ENM424 Environmental Internship (24)
Abstract|
This subject develops in students skills related to a number of management systems such as those to focused on assets, risk, finances, and capacity. Students undertake a project with an environmental business, agency or government department and gain key admininstrative and workplace skills that employers want environmental graduates to possess. Students work for 10-12 weeks in an approved industry placement relevant to the course. As such it is a capstone subject (i.e. a subject that integrates your prior learning in other subjects) for all your other subjects. Assessment is by assignments based on the industry placement where the student investigates and reflects upon the context and processes of management in the work environment they observe and experience and an analysis of management outcomes.The subject contains a total estimated workload of 480 hours. On completion the student will have demonstrated the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to professional practice. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Albury-Wodonga Campus | Session 2 | | Distance | Albury-Wodonga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ENM424
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Environmental Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management (Integrated Honours). |
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| Incompatible subject(s) |
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| ENM309 ENM414 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- demonstrate the ability to apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge to a range of contexts in professional work
- be able to apply critical thinking and problem solving methods to a field of work
- be able to demonstrate communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas in the workplace
- be able to take responsibility and accountability for their own professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
- be able to adopt appropriate courses of action to achieve career aspirations.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- The syllabus is dependant upon the area of specialisation and will be negotiated between the student and their Subject Coordinator. Each student will however:
- select a professional experience that falls within one of the specialist areas offered
- undertake a critical evaluation of the concerns, strategies and processes necessary for their experience
- undertake analysis in the preparation for, planning of and implementation of the placement
- apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge to a range of contexts in professional work and use communication skills to be part of a work team
- undertake analysis of the goals and achievements of the placement
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Work Place Learning| This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 55 days duration.
This is project based learning experience within organisations that are likely to offer employment to graduates from the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
