Course Title: Professional Practice in Applied Science
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Professional Practice in Applied Science
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ONPS2432 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2016 |
ONPS2432 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021 |
ONPS2432 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2022 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ONPS2432 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex23 (S22A), UGRDFlex23 (S22B), UGRDFlex23 (S22C) |
ONPS2432 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex24 (S23A) |
ONPS2432 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex25 (All) |
Course Coordinator: Tino D'Angelo
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4380
Course Coordinator Email: tino.dangelo@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 51.8.02
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment only
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Enforced Pre-requisites: ONPS368 Introduction to Genetics & Microbiology
Assumed knowledge:
Students must have passed all first year courses and be able to demonstrate the ability to carry out experiments, follow protocols and at all times to work safely in the laboratory in second year laboratory classes
Students who do not meet these requirements may be directed to amend their enrolment
Course Description
This course is a Capstone course and includes a Work Integrated Learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real workplace context and where feedback from industry is integral to your experience.
You will undertake 80 hours work placement in a relevant organisation. RMIT staff will assist you in finding an appropriate placement.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for AD012P24 Associate Degree in Applied Science:
1. Knowledge Capability
Apply broad theoretical and technical knowledge of scientific theories, principles, concepts and practice in a wide range of situations, including new situations within the professional discipline.
2. Technical Capability
Apply technical skills and tools in range of scientific activities in a safe and responsible manner to achieve the desired outcome.
3. Problem Solving
Apply critical evaluation and problem-solving skills to address real-world scientific challenges and inform evidence based decision making in paraprofessional practice.
4. Communication Capability
Communicate, report and reflect on scientific findings, to diverse audiences utilising a variety of formats employing integrity and culturally safe practices
5. Teamwork Capability
Collaborate and contribute within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to diversity, equity and globally inclusive perspectives and practices.
6. Professional work practices
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning, reflective practice and professional development as part professional area of work.
On completion of this course you should be able to:
- Describe the structure & functions of the host organisation
- Communicate, manage your time, work as part of a team and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds in different workplace contexts
- Engage in problem solving activities
- Set professional goals
- Work safely and follow standard operating procedures
- Communicate in written and oral form to reflect on your experience in industry
Overview of Learning Activities
In this course you will learn through undertaking a 10-20 day work placement. Prior to the placement you will participate in workshops such as:
- writing resumes and covering letters
- Goal setting and career planning
- networking / using LinkedIn
- Professional practice forum - peer reflection of placement experience.
Overview of Learning Resources
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). https://rmit.instructure.com
You will engage in a number of classes in Canvas to obtain an understanding of student requirements while on placement as well as complete tutorials to assist finding a placement.
You will also be provided with access to online Creds & RMIT career advice https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/careers-opportunities/jobs-careers-employability/ve-career-support
RMIT Library
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Additional resources including facilitating a suitable supervised workplace for placement will be provided.
Overview of Assessment
This is a pass only course based on a minimum of 10 days placement.
RMIT Requirements
Handbook and declaration
Assessment tasks
AT1 - RMIT Cred, resume and cover letter
Individual
This assessment task supports CLO5 and PLO6
AT2 - WIL Agreement
Individual
This assessment task supports CLO1 and PLO6
AT3 - WIL logbook
Individual
This assessment task supports CLO1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and PLO1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
AT4 - Reflection
Individual
This assessment task supports CLO2, 4, 6, and PLO4