Abstract

This subject is designed to extend students' employability skills and their understanding of professional practice. The subject is also aimed at developing students' self reflection and self monitoring skills to help build their efficacy and confidence in the work place. As part of this subject, students will gain practical experience … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Journal keeping and reflective practicePersonal brandingOnline profile and resume developmentCareer planningJob application and interview techniquesSupervised placement equivalent to 210 hoursWorkplace guidance and support.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to define, evaluate, and reflect on employability skills to plan appropriate professional development activities;
2.
be able to explore, develop and evaluate a personal career plan;
3.
be able to develop practical competence through personal professional experience by participating in work placement;
4.
be able to learn and assess through reflection the required practical and technical skills required of an entry level professional:
5.
be able to prepare an effective job application; and
6.
be able to explore and enhance personal brand development through academic application and self-development.

Enrolment restrictions

Postgraduate students only

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 210 hours Details Students are given the opportunity to develop their employability skills through 210 hours of activity completed as a work placement. over 30 days