WBL8001 Workplace-based Learning Plan

Contents

• Staffing
• Requisites
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

REQUISITES

RATIONALE

Workplace-based learning programs are designed to enable students to draw upon their work and life experiences to demonstrate their achievement of many required attributes and capabilities. This course must be taken during the first or second semester of a program in workplace-based learning. It will enable students to consider their individual program objectives including those concerned with improvements within their field of employment by the development of an individualized Learning Plan informed by the completed Learning Portfolio from course WBL8000.

SYNOPSIS

This course will enable the student to identify their program objectives and will focus on the development of a Learning Plan, based on their Learning Portfolio, which will outline the complementary studies and workplace-based project(s) to be taken in order to fulfill these objectives. Discussion within the workplace will help to ascertain the time available to undertake the workplace-based project(s) within normal working time. The workplace-based project(s) will be outlined, an appropriate unit size for each project will be determined and methods of demonstrating contextualized learning experiences and augmented expertise will be identified. Students will also show how the project(s) may benefit the workplace. They will also show how they will explore and communicate the relevance of literature related to specific fields of interest. It is expected that there will be considerable negotiation between the student and the USQ Adviser to ensure that the Learning Plan will clearly outline a cohesive, relevant learning pathway.

OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course students will be able to:

1.

Identify the student's program learning objectives

2.

Outline a workplace-based project or projects that may be of benefit to the workplace

3.

Identify material required to support workplace-based projects and professional learning objectives

4.

Contextualise the development of learning experiences and expertise with regard to professional standards and expectations

5.

Explore and communicate the relevance of literature to specific fields of interest

6.

Demonstrate a high level of communication skill

7.

Be approved by the Program Coordinator

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

The potential areas of specialisation within post graduate professional studies workplace-based learning programs are almost without limit. Workplace-based projects will be under the general guidance of a USQ adviser. Students should consult with advisers for advice on references and existing materials relative to the area of the project.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories, and practical work) scheduled for them. For this course a workshop will be held over the weekend following the beginning of the semester and tutorials, that may take a variety of formats, will be held at negotiated times throughout the semester.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   Not applicable.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   (a) Students who do not submit the final assessment items by the Due Date will normally be awarded a fail grade. (b) Extension of a deadline may be granted by the course examiner. Application for such an extension must be made in writing to the course examiner prior to the Due Date and endorsed by the student's USQ adviser.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   As P is the only passing grade available for this course, all students who are qualified for a passing grade under the requirements in 4 above, will be given a grade of P. Other students will be given either a Fail grade or an Incomplete grade
6. Examination information:
   There is no timed examination in this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Not applicable.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, and 5.6 Assessment for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the printed version of the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Students will require access to e-mail and internet access to USQConnect for this course.

This version produced 28 Aug 2009.