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Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment SLE390 Professional Practice in Bioscience Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

Academic S Sta taff Sharon La Fontaine Prue Francis Unit Chair Campus Leader Burwood Waurn Ponds sharon.lafontaine@deakin.edu.au prue.francis@deakin.edu.au 2 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

SLE390 90 Profess ssional al P Prac actice The e BIG q ques esti tion - What d do y o you w want t to o do as o as a a car areer??? • This is your opportunity to try different potential career paths, make valuable contacts and begin to establish your professional network • Add the work placement experience to your resume • List your work placement supervisor as a referee • Make every opportunity a resume building opportunity!! • ST STAR ART N T NOW • Read all the documents on the website: deakin.edu.au/sebe/wil 3 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

SLE390 90 Profess ssional al P Prac actice Ai Aims: : • To get you thinking about your career paths in biomedical/biological science • To equip you with essential skills for future successful employment in a competitive job market 4 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

Uni nit S t Stru tructure • Pre-requisites: - STP010 Career Tools for Employability (previously Introduction to Work Placements) - 14 credit points Work Placement • Coursework • - Weekly workshops and assessments geared toward developing employment-related skills; eg. Job Application (CV/resume, cover letter, key selection criteria), Interview skills, Personal branding, Guest speakers/Industry professionals 5 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

Uni nit S t Stru tructure Work Placem emen ents D During C g COVI VID-19 19 Gaining real world experience through a work placement remains a • requirement for SLE390. Experience in working with professionals in a professional workplace (even if • currently, this may be a remote/virtual "working from home" environment), is a key attribute that is highly valued by employers. Consider this COVID-19 situation as an oppo pportun unity to build and • subsequently demonstrate your resilience, adaptability/flexibility, creativity, problem solving capability, self-management etc These are all ‘soft skill’ attributes that are rated highly by employers. • 6 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

Revi evised pla ed placemen ement gui uideli delines for SLE3 E390 90 in in 2020 2020/2 /2021 Placem emen ents ts O Options D During C g COVI VID-19 19 In li In light of the current c cir ircumstances r resulting f from COVID-19, t the he f follo lowing ing cha hang nges ha have be been n made de t to a assist stude udents t to m meet t the he pl placement requirem emen ents: • Work placements can be course-related or not course-related. These applications will be processed on a case-by-case basis • Students can apply to have their current work, or previous paid/volunteer work (within the last 6 months), approved for credit towards SLE390. • Students are encouraged to seek placements they can undertake remotely. • The academic and WIL team will notify students of any potential placement opportunities or projects via email, so please ensure you check your Deakin email regularly. • If you haven’t already, please read the email that was sent out by the SLE390 team on 1 October 2020. 7 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

Uni nit S t Stru tructure Summary o of P Placem emen ent O t Options D During C g COVI VID-19 19 1. Placement can be course related or non-course related 2. Consider remote-type placements or on-site as Government restrictions allow and complying with Government restrictions. 3. Apply to have your current work, or previous paid/volunteer work (within the last 6 months), approved for credit towards SLE390. 8 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

Revi evised pla ed placemen ement gui uideli delines for SLE3 E390 90 in in 2020 2020/2 /2021 Type of placement Documents required for placement approval Non-discipline specific placement - Industry and Student Application form Not specifically related to your Biomedical Science degree, but - Supplementary placement application that still provides you with transferable skills that address the document Graduate Learning Outcomes. Past paid or volunteer work (discipline or non-discipline specific) - Industry and Student Application form Past paid or volunteer work should be for a min 80 hours and have - Supplementary placement application been completed within 6 months from the date of your Placement document Application. - Student Performance Evaluation form Current work (discipline or non-discipline specific) - Industry and Student Application form - Supplementary placement application document Discipline-specific placemen t - Industr y and Student Application form Ye t to be completed. 9 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

SLE390 90 Profess ssional al P Prac actice So Some Ti Tips: : Work P Placem emen ents • You are r e rep epres esen enting Deaki akin Uni niversit ity • Be professional in ALL your communications, attitude and behaviour with host organisations - AND use e your Deaki kin email a l addr ddress • Treat is as though it were a real job • This is your opportunity to impress potential employers and possibly secure employment for when you have completed your studies • And/Or they can serve as referees in your CV in future job applications 10 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

SLE390: Professional Practice in Bioscience Industry engagement Targeted Job Mock Interviews & networking Applications “..my resume was short listed recently within a Federal Government role. Coincidentally my interview was the day after our mock interviews, ... I can proudly say that I received an offer of employment this morning!” Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

Asse ssess ssme ment nt 1. Work Placement-related a. Supervisor’s Performance Evaluation Form Both student and supervisor must discuss and sign • b. Professional portfolio reflection on work placement in relation to career goals • reflection on your performance during your work placement • reflection on your performance during your mock interview • articulate the key skills and attributes (DGLOs) • Me-in-a-Minute style video (Elevator Pitch) • 2. Coursework (Employment)-related a. Job Application package (targeted resume/cover letter) b. Interview Skills 12 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

Learning O g Outc tcomes omes GLO1 Discipline-specific knowledge GLO5 Problem solving: creating and capabilities: appropriate solutions to authentic (real to the level of study related to world and ill-defined) a discipline or profession problems GLO2 Communication: using oral, GLO6 Self-management: working written and interpersonal and learning independently, communication to inform, and taking responsibility for motivate and effect change personal actions GLO3 Digital literacy: using GLO7 Teamwork: working and technologies to find, use and learning with others from disseminate information different disciplines and backgrounds GLO4 Critical thinking: evaluating GLO8 Global citizenship: engaging information using critical and ethically and productively in analytical thinking and the professional context and judgement with diverse communities and cultures in a global context

STP010: : Car areer T Tool ools for or Employa yabil ility (previously Introduction to Work Placements) Unit open from Week 0 - Week 6 • Online unit • Approximately 6 hours to complete • Must be completed and passed before your placement can be • approved Must be completed and passed in order to enrol in a placement • unit There are three pieces of assessment to complete and pass and an • online quiz. You must obtain at least 70% in the online quiz to pass STP010 • 14 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

Appli lication p process We r e recommen end t that you or organis ise your p placem emen ent p t prior to to Trimes ester er 2 2 Source Organise Apply - Self-sourced – students - 80 hour minimum - Yourself and your supervisor must complete the Industry & requirement. Placements responsibility to identify can be up to a maximum Student Application form and and contact potential of 160 hours (2 x 40 or 1 x submit your application on host organisations 80 hr or 1 x 160 hr InPlace - We will assist as much as placements) - Minimum 2 week processing we can and promote - You must be assigned a time opportunities we identify supervisor for the duration - Application must be approved - See WIL website and of your placement by the WIL team prior to previous emails for tips - Make sure you commencing your placement on contacting potential communicate the for placements yet to be organisations requirements of the commenced and completed. deak eakin.ed edu.au au/sebe/wil placement to your - Application must be approved supervisor - Use your networks by the WIL team for current or past work to be counted - Research! towards Placement. 15 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B