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Unit of Study ENVR3003 - Internship Study (2021)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Pre-requisites

    144 credit points in any SCU units.

  • Enrolment information

    This double-weighted capstone unit requires students to apply a range of learning outcomes from a variety of appropriate units to a workplace experience. All students must have their placement approved prior to starting the placement. Any student who starts their placement without approval will be required to cease work and will receive a failing grade.

Unit description

Introduces students to the requirements of the professional working environment and allows them to practise and reflect on workplace skills, under supervision outside of the University.  It prepares students for entry to the workforce after graduation. Students write an application and are interviewed for a professional position on completion of their placement.

Unit content

Content will depend on the placement.

Modules include

Introduction to Internship Study

Getting a placement

Workplace communication

Journal preparation

Interview preparation

 

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Lismore
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Online
Session1,2,3
N/A

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate understanding of the requirements of employment and workplace practices

apply interpersonal and technical skills necessary in their chosen field

demonstrate a willingness and capacity to undertake professional duties

write a cover letter, address selection criteria, develop a professional resume and perform well in a formal interview

critically assess and reflect on their workplace experience.

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Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.