AWL301 - Enhance Your Experience
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Placement / WIL Trimester 2: Placement / WIL Trimester 3: Placement / WIL |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Students must have passed 8 credit points of study, prior to enrolling in this unit Additional entry requirements may apply – please refer to the Faculty of Arts and Education Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Team for further information. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Contact hours will vary based on the experience. Experiences are largely program-based. They will generally comprise work integrated learning (WIL)-related contact hours (approximately 100-120 hours), plus approximately 30-50 hours for reflection and assessment. Some experiences may require additional compulsory orientation events or briefings. Students must attend and participate in these activities on the scheduled days. Students will be provided clearer guidelines, based on the program, when applying. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | Contact hours will vary based on the experience. Experiences will generally comprise work integrated learning (WIL)-related contact hours (approximately 100-120 hours), plus approximately 30-50 hours for reflection and assessment. Some experiences may require additional compulsory orientation events or briefings. Students must attend and participate in these activities on the scheduled days, as outlined in their experience agreement. |
| In-person attendance requirements | Work integrated learning (WIL)-related contact hours (approximately 100-120 hours) |
| Note: | Entry into this unit is by approved application only and quotas may apply. Please contact the Faculty of Arts and Education Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Team for further information on the experiences on offer and how to apply |
Content
This unit allows you to immerse yourself in a practical learning experience that is authentic to your chosen field of study and complements your personal and professional development goals. Whether you want to build a more empathetic understanding of diverse communities and cultures or have the opportunity to expand your professional and peer networks by being able to connect with other motivated problem-solvers, change-makers and creatives, there are a range of opportunities available. Options include study tours, global experiential learning programs, volunteering opportunities with community organisations, and team-based collaborative projects for clients. You will evaluate your experience through a progressive assessment process, which is designed to help you critically reflect on the ways in which the experience has enhanced your employability and your capacity to contribute responsibly, inclusively and impactfully to the communities in which you live and work.