in an Australian work environment.
  4. Development of a professional portfolio to demonstrate application of disciplinary knowledge and non-technical skills in a professional work environment.
  5. Self-assessment and critical reflection of performance and contribution to the professional work environment.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 11 x 2 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 21 x 2 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

WIL - Internship, Clinical or Professional placement (off-campus)

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.

Additional Learning Experience Information

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 may also be required to attend an additional on-campus session for debriefing and feedback purposes. 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 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/Lecturer as required. Students are expected to generate ideas relating to their program of work by liaising with both the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer and Workplace Supervisor on strategies for meeting expected outcomes and generating evidence of effective performance. 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.

Assessment

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportProgram of work appraisal20%
Reflective PracticeProfessional conduct review20%
PortfolioProfessional practice portfolio60%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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School: Business and Law

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.

  • Unit Title

    Professional Internship I
  • Unit Code

    FBL6505
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    30
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Stephanie Agnes MEEK

Description

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. As this unit focuses on the personal and professional development of the individual, no RPL will be considered for this unit.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

300 hours of work placement required.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have passed 120 credit points

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply technical skills and knowledge to a relevant program of work in a professional work environment.
  2. Demonstrate ethical behaviour and professional conduct in a work environment.
  3. Demonstrate the use of non-technical skills required to succeed in a professional work environment.
  4. Produce a professional skills portfolio which demonstrates critical reflective practice and effective contribution to the work environment.

Unit Content

  1. Completion of work placement in an approved, professional work environment.
  2. Professional conduct and ethical behaviour in the workplace.
  3. Interacting, collaborating and networking with professionals in an Australian work environment.
  4. Development of a professional portfolio to demonstrate application of disciplinary knowledge and non-technical skills in a professional work environment.
  5. Self-assessment and critical reflection of performance and contribution to the professional work environment.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 11 x 2 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 21 x 2 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

WIL - Internship, Clinical or Professional placement (off-campus)

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.

Additional Learning Experience Information

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 pre-determined 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 or telephone meetings with the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer. Students are expected to generate ideas relating to their program of work by liaising with both the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer and Workplace Supervisor on strategies for meeting expected outcomes and generating evidence of effective performance. 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.

Assessment

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportProgram of Work Appraisal20%
Reflective PracticeProfessional Conduct Review20%
PortfolioProfessional Practice Portfolio60%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportProgram of Work Appraisal20%
Reflective PracticeProfessional Conduct Review20%
PortfolioProfessional Practice Portfolio60%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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