Overview

This subject allows students to extend their formal academic learning beyond the classroom. Students complete a minimum of 100 hours of placement or experiential learning combined with academic activities that require reflection on self-efficacy, skill application and skill development. This subject provides students with opportunities to apply and adapt their … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Allied Health, Human Services & Sport

Subject coordinator

Susan McLeod

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

Yes

Subject instances

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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, Uni sourced
Entire subject or partial subject:Entire subject
Total hours/days required:

The subject will involve a minimum of 100 hours of placement or experiential learning combined with academic activities that require reflection on self-efficacy, skill application and skill development. It may take place over an intensive block or be spread over the teaching period.

Location of work based learning:Metro, Offshore - metro, Regional, Offshore - regional
Work based learning additional requirements:

For placements/programs involving international travel such as the New Colombo Plan:

  • Must be an Australian citizen.
  • Must hold a current passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.
  • Must hold a current international Covid certificate.
  • Must comply with all policies and agreements related to the New Colombo Plan Mobility  Project.

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Apply effective communication skills, professional attitudes and ethical behaviour in new professional or cultural environments.
2.
Develop graduate capabilities of autonomy, inquiry and analytical skills in preparation for and within a professional environment.
3.
Apply complex theoretical and practical nutrition and food or broader health knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.
4.
Appraise learning through a critical reflection relevant to a professional in a fieldwork setting.

Learning activities

Learning activities will vary based on each individual placement, and may involve:

  • Preparation and orientation sessions to the program/workplace
  • Practical and experiential learning in a real-world setting relevant to nutrition practice

Enrolment rules

Special conditions

Special conditions

Quota information

Quota management strategy: Merit based quota management
Quota reason:Placement/program places and/or funding is limited.
Quota - conditions or rules:

Written approval from the subject coordinator is required to enroll.