INDUSTRY PLACEMENT

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Overview

This subject allows students to extend their formal academic learning beyond the classroom. Students complete a minimum of 100 hours of work placement combined with academic activities that require reflection on self-efficacy, skill application and skill development. Placements are expected to be self-sourced by students and be related to their studies. Subject to approval from the University, placements can be undertaken within an organisation, remotely, or as a virtual experience. This subject provides students with opportunities to apply and adapt their skills to a real-world environment and network with employers. It brings together the expertise of industry partners and La Trobe University staff for the benefit of students' professional development.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

Rachael Baron

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities

Work based learning (placement):Yes

Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Self sourced

Entire subject or partial subject:Entire subject

Total hours/days required:

100 hours

Location of work based learning:Flexible

Work based learning additional requirements:

Students are required to self-source an approved industry placement or successfully obtain a university-sourced placement to occur within Australia prior to commencement of semester. Students may require a Working With Children Check or Police Check, subject to placement requirements.

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Work with an organisation to design and plan the scope and aims of a project to complete in a 100-hour work placement.

Perform at a professional level, work tasks and projects by applying discipline knowledge and employability skills in professional contexts.

Collaborate with team members in professional contexts to achieve negotiated project and organisational outcomes.

Communicate effectively with team members from different backgrounds, using in-person and technology-based communication channels.

Critically appraise your professional development achievements, employability and career development needs.

Learning activities

Work based learning placement, career development learning modules, workshops, self-reflection activities

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