Learning in the Workplace Project

Course aim

Through completion of a workplace based development project, enable learners to plan, experience and critically reflect on their learning in the workplace in preparation for working as a professional

Course content

Induction to self-directed learning in the trans-discipline environment of the workplace; Learning theory (learning styles and preferences); Students will develop a project plan to undertake a work based development project for an organisation. They will work with the organisation to carefully define the required outcomes of the project. Working with staff from the organisation and support from the University, they will develop and implement, where possible, appropriate solutions. They will prepare an evaluation plan for the project and, where time permits, implement the evaluation. Students will complete a learning journal throughout the course reflecting on their experience from implementing the development project. They will monitor their progress through critical self-reflection (recognising learning; recognising what informed learning; planning future learning); evaluating achievement of learning outcomes.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Before enrolling in this course, students are required to have: 1. Successfully completed 18 units in their current Masters program, with a GPA of 4.5 or above 2. Contact the Course Coordinator 6 weeks prior to discuss suitability to enrol and provide a current resume.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Tutorial	3 hours x 13 weeks
Industrial Placement (Industry based project work)	13 weeks x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Individual Oral Presentation, Learning Agreement, Learning in the Workplace Project Report, Personal Learning Log, Quizzes, Transferable Skills

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.