Available in 2024
Course code

SCIE3002

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

This Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course allows you to apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills obtained during your Bachelor of Science studies in a professional context. Students may complete their WIL 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

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 with others, including managers, and work effectively as a team member in a professional context.

2. Demonstrate through practice the capacity to apply and reflect on learning in their program.

3. Identify and discuss the array of skills required and opportunities available in a chosen career.

4. Describe and articulate the breadth of career and professional pathways available in the science sector and beyond.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of workplace health and safety and environmental risks.

6. Prepare written risk assessments taking into account specific workplace contexts.


Content

The topics to be covered include:

  • A compulsory workshop on professional practice prior to the commencement of the semester of enrolment and/or prior to approaching potential placement organisations
  • A compulsory workplace induction and Workplace Health and Safety requirement. Full information on this compulsory component will be provided in the course outline
  • 140 hours of Work Integrated Learning
  • Reflecting on Work Integrated Learning
  • Communicating on WIL experiences

Requisite

Students must have successfully completed SCIE2002 or SCIE2003.


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

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

Portfolio: CV and letter of application
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

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

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

Report: Placement Supervisor's Report
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

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Placement-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 140 hour(s) per term
  • Students must complete the minimum number of hours with their host organisations. Workplace inductions will be undertaken at the workplace at a date and time arranged by the host organisation.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions and complete the safety/knowledge induction.
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)
  • Individual seminar presentations on the WIL activity and experience.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
  • Pre- placement workshop on Professional Practice

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Placement-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 140 hour(s) per term
  • Students must complete the minimum number of hours with their host organisations. Workplace inductions will be undertaken at the workplace at a date and time arranged by the host organisation.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions and complete the safety/knowledge induction.
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)
  • Individual seminar presentations on the WIL activity and experience.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
  • Pre- placement workshop on Professional Practice

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Placement-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 140 hour(s) per term
  • Students must complete the minimum number of hours with their host organisations. Workplace inductions will be undertaken at the workplace at a date and time arranged by the host organisation.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions and complete the safety/knowledge induction.
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)
  • Individual seminar presentations on the WIL activity and experience.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
  • Pre- placement workshop on Professional Practice

Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Placement-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 140 hour(s) per term
  • Students must complete the minimum number of hours with their host organisations. Workplace inductions will be undertaken at the workplace at a date and time arranged by the host organisation.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions and complete the safety/knowledge induction.
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)
  • Individual seminar presentations on the WIL activity and experience.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
  • Pre- placement workshop on Professional Practice

Course outline