ASC581 Professional Industry Practicum 2 (8)
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The purpose of this subject is to either prepare students to enter or progress in their chosen career in a supported manner that encourages personal and professional development. This subject allows students to take the knowledge gained in previous subjects and apply it within a business/profession context. The practicum consists of 15 days of placement within an approved business, during which students are expected to be actively engaged in activity for no less than 7 hours per day.
During practicum, students are evaluated on a range of assessment tasks designed to encourage reflection of their own professional/personal development as well as improve their communication and interpersonal skills, technical competency, and self-learning and problem solving skills. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ASC581
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 Animal and Veterinary Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Restricted to students enrolled in a Masters qualification |
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| Related subject(s) |
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ASC381 Paired Subject
ASC380 Paired Subject
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to work effectively and show formed linkages with the part of Industry towards which they have a career orientation;
- be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of animal welfare in the animal and associated industries;
- be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical responsibilities of the animal and associated industries in relation to individual clients, animals, the community and society;
- be able to participate effectively as part of a team;
- be able to discuss the complexities of industry practice in context;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to identify problems within the workplace and demonstrate problem-solving skills;
- be able to clearly identify personal goals and learning needs with regard to professional practice and development including an ability to learn independently;
- be able to maintain a portfolio identifying practicum experiences and the learning that has taken place as a result of these experiences; and
- be able to demonstrate professional conduct within a workplace.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Personnel and professional development, including interpersonal skills
- Problem solving within a business/industry context
- How to develop a professional portfolio
- Workplace dynamics
- Commercial acumen
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Work Place Learning| This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 15 days duration.
Students are required to spend 15 working days within a single industry placement. This industry placement must differ to that undertaken in ASC580 Professional Industry Practicum 1.
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Specialised Resources|
As students are required to complete this subject in industry placements they may incur travel and accommodation costs.
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
