James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

SC3008 - Professional Placement

Subject Description

This is the Work Integrated Learning subject for multiple undergraduate science degrees in the final year of study. The 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 or via an industry relevant project (minimum 130 hours). Students may source their own professional placements to meet their career goals or apply for a sourced placement. Through a number of tasks students will reflect upon personal and professional growth and evaluate the theory/practice nexus. Enrolment is restricted to students with an approved placement.

Learning Outcomes

• apply discipline specific knowledge, technical capabilities and skills developed throughout the degree in a practical workplace environment
• demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address relevant issues/problems
• professionally communicate, in both written and oral forms
• work effectively in a collaborative environment to achieve a shared goal
• critically reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes to develop and manage professional learning and employability performance

Subject Assessment

• Career Development Program Modules - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Proposal - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (50%) - Individual
• 3 Minute Reflection Video - (20%) - 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  EV5008

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