SLE301 - Professional Practice
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SQA301 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Angela Ziebell Trimester 2: Sharon La Fontaine |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in D304, D311, D321, D331, D372, S320, S321, S323, S324, S337, S369, S382, S393, S394, S398, S399 |
| Prerequisite: | STP010 and must have completed 14 credit points of study by the beginning of your enrolled trimester. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SLE390 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 10 x 3 hour online lectures per trimester. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
Integrating study and work experience in a systematic way is essential for forging close links between the university education process and the workplace. In this unit, students will have the opportunity to gain professional work experience with a course-related host organisation, approved by the unit chair for a minimum of 80 hours to a maximum of 160 hours. Through a combination of preparatory classes and a work placement, students will develop generic, employability skills that prepare them for work, and a career in their chosen fields.
There are many benefits to both students and employers from undertaking relevant work placements during study. Learning and assessment activities in this unit will help students to develop an appreciation for work-life, and to make decisions about personal, professional and career development. Most importantly, it will provide students with evidence of relevant experience and skills when applying for future work.
Work-Integrated Learning
Work-integrated learning activities within this unit provide you with an opportunity to develop work-related skills while you study.
Students should have completed their second year of study prior to commencing placement.
To be eligible to study this unit, students will first be required to source and secure a placement opportunity with an appropriate host organisation; submit an application with the SEBE WIL Team (through InPlace) and have it approved. Hours completed at the placement organisation prior to the approval of your placement, cannot be counted towards SLE301. Students must contact a student adviser prior to considering enrolment in this unit to obtain an updated course map and ensure they meet the pre-enrolment and course requirements.
Placements for this unit can be undertaken once the placement has been approved and a student is enrolled (from 1st September in the year before the unit coursework commences), however must be completed by the end of week 10 of the enrolled trimester.
Students selecting SLE301 Professional Practice as part of their Global Engagement minor, please note that the placement component of this unit must be completed in an international setting.
Delays in completing the placement could mean that the course will take longer to complete than the stated duration. Attendance at the placement may be required outside the trimester dates.
In preparation for the placement, students are required to complete the Placement Preparation Module (PPM) before commencing their professional experience (placement). During the trimester students will undertake the online teaching, learning and assessment activities for the unit outside of professional experience (placement) hours.
For more information and to complete the application process: please refer to the faculty WIL information page or email sebe-wil@deakin.edu.au
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Produce evidence of work-readiness through engagement with professional practice, demonstrating evidence of ethical, professional, and efficient work practices. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO2 | Apply and demonstrate employability skills while working in the context of an authentic work environment; present and communicate evidence for discipline and/or transferrable skills and knowledge gained to justify claims against performance expectations, duties, and responsibilities. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Create tailored applications for professional employment opportunities, drawing upon personal and professional growth obtained through work placement, previous employment experience and other professional development activities. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO4 | Use reflective practice to document experience gained and skills developed towards becoming a professional during work placement and the job application process; and show capacity for preparing personal and professional development plans, which contribute to the Stepping-Stones strategy for career development and planning. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 Job application package | Written job application (Cover letter, resume and key selection criteria statement) | 30% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 2 Mock interview | Online mock job interview | 15% | Weeks 7-8 |
| Assessment 3 Work placement performance evaluation report | Written reports | 15% | Week 10 |
| Assessment 4 Professional portfolio | Portfolio | 40% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit students must complete a minimum of 80 hours (maximum of 160 hours) of professional experience (placement) to the satisfaction of the host organisation (as per AT3), by the end of week 10.
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
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To support student success at Deakin, we have a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) learning environment that acknowledges that students and educators bring with them the digital tools they regularly use to complete academic tasks. These tools stay with you beyond the classroom, helping you to keep learning, explore ideas more deeply, and connect with knowledge in ways that matter to you.
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Unit Fee Information
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