Unit of Study HOTL6017 - Industry Internship A (2027)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

PG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty/College

The Hotel School Australia
Placement

Yes

Anti-requisites

HOTL6011 - Industry Internship A

Enrolment information

The purpose of work integrated learning is to apply knowledge and skills from the current degree to the work placement. As such, advanced standing for prior work experience will not be considered for this unit. Please note that Industry Internship A is an advanced unit and should only be attempted towards the end of your course.
Enrolment restriction

All internship positions will need to be approved by the Unit Assessor. A Notice of Placement form is required PRIOR to commencing the internship. Students enrolling in both Industry Internship A and Industry Internship B will need to submit a request for further Unit Assessor approval.

Unit description

Assists students to critically reflect on the relationship between their academic studies and the workplace environment by providing a minimum 300 hours (maximum 450 hours) of practical workplace experience over a dual term period within the larger hospitality environment. This unit enables students to gain an understanding of the requirements of their chosen sector.

Unit content

Planning for work experience success
Critical incident
Internal service quality and external service quality
Impact of external environments on hospitality operations
Leaders in hospitality
Preparing for the industry-based project

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Brisbane	Dual Term1,2,3,4 Term2,5	Dual Term1,2,3,4 Term2,5
Melbourne	Dual Term1,2,3,4 Term2,5	Dual Term1,2,3,4 Term2,5
Online	Dual Term1,2,3,4 Term2,5	N/A
Sydney	Dual Term1,2,3,4 Term2,5	Dual Term1,2,3,4 Term2,5

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:

describe the nature, scope, breadth and variety of employment in your chosen sector

critically evaluate the skills and attitudes required for successful employment in your chosen sector

apply concepts learnt at THSA to engage in meaningful and productive employment in your chosen sector

critically analyse the challenges of being a successful employee in your chosen sector through self-reflection.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Placement minimum 300 hours (over the term)

Assessment
Short written response	10%
Presentation	10%
Peer Review	10%
Journal	50%
Presentation	20%
Evaluation	SR

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Placement minimum 300 hours (over the dual term)

Assessment
Peer Review	10%
Presentation	10%
Short written response	10%
Journal	50%
Evaluation	SR
Presentation	20%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Placement minimum 300 hours (over the term)

Assessment
Short written response	10%
Presentation	10%
Peer Review	10%
Journal	50%
Presentation	20%
Evaluation	SR

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Placement minimum 300 hours (over the dual term)

Assessment
Peer Review	10%
Presentation	10%
Short written response	10%
Journal	50%
Evaluation	SR
Presentation	20%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Placement minimum 300 hours (over the term)

Assessment
Short written response	10%
Presentation	10%
Peer Review	10%
Journal	50%
Presentation	20%
Evaluation	SR

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Placement minimum 300 hours (over the dual terms)

Assessment
Peer Review	10%
Presentation	10%
Short written response	10%
Journal	50%
Evaluation	SR
Presentation	20%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Placement minimum 300 hours (over the term)

Assessment
Short written response	10%
Presentation	10%
Peer Review	10%
Journal	50%
Presentation	20%
Evaluation	SR

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Placement minimum 300 hours (over the dual term)

Assessment
Peer Review	10%
Presentation	10%
Short written response	10%
Journal	50%
Evaluation	SR
Presentation	20%