VSC507 Clinical Related Disciplines Practicum (16)

The aim of this subject is to obtain training and develop advanced skills and knowledge in the selected and/or related disciplines of the profession, undertake systematic investigation and critical reflection of the theory and professional practice and integrate the current and new knowledge.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 3 (90)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC507. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

The subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Veterinary Studies

Subject Relationships

VSC707 Paired Subject

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to develop cognitive skills and intellectual independence to demonstrate advanced understanding of theoretical knowledge underpinning the selected and/or related disciplines
  • Be able to develop advanced cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate advanced understanding of theoretical knowledge underpinning the discipline
  • Be able to reflect critically on that theory and professional practice and integration of current and new knowledge and evaluate common practices in the clinical field

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The candidate will select the related discipline(s) and location(s) for professional placement(s) for this subject, under the guidance of the principal supervisor.
  • The candidate will identify the goals and learning objectives of the professional placement, under the guidance of the principal supervisor
  • The candidate will undertake scholarly preparation for the placement, including a literature review surrounding the identified learning objectives.
  • During the subject the candidates:
  • - undertake placement in one or more enterprise(s) which is/are relevant to the selected discipline
  • - Write a diary of reflective practice
  • - Deliver a seminar which demonstrates integration of disciplines

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of VSC507 in Session 1 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Diary of reflective practice
0
2
Oral presentation of knowledge integration
0

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a more than 29 days Compulsory Workplace Learning component.

The Workplace learning may be undertaken on and/or off campus at one of more enterprises, which is/are relevant to the selected discipline(s) to allow advanced professional practice training. The duration of the Workplace Learning is variable, depending on the discipline and negotiated between the candidate and supervisor.

Special Resources

Travel to external sites may be required

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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