UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

NUT3007 Work placement

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

NUT3007 Work placement is a level 3, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs NUT2104, NUT2103, NUT2001, NUT2002 and NUT2102.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2020
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Must have passed all of Year 2 M2001.

Corequisite: Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Nutrition Science.

Overview

This unit allows students to undertake a work placement within their degree discipline for 12 weeks. The work placement will provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in real-life settings. Students will undertake approved projects for an employer, which will contribute to the organisation and facilitate the development of work place skills and application of knowledge to a practical situation. Students will develop understanding and skills relevant to job planning, time management and the requirements of working with others in a position of responsibility. To receive academic credit, students must complete the work tasks assigned to them as part of their placement. They must also complete a series of academic assessment tasks under the joint supervision of a representative of the sponsor and an academic from the Faculty.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Project proposal (1,500 words)
    30%
  • Project report (1,500 words)
    50%
  • Project presentation (10 minutes) with reflective account (1,000 words)
    20%
  • Supervisor ReportsCompetency hurdle
    -

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Accept responsibility for and manage, implement and evaluate their personal and professional development and show a commitment to life-long learning.

  2. 2

    Demonstrates insight and makes plans for continuous professional development in collaboration with peers and mentors to advance learning in Nutrition Science.

  3. 3

    Use negotiation, teamwork and conflict resolution skills to promote best practice.

  4. 4

    Critically evaluate relevant scientific evidence, communicate and apply findings to practice.

  5. 5

    Create solutions which match and solve problems identified in professional setting.

  6. 6

    Adopt effective project management, team work and communication skills and work effectively within the placement organisation.

  7. 7

    Adopt a questioning and critical approach in all aspects of project work.

  8. 8

    Organise, establish and document data, process and communication on a nutrition science issue into written reports and oral presentations to acceptable professional standards.

Workload and teaching

3 days (22.8 hours) per week (weeks 2-12) on work placement.

Notional hours of effort of the work placements is equivalent to at least 6 credit points.

8 hours classroom teaching (4 x 2hr sessions) total. Full day project presentations end of semester.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Tracy McCaffrey
Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Maxine Bonham

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for NUT3007?

You need NUT2104, NUT2103, NUT2001, NUT2002 and NUT2102 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is NUT3007 offered?

In 2020, NUT3007 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does NUT3007 have an exam?

No. NUT3007 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available