UNIT CODE: PEX201
INDUSTRY PRACTICE 1
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit offers students the opportunity to work in an industry context in a simulated industry project. Industry Experience will be carried out under the overall direction of an academic staff member. The unit includes a focus on assisting students to develop their understanding of industry practice through engagement with industry professionals as guest lecturers and facilitators. Students will engage with case-studies and simulated work situations directly sourced from and relevant to industry settings. There is a strong focus in this unit on developing relevant business communication skills, negotiation skills, and reflective skills. Students will have the opportunity to develop a career plan and to develop their own personal brand. In this unit, the student learning experience is directed and managed through simulated work experiences and academic engagement.
STUDENT WORKLOAD + DELIVERY MODE
TIMETABLED HOURS
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RECOMMENDED PERSONAL HOURS
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TOTAL WORKLOAD HOURS
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STUDY LOAD
3 Hours per week
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5 Hours per week
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8 Hours per week
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Full time
MODE OF DELIVERY
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This unit will be offered to students in the following mode/s:
+ Face-to-face (Domestic and International)
+ Online (Domestic)
OVERVIEW
Award Course
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Communications and Media
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Area
Professional Practice
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Unit Duration
12 Weeks
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Weekly Attendance Pattern
1 Hour Lecture +
2 Hour Tutorial
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Unit Level
200
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Unit Weighting
6 Credit Points
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Unit Type
Core
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Pre-Requisites
N/A
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Co-Requisites
N/A
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Work Integrated Learning
No
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Apply relevant business knowledge and technical skills in a workplace setting
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Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills by analysing underlying business issues and making appropriate recommendations for solutions
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Continually reflect on and seek out opportunities to improve workplace practice through observation, reflection and inquiry
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Create and maintain professional relationships with colleagues as well as the wider workplace community
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Apply a comprehensive range of effective verbal and non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills to actively collaborate with professional colleagues and other stakeholders
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE
ASSESSMENT TASK
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Assessment 1: Report - Career Decisions (Individual)
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Assessment 2: Industry Presentation (Group)
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Assessment 3: Career Plan Portfolio (Individual)
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Assessment 4: Engagement with the Process (Individual)