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Unit Set Information

Professional Practice Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code MAAALQ

The Professional Practice major provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in a minimum of 900 hours of meaningful learning in a work setting over two years. Students will work on a part-time basis during their second and third years of study, developing and applying professional capabilities, and skills and knowledge related to their course learning outcomes and primary major. The major will prepare students for future work and career through professional socialisation, networking and career development learning. Enrolment in the major is by application only during students’ first semester of university study.

Disclaimer

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Commerce

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup

Unit Set Coordinator

Prof Denise JACKSON

Internship Requirement

Students will undertake a minimum of 900 hours of learning in a work setting. The 900 hours will be structured as 225 hours of learning in a work setting across four 30-credit point units taken over two years. During their work-integrated learning experience, students will undertake projects and tasks that are related to their primary major and course learning outcomes. Internships will be secured through the work-integrated learning team, 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.

Duty of care

Students must complete the relevant risk management documentation prescribed by the work-integrated learning team, in accordance with ECU policy and procedures. Students should be aware of any work-related restrictions in their visa conditions, if applicable. They must also provide any documentation required by their host partner, including police clearances and immunisations. Required documentation is likely to vary across host organisations.

Attendance requirements

Students are required to attend host organisations to complete their 900 hours of learning in a work setting over four semesters. Host organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends. Students will work on a part-time basis to complete the 225 hours of learning in each unit although hours will vary and may be organised on an individual basis. Students may be required to attend virtual and/or face-to-face sessions as instructed by the Unit Coordinator.

Prerequisites

Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce course and be enrolled in a major. They must have completed SBL1800 Future Work and Career and have completed 120 credit points when they commence the major.

Application process

During their first year of full-time study, students will be invited to apply to participate in the major. Eligible students will be required to participate in a recruitment process which could involve submitting recruitment documents and attending an interview (virtual or face-to-face) with the work-integrated learning team and prospective industry partners. Interested students can obtain more information from the work-integrated learning team.

Enrolment process

Students cannot self-enrol into the four units that comprise the major. Students who are offered a place in the major will be enrolled manually into the four units by the work-integrated learning team.

Professional practice rules

Students are expected to behave in a professional manner in the work setting and adhere to the partner organisation’s and/or industry's Code of Conduct. They are also required to meet the requirements outlined in the SBL WIL Guidelines for Students’. Host organisations are expected to the meet the requirements outlined in the 'SBL WIL Guidelines for Collaborators'.

Implications of failing

All four units are designated as a requirement of the major and may only be attempted once, unless otherwise determined by Progression Panel. Students who fail a unit within the major cannot progress into the next unit in the major and will be counseled by the Course Coordinator as to options. Students who fail an academic unit within the major may be awarded an alternative academic unit through RPL. Student cases will be considered on an individual basis.

Learning Outcomes

1. Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
2. Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in professional contexts.
3. Solve complex problems with critical thinking in professional contexts.
4. Generate innovative and creative ideas in professional contexts.
5. Communicate effectively in professional contexts.
6. Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
7. Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.

Major Structure

# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a School has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by the School Progression Panel.

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