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<p>This introductory unit establishes essential groundwork for managing career development. Central to this unit are the themes of self-awareness, self-efficacy, professionalism, ethics and understanding workplace culture and workplace practices including health and safety, all vital skills across all disciplines and industries. The unit will cover generic modules that focus on building key skills, including effective communication, problem-solving, career planning, and time management. Students will also learn the principles of self-awareness and self-efficacy to make informed career and life decisions, thereby promoting adaptability and resilience in the face of changing career landscapes. Discipline-specific aspects including industry expectations and professional practice tailored to the field of study will be interwoven through the unit. Interactive learning and assessment tasks will equip students to develop interpersonal, networking and teamwork skills.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br><br>
Introduction to professional identity<br>
Self-awareness and career planning<br>
Connecting academic learning to professional aspirations<br>
Professional communication, stakeholder management, and networking<br>
Application documents and interviewing techniques<br>
Self-advocacy, workplace dynamics and culture<br>
Teamwork and collaboration<br>
Rights and responsibilities in the professional environment<br>
Understanding the profession, ethics and ethical decision-making, and health and safety principles of your discipline<br>
Work-foccused activities</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This introductory unit establishes essential groundwork for managing career development. Central to this unit are the themes of self-awareness, self-efficacy, professionalism, ethics and understanding workplace culture and workplace practices including health and safety, all vital skills across all disciplines and industries. The unit will cover generic modules that focus on building key skills, including effective communication, problem-solving, career planning, and time management. Students will also learn the principles of self-awareness and self-efficacy to make informed career and life decisions, thereby promoting adaptability and resilience in the face of changing career landscapes. Discipline-specific aspects including industry expectations and professional practice tailored to the field of study will be interwoven through the unit. Interactive learning and assessment tasks will equip students to develop interpersonal, networking and teamwork skills.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br><br> Introduction to professional identity<br> Self-awareness and career planning<br> Connecting academic learning to professional aspirations<br> Professional communication, stakeholder management, and networking<br> Application documents and interviewing techniques<br> Self-advocacy, workplace dynamics and culture<br> Teamwork and collaboration<br> Rights and responsibilities in the professional environment<br> Understanding the profession, ethics and ethical decision-making, and health and safety principles of your discipline<br> Work-foccused activities</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/coops1001">019999 - Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>Must be undertaking SI5 Bachelor of Science OR must be undertaking SI5.ES Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) OR must be undertaking SI5.VB Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) OR must be undertaking SB5 Bachelor of Biomedical Science</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Recognise the principles of professional practice, objectives, roles, responsibilities, and stakeholder relationships within a work environment across various disciplines.</p>
K2
<p>Describe how teamwork, organisational structures, workplace culture, ethics, equity, and cultural competencies contribute to professional identity and practice.</p>
K3
<p>Interpret professional documents such as position descriptions, codes of conduct, policies, procedures and employment agreements.</p>
K4
<p>Explain the importance of logical, strategic, and critical thinking in multifunctional and multidisciplinary situations, while considering health, safety and professional norms.</p>
S1
<p>Apply discipline-specific knowledge to critically analyse relevant issues and work practices.</p>
S2
<p>Formulate career goals, and demonstrate proficiency in job search techniques, resume creation, professional writing, and communication strategies tailored to the standards of the specific discipline.</p>
S3
<p>Cultivate networking and teamwork abilities and apply professional workplace standards.</p>
A1
<p>Integrate and utilise job search and career development knowledge to prepare a co-operative placement application and/or seek future career opportunities.</p>
A2
<p>Practice effective professional communication strategies and behaviours across varied contexts to prepare for a professional environment.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Career Action Plan: Students will formulate a comprehensive plan detailing their career goals, identifying steps to achieve them, and methods to overcome potential challenges. Application Documents: Students will design a CV and cover letter tailored to a job of their choice in their respective field, emphasising their skills, experiences, and alignment with the standards of the discipline and selection criteria</p>
<p>Career Action Plan and Application Documents</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K3, K4, S2, A1, A2
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<p>In groups, students will role-play a professional interview scenario where each member takes on roles such as interviewer, interviewee, and observer. The aim is to understand and showcase the importance of teamwork, cultural dynamics, and communication within a professional setting.</p>
<p>Group Professional Interview</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K2, K3, K4, S1, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Work-focussed activites: undertake a variety of activities that align with being a science professional, emphasising health and safety, ethics and problem-solving</p>
<p>Work-focussed activities</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S3, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/coops1001">019999 - Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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