Key facts

UNE unit code: WORK100

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Start
  • Trimester 2 - Online
  • Trimester 3 - Online
24/7 online support
  • Yes
Intensive schools
  • No
Supervised exam
  • No
Credit points
  • 6

Unit information

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This foundational unit provides you an introduction to the fundamentals and exploration of Work Integrated Learning. The aim is to provide you with the knowledge you will need to engage with an industry placement to help you design your future career pathway.

Throughout, you will explore a wide range of skills to boost your employability, including communication, teamwork, problem solving, information technology and professionalism. It may include a 40-hour unpaid work placement, subject to discussions and approval with UNE staff.

Offerings

For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.

Teaching period
Mode/location
Trimester 2Online
Trimester 3Online

*Offering is subject to availability

Intensive schools

There are no intensive schools required for this unit.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites
12cp

Notes

Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.

Unit coordinator(s)

Anna Dellow

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. evaluate and plan how to achieve personal career outcomes and goals, including mapping future study, workplace experience and skills that are needed or may need to be acquired;
  2. communicate and present industry and workplace experience, previous study and employability skills relevant to personal career path;
  3. demonstrate reflection of learning from workplace experiences, and of personal career aspirations, considering the impact of locational, social, cultural, and personal factors.

Assessment information

Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

TitleMust CompleteWeightOfferingsAssessment Notes
Career Action PlanYes40%All offerings

Develop a personal Career Action Plan to assist with their future planning of study program and career choices.

No. of Words: 1000 words

Career QuizYes10%All offerings

Four online quizzes

No. of Words: 500 words equivalent

Developing a Functional ResumeYes10%All offerings

Develop a skills based professional resume.

No. of Words: 500 words

Placement Report/In-Depth Employer ReportYes40%All offerings

Present a written report on their experience in the workplace or if unable to undertake work placement, an in-depth employer study.

No. of Words: 1000 words

Learning resources

Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

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At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.

We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*

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