ENVS3008
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
Testing your knowledge, application of skills and improving graduate employability, Work Integrated Learning allows students to integrate real world skills and experience with theoretical concepts and knowledge obtained during studies in the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management, Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science, Bachelor of Development Studies or Bachelor of Climate Science and Adaptation programs. Students will undertake a work-integrated placement in the private sector or similar placement in a university, government, NGO or community organisation in a role relevant to the practice of environmental science and management, or development studies, in a professional context.It is the student's responsibility to organise this placement or similar external activity for this course. Prior to approaching companies or organisations, students must consult the relevant Course Coordinator, who will ensure that the placement does not adversely affect other existing placement activities or courses of the University and is appropriate. Further details appear under Course Content below. Each student will require a nominated placement supervisor within the placement organisation. Proposed placements will be subject to a review and approval process, and students must not proceed with a placement until it has been formally approved by the University.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, within a professional workplace setting;
2. Work effectively as a team member, within a professional workplace setting;
3. Reflect on the application of theoretical knowledge to the practical tasks of the workplace;
4. Describe the array of skills required and opportunities available within their chosen career;
5. Demonstrate and articulate an awareness and understanding of the i) breadth of career and professional pathways available in the environmental and development sectors; and ii) contemporary opportunities and constraints to environmental management and development practice;
6. Demonstrate an understanding of workplace health and safety and environmental risks associated with environmental projects and development practice, and prepare written risk assessments taking into account specific workplace contexts.
Content
On commencing this course but before starting the placement, students will need to:
1. complete a compulsory workshop on professional practice prior to the commencement of the semester of enrolment and/or prior to approaching potential placement organisations.
2. complete a compulsory workplace induction and Workplace Health and Safety requirement. Full information on this compulsory component will be provided in the course outline.
In order to apply for approval to proceed with placement in this course, students are required to present to the course coordinator:
- an up-to-date CV;
- a final draft of the letter of application to the host organisation;
- contact details of the workplace supervisor at the host organisation;
- a 'Program of Activity Agreement' signed by the student and workplace supervisor, which will also be signed by the Course Coordinator;
- Risk assessment, safety documentation and quiz.
Students must complete the orientation workshop prior to the commencement of the semester of enrolment and/or prior to approaching potential placement organisations to cover course requirements, assessment processes, and workplace issues including appropriate ways to approach potential host organisations, professional standards of conduct, Equity and Diversity and WH&S requirements.
Requisite
This course replaces EMGT3130. If you have successfully completed EMGT3130 you cannot enrol in this course.
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 placement. Students therefore should have successfully completed at least 140 units of their program prior to enrolment in the course.
Assessment items
Demonstrated competency: Students must demonstrate competency in all listed assessments
Written Assignment: CV and Letter of Application
Written Assignment: Reflective Diary
Presentation: Seminar
Report: Placement Supervisor's Report
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
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Practical-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 140 hour(s) per term
- Students will be expected to attend 140 hours placement per term.
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 40 hour(s) per term
- Students are expected to spend an additional 40hrs Self Directed Learning and to complete all required assessments.
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 7 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
- Seminar: Assessment of placement - at completion of placement and after submission of reflective diary.
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
- Workshop: 4 hours of professional preparation workshop prior to placement.
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Practical-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 140 hour(s) per term
- Students will be expected to attend 140 hours placement per term.
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 40 hour(s) per term
- Students are expected to spend an additional 40hrs Self Directed Learning and to complete all required assessments.
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 7 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
- Seminar: Assessment of placement - at completion of placement and after submission of reflective diary.
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
- Workshop: 4 hours of professional preparation workshop prior to placement.
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Practical-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 140 hour(s) per term
- Students will be expected to attend 140 hours placement per term.
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 40 hour(s) per term
- Students are expected to spend an additional 40hrs Self Directed Learning and to complete all required assessments.
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 7 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
- Seminar: Assessment of placement - at completion of placement and after submission of reflective diary.
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
- Workshop: 4 hours of professional preparation workshop prior to placement.
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Practical-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 140 hour(s) per term
- Students will be expected to attend 140 hours placement per term.
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 40 hour(s) per term
- Students are expected to spend an additional 40hrs Self Directed Learning and to complete all required assessments.
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 7 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
- Seminar: Assessment of placement - at completion of placement and after submission of reflective diary.
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
- Workshop: 4 hours of professional preparation workshop prior to placement.
Course outline
- ENVS3008 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 200.8 KB)
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