Unit Outline

This unit is available in a number of undergraduate degrees offered across the University.

You will undertake a work-based project with a public, private or not-for-profit business. Placements are matched and related to your course with a designated placement mentor from the organisation supporting student learning during the placement period. The unit is an advanced level unit that integrates work and learning.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1	Apply acquired skills, capabilities and knowledge from university studies to a work-based project.
2	Critically analyse learned skills and knowledge within a practical work-based project.
3	Communicate in discipline and context specific language within a work-based project.

Requisites

REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	Approval of the COBE Business Placement Coordinator, in accordance with the COBE Business Placement Procedure and Eligibility Criteria.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

To Be Determined.

Teaching arrangements

ATTENDANCE MODE	TEACHING TYPE	LEARNING ACTIVITY	CONTACT HOURS	FREQUENCY
On Campus	Workshop	Introductory 1-hr workshop, Week 1	1	Once only
	Workshop	Workshop 1, week 5	3	Once only
	Workshop	Workshop 2, week 9	3	Once only
	Workshop	Final Showcase, week 13	3	Once only
Online	Workshop (Online)	Introductory 1-hr workshop, Week 1	1	Once only
	Workshop (Online)	Workshop 1, week 5	3	Once only
	Workshop (Online)	Workshop 2, week 9	3	Once only
	Workshop (Online)	Final Showcase, week 13	3	Once only

Attendance / engagement expectations

If your unit is offered on campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered online or includes online activities, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline or MyLO, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.

The Tasmanian School of Business and Economics regularly hosts Masterclasses and Industry Engagement and Employability Events, which students are encouraged to attend. Registration and details will be available via the College of Business and Economics channel on the Uni App and/or via your Unit Coordinator.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule

ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Recorded Presentation and Briefing Document	Week 9	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Showcase Presentation and Reflection	Week 12	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Placement Application, Engagement and Reflection Journal	Week 13	40 %	LO1, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Recorded Presentation and Briefing Document

Task Description:

This assessment comprises of two elements. The first, is a 5-minute video presentation reflecting on the first part of the placement experience

The second requirement is a 500-word briefing document giving:

1) An overview of the placement organisation,
2) The project, tasks and steps undertaken by you,
3) Actual or anticipated outputs of the work-based project.

Task Length:

5 minute recorded video presentation & 500-word Briefing Document

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

1		Apply the CAR framework to the recorded presentation and briefing document.	LO3
2	Apply discipline and context specific concepts derived from the student's course.		LO1
3	Provide recommendations and/or anticipated outputs that are critically informed by the steps, decisions and directions taken in a placement context.		LO2

Assessment Task 2: Showcase Presentation and Reflection

Task Description:

You will present an individual pitch to a live audience at the Business Placement Showcase based on the Business Placement undertaken by you.

The presentation will be attended and reviewed by a representative of the placement organisation enabling you to receive industry feedback on your presentation.

You will also submit a 500-word reflection on your placement experience.

Task Length:

2–3 minute in-person presentation and 500-word reflection”

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

1	Create and deliver a presentation appropriate to the medium and audience.	LO3
2	Identify relevant outcomes and opportunities for the placement organisation.	LO1
3	Provide recommendations and/or outputs that are informed by the steps, decisions and directions taken in a placement context and in response to feedback from Assessment Item 2.	LO2
4	Provide reflective insights into the business placement experience including applied knowledge from University studies.	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Placement Application, Engagement and Reflection Journal

Task Description:

You will apply knowledge, skills and capabilities from University studies to a work-based project or placement tasks for the duration agreed by the Placement Mentor and Business Placement Coordinator.

As you progress through your internship, Placement Mentors will be surveyed on two occasions to record engagement, progress and with context to your work-based project. You should log your weekly activities in the Reflection journal provided.

Task Length:

22 days of placement application (160 hours equivalent).

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

1	Apply and complete all agreed tasks and outputs within the placement period.	LO1
2	Demonstrate sustained engagement and application to a work-based project.	LO1
3	Demonstrate appropriate business communication skills within your placement workplace, toward your placement mentor and completed outputs (documents, presentations etc).	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.