NUT3027 Internship 2
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT3027 Internship 2 is a level 3, 18-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. It isn't offered in 2021. It needs NUT2021, NUT2023 and NUT2026.
- Credit points
- 18
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT3027
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- NUT2021Assessment of nutritional status
- NUT2023Nutrition and chronic diseasesNo reviews yet
- NUT2026Community nutrition and health promotionNo reviews yet
After NUT3027
No unit lists NUT3027 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Human Nutrition
Overview
The unit forms a key element of Theme 4 –Research and Practice in Nutrition. It provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in nutrition, food and medical sciences as learned throughout Years 1, 2 and 3 of the program in a workplace environment such as community, retail, non-governmental organizations, sports or corporate settings. During the placement, students will be required to work independently and, in a team, to design and implement an effective evidence-based nutrition program to clients as required by the host organization. Through these activities, students will gain insights and practical experience as a nutritionist in real-life settings. An academic supervisor and an on-site supervisor will be appointed to monitor each student’s progress throughout the internship. In addition to completion of the required 480 hours of placement, students must complete a series of academic assessments by the on-site supervisor and Monash university’s academic advisor to ensure successful completion of the unit.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for NUT3027.
Assessment
- Work book and professional portfolio (Individual reflection) (10,000 words)Threshold hurdle50%
- On-site supervisor evaluation10%
- Placement report (Group report of work placement activities) (4,500 words)20%
- Seminar presentation (Group presentation of work placement activities - 20 mins)20%
- Work placement (12 weeks x 40 hours per week)Competency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply core knowledge and understanding of the links between food science, healthy eating and dietary guidelines, and human health in a public health/community organisation or food industry setting.
- 2
Critique and effectively communicate nutrition information according to work requirements.
- 3
Apply evidence-based nutrition practice in a workplace setting.
- 4
Evaluate and synthesise information to develop solutions relevant to the workplace setting.
- 5
Adopt a questioning and critical approach in all aspects of project work.
- 6
Apply knowledge and skills to design appropriate resource materials and/or procedures/processes relevant to the placement industry.
- 7
Promote the responsible use of relevant resources in a work environment.
- 8
Demonstrate cultural competence in communicating with clients, colleagues and other members of the organization.
- 9
Work independently and professionally in a workplace environment.
- 10
Work in a multidisciplinary team.
- 11
Demonstrate active participation, teamwork and contribution in a workplace environment.
- 12
Use negotiation, teamwork and conflict resolution skills to promote best practice.
- 13
Apply oral and written communication skills in the areas of food science, human nutrition and/or health promotion.
- 14
Demonstrate insight and make plans for continuous professional development to advance learning in nutrition.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
The unit includes guided 4 hours of lectures, three 8 hours of workshop and one 8 hours of seminar in a semester.
Internship will be held for 12 weeks, with 40 hours of commitment every week.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.