James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

GE5605:03

Professional Planning Work Experience

Townsville HECS Band 2

6 hours tutorials. Block mode, Wednesdays during Semester 1 and all of August.

Available to all TURP students.

Staff: Dr D King.

Work placement with professional firms, local authorities, statutory bodies and other organisations operating in planning.

Learning Objectives:

  1. provide practical experience of the planning process;
  2. allow students to relate their academic experience to the working environment;
  3. gain first hand experience of the workplace;
  4. develop professional linkages with potential employers.

Assessment by employer assessment (50%); professional work record (50%).