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BWIL6100: Industry Placement

This unit involves students undertaking a professional placement with a business, government, or non-government organisation. It includes preparatory coursework in reflective, professional practice and report writing. Permission is required to enrol in this unit. Further information and application process is outlined at http://sydney.edu.au/business/study/opportunities/industry_placement_program

Details

Academic unit Work Integrated Learning Hub
Unit code BWIL6100
Unit name Industry Placement
Session, year
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Semester 1, 2023
Attendance mode Normal day
Location Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Credit points 6

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions
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BUSS6500 or ECOF6500
Prerequisites
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Completion of at least 24 credit points with a minimum WAM of 60
Corequisites
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None
Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff and contact details

Coordinator Rachael Hains-Wesson, rachael.hains-wesson@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Participation Workshops
3 x 3 pre-, during and post-learning workshops, requiring participation.
0% Multiple weeks 9 hours for 3 workshops
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Small continuous assessment Online modules and activities
Completion of online modules and activities, linked to the workshops.
0% Multiple weeks
Due date: 24 May 2023 at 23:00

Closing date: 31 May 2023
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Report
Entry Interview Report
0% Week 04
Due date: 17 Mar 2023 at 23:00

Closing date: 24 Mar 2023
1250 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

All set workshops, online tasks and modules must be completed and receive a “pass” to gain a “meets requirements” in order to receive the 6 credits points that includes the work placement hours. If a student is not able to attend any of the set, in-person workshops, they will be provided with an alternative task to complete, and in consultation with the Unit Coordinator. 

The IPP (PG) unit is meets/not meets requirements, which does not impact/influence a student’s weighted average mark (WAM). This means that students must complete all set tasks, and as follows:

  1. In-person 2 x 3 hour (on campus) workshops and 1 x online mid-way check-in with set tasks (pre-, during and post-learning) in weeks 1, 7 and 11.
  2. 2 x set online modules (due multiple times and through canvas).
  3. 1 x entry interview report activity (at 1250 words in total).

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

All set workshops, online tasks and modules must be completed and receive a “pass” to gain a “meets requirements” in order to receive the 6 credits points that includes the work placement hours. If a student is not able to attend any of the set, in-person workshops, they will be provided with an alternative task to complete, and in consultation with the Unit Coordinator. Late penalties will be incurred, and according to university policy, for any late submissions for all set tasks.

Special consideration

If you experience short-term circumstances beyond your control, such as illness, injury or misadventure or if you have essential commitments which impact your preparation or performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic honesty, academic dishonesty, and the resources available to all students.

The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic dishonesty or plagiarism seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of dishonesty, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Welcome and overview Placement (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 02 Placement Placement (22 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 03 Placement Placement (22 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 04 Placement Placement (22 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 05 Placement Placement (22 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 06 Placement Placement (22 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 07 Placement + mid-semester check-in Placement (25 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 08 Placement Placement (22 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 09 Placement Placement (22 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 10 Placement Placement (22 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 11 Placement + debrief workshop Placement (25 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

All assignments are compulsory for this unit, including all workshops.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Please see Canvas for more details.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University’s graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Develop professional written and oral communication skills with all stakeholders.
  • LO2. Apply prior learning and knowledge to real life professional experiences.
  • LO3. Reflect upon workplace experiences, personal choices and actions to critically appraise their appropriateness.
  • LO4. Evaluate the importance of integrity and ethics for both corporations and individuals in the business world.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9
This placement unit of study is running for the first time as meet/not meet requirements with all associated tasks being compulsory. The final grade for meet/not meet requirements will not influence a student's Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

Additional costs

N/A

Site visit guidelines

The WIL Hub reserves the right to visit a student's placement to ensure OH&S and that meaningful supervision is taking place.

Work, health and safety

Please see Canvas for more details.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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