Available in 2024
Course code

PSYC3002

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

It is time to apply your theory of psychology to the real world. This course requires students to integrate key concepts and best practice theory with practical workplace placement experience. As part of this course, students will undertake work-related placement activities to position themselves for a career after graduation. This consists of combining theory with work-integrated experiential learning supported by online learning modules, workshops, and career guidance. Students may undertake their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements in a broad range of key WIL areas such as Non-Government Organisations, community and volunteer organisations, industry and research laboratories. Students who have successfully completed 160 units at 1000, 2000 or 3000 level (or at the discretion of the Course Coordinator), will be allocated to placements by the Course Coordinator and their preferences may be taken into account. In some cases students may source their own placements if approved by the Course Coordinator.


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. Develop a work plan that identifies workplace responsibilities and identifies learning objectives in collaboration with workplace supervisor.

2. Accurately record, report and correctly store workplace records in accordance with workplace policies and procedures.

3. Reflect on and evaluate achievement of identified WIL objectives.

4. Identify and discuss the differences between expected and actual outcomes.

5. Identify workplace best practice strategies, workplace health and safety issues and ethical considerations in the workplace.

6. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


Content

  • Best practice tools for applied psychology in the workplace
  • Work Health and Safety, Risk and Organisational Policies assessments
  • Developing a career portfolio
  • Self-management and reflection in the workplace

Requisite

This course is only available to students who are enrolled in the

Bachelor of Psychological Science [40099],

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced) [40211],

Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science [40271],

Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business [40288],

Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Communication [40289],

Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [40290], or the

Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Social Science [40291].


Assumed knowledge

Successful completion of 160 units at 1000, 2000 or 3000 level.


Assessment items

Demonstrated competency: Students must demonstrate competency in all listed assessments (Individual)
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Quiz: Online Quiz
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Proposal / Plan: Placement Agreement Form
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Presentation: Video presentation
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

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

Report: Placement Completion Form
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Online Activity-1
  • Online 4 hour(s) per term
  • Students complete online learning modules related to best practice for Work Integrated Learning. Includes equity and diversity; professional standards; Work Health & Safety, ethics and safety issues.
Placement-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 140 hour(s) per term
  • Placements may be on or off campus.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 9 hour(s) per term
  • Students receive briefings on essential requirements for the workplace, course requirements; assessment procedures and career development. Workshops include developing placement plans, conducting placement risk assessments, record keeping.

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Online Activity-1
  • Online 4 hour(s) per term
  • Students complete online learning modules related to best practice for Work Integrated Learning. Includes equity and diversity; professional standards; Work Health & Safety, ethics and safety issues.
Placement-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 140 hour(s) per term
  • Placements may be on or off campus.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 9 hour(s) per term
  • Students receive briefings on essential requirements for the workplace, course requirements; assessment procedures and career development. Workshops include developing placement plans, conducting placement risk assessments, record keeping.

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Online Activity-1
  • Online 4 hour(s) per term
  • Students complete online learning modules related to best practice for Work Integrated Learning. Includes equity and diversity; professional standards; Work Health & Safety, ethics and safety issues.
Placement-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 140 hour(s) per term
  • Placements may be on or off campus.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 9 hour(s) per term
  • Students receive briefings on essential requirements for the workplace, course requirements; assessment procedures and career development. Workshops include developing placement plans, conducting placement risk assessments, record keeping.

Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Online Activity-1
  • Online 4 hour(s) per term
  • Students complete online learning modules related to best practice for Work Integrated Learning. Includes equity and diversity; professional standards; Work Health & Safety, ethics and safety issues.
Placement-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 140 hour(s) per term
  • Placements may be on or off campus.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 9 hour(s) per term
  • Students receive briefings on essential requirements for the workplace, course requirements; assessment procedures and career development. Workshops include developing placement plans, conducting placement risk assessments, record keeping.

Course outline