Key facts
UNE unit code: WORK500
*You are viewing the 2024 version of this unit which may be subject to change in future.
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
The unit will enable you to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world workplace, and reflect on your experience, so you can increase your employability.
Your experience includes 120 hours of supervised professional activity or directed investigation in an Australian-based host workplace, plus not more than 30 hours of additional study, and assignment preparation.
Before you start, you’ll need to complete an Online Preparation unit, as well as find a host employer and a suitable academic to set your assessment. Please note that your work placement is not part of the academic assessment, but the hours will need to be confirmed by your host employer.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
The unit will include an Australian based work placement of 120 hours - this may be paid or unpaid. Existing employment may also be used if it is deemed relevant to the program of study that you are enrolled in at UNE.
This placement must be relevant to the student program of study and be approved by the Unit Co-ordinator.
No Advanced Standing will be granted for this unit or work already undertaken.
Some courses may not accommodate this unit.
This unit cannot be completed overseas. The work placement must be undertaken in Australia.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- identify and apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in the workplace;
- critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, and concepts as they apply to the workplace; and
- generate a suitable body of work in an appropriate format which demonstrates an integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more areas of practice.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employer Report | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Students complete a report identifying key information about their host employer. |
| Work Placement Portfolio | Yes | 65% | All offerings | Students complete a work placement portfolio of their experiences while on work placement. |
| Work Placement Readiness | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Students complete a series of tasks to demonstrate their readiness for work placement. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
A five-star experience
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Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
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QILT Student Experience Survey
Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024
Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.
We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
*The Good Universities Guide
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