ARBE3030Work Integrated Learning in the Built Environment

Course handbook

Description

This course allows you to integrate skills and experience in construction and architecture with theoretical concepts and knowledge obtained during your studies through the completion of a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience. Skills and experience include, but not limited to, writing skills of CV and letter of application, presentation skills in the job market etc. By the end of the course, students will have improvements on job application skills, overall industry knowledge, and graduate employability. Students may complete their WIL Experience within a range of professional contexts including the private sector, government, university, NGOs or community organisations.The student will have an active role in organising this WIL experience, however, students will need to consult with the Course Coordinator prior to approaching companies or organisations. The Course Coordinator will ensure the WIL experience is appropriate and does not adversely affect other existing WIL activities or courses of the University. A nominated supervisor within the host organisation will be required. In addition to the 140 hours of WIL, students will be expected to complete up to 40 hours of addition study load, which includes the completion of assessments, and on-campus contact hours.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Contribute as part of a team to achieve workplace tasks and resolve workplace problems.

2. Communicate effectively in the workplace, both verbally and in writing.

3. Reflect on application of theoretical knowledge to practical tasks of the workplace.

4. Demonstrate WHS skills applicable to the chosen workplace.

5. Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.

6. Produce a current CV and a letter of application for a role in your chosen career.

Content

The topics to be covered include:

• Complete a workshop on professional practice prior to approaching potential placement organisations 
• Complete a workshop on general construction induction to obtain a white card. This can include a Workplace Safety Induction and any associated Risk Assessment
• Complete a workshop on writing skills of CV and letter of application
• Complete a workshop on presentation skills for job interview.
• Engage in a Work Integrated Learning experience.

Assumed knowledge

For students to derive maximum value from this course and to ensure that the host organisations derive substantive benefits as well, it is essential that students have a satisfactory knowledge and skills base prior to WIL. Students therefore should have successfully completed at least 140 units of their program prior to enrolment in the course.

Assessment items

Portfolio: Pre-Placement Documents
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Journal: Reflective Learning Journal
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Participation: Complete Placement
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Compulsory Requirements

Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:

• WHS Requirement - Students must complete a Workplace Safety Induction or Risk Assessment. - Failure to complete the placement organisation WHS-Safety Induction and Risk Assessment will constitute a fail in this course. The organisation MAY offer an alternate time at their discretion though there is no obligation from them to do so.

Contact hours

Summer 1 - 2024 - Online

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Semester 1 - 2024 - Online

Trimester 2 - 2024 - Online

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Semester 2 - 2024 - Online

Course outline

• ARBE3030 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 134.3 KB)