Work experience program

This unit provides you with the opportunity to integrate theory with practice, and to gain first-hand experience working in an area of specialty in which they want to pursue after graduation. It is aimed at consolidating and extending on specific discipline skills associated with the course through experiential learning. The work experience program involves completion of a minimum of 40 working days placement integrating academic learning, employability skills and attributes and an improved knowledge of organisations, workplace culture and career pathways. The placement includes pre and in placement activities designed to introduce skills for developing, identifying and articulating employability skills and attributes and linking them to employer requirements. On completion of the unit, you will have gained professional experience, and reflected and applied your academic knowledge to work assignments/situations. You will also have enhanced employability skills including communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving, organisational and time-management, and professional development.