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Abstract

This subject allows students to experience first-hand the requirements of working in industry and to develop a realistic understanding of the expectations placed upon workers within legal and practical contexts. During this subject important factors that shape the equine industry will be evaluated and their effect on industry practice appraised. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Industry ethics and expectations.Horse welfare and human safety.Environmental influences and stewardship.Career planning, skills development, goals and objectives setting.Professional development: communication skills, Australian Indigenous competency, professional practice, self-evaluation and reflection.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to justify their own and the behaviour of others in terms of industry ethics in relation to horse welfare and human safety;
2.
be able to identify and critically appraise personal and professional skills and career goals;
3.
be able to develop and demonstrate effective autonomous and team working skills;
4.
be able to problem solve within the industry context in the light of limitations and opportunities including Indigenous competency and as custodians of the environment;
5.
be able to tailor communications to different audiences as appropriate; and
6.
be able to assemble a workplace learning and professional development portfolio to an appropriate professional standard showing development, progression and reflective evaluation throughout.

Enrolment restrictions

This subject is specific to the Bachelor of Equine Science and Bachelor of Equine Science (Business Management).

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 140 hours Details Students are required to undertake a total of 20 days of extramural placement, divided into 2 x 10 day blocks, within businesses approved by CSU.  During these placements students are expected to be actively engaged in work activities for no less than seven hours per … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory work integrated learning will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.