James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

ED5583 - Labour Market Information and the Future of Work

Subject Description

Developed understanding of the labour market, and current and predicted trends of the world of work is critical to career practitioners to expertly facilitate career decision-making and provide guidance for clients/students on how to access required information. This subject will address the topics of current and predicted labour market trends, as well as the impacts on career development and individual management. Specifically, students will develop a thorough understanding and conceptualise labour market information such as job market and capability requirements and the impacts of changes within various industry sectors for career counselling purposes. Students will examine the current world of work and future work trends, with detailed analysis of employment and career impacts for practical applications.

Learning Outcomes

• critically analyse current and predicted labour market trends to inform career development practice
• evaluate the potential impact of labour market trends and industry employment structures on career development, employment, and employment skill sets
• evaluate the theoretical underpinnings of career decision making and the global influences relevant to the application and practice of career counselling
• integrate key labour market information into career development for diverse clients, across education, employment and community settings

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Case study analysis - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Critical Analysis - (40%) - 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.

Assumed Knowledge:  Ability to produce both written and verbal work at a graduate level. Possession of strong academic literacies as required for the successful completion of the assessment tasks in this subject. Appropriate and adequate knowledge and skills to engage critically with assigned readings and activities. Possession of general digital skills to undertake studies in an online learning environment.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  ED5909

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