James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

SC5008 - Professional Placement

Available to students only with permission of the subject coordinator.

Subject Description

Enrolment may only be approved by the subject coordinator. Please contact directly to discuss eligibility and enrolment conditions. This subject is designed to integrate knowledge and skills developed throughout the degree in a practical workplace setting. Students undertake a professional placement in a relevant, approved industry workplace (minimum 140 hours) and through a number of tasks reflect upon personal and professional growth and evaluate the theory/practice nexus.

Learning Outcomes

• apply knowledge and skills developed throughout the degree in a practical workplace environment

Subject Assessment

• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (50%) - Individual
• Exit interview - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Proposal - (15%) - Individual
• Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (25%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Availabilities