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AVBS4000: Professional Development
2025 unit information
A key component of The AVBS degree is the Placement program. This is a workplace-based program requiring a minimum of 40 days of placement to be completed by the end of the third year (6th semester) of your degree. At least 15 days must be completed On-Farm. The remaining days are undertaken in a range of other approved work environments. The aim of the program is to encourage students to gain experience in a wide range of animal related industries and introduce them to the many career options available to them after graduation. We encourage students to apply their skills and knowledge in a professional environment, while also developing a real-world view of animal industries.
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Science
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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ANSC3106 and AVBS2011 and AVBS2012 and AVBS2013 and AVBS2014 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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AVBS3000 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Professional Placements Program - they should have undertaken 40 days of industry placements (during years 1-3) prior to enrolling in this UoS. Reporting is captured via SONIA and Canvas across their degree |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Experience and Evaluate the major and emerging animal industries first-hand
- LO2. Understand and evaluate the production, development, finance, marketing, research and management of domestic, native and exotic animals and animal products across a range of environments and managerial systems
- LO3. Analyse the current issues associated with animal science in a global context
- LO4. Apply the range of interpersonal skills necessary to establish a professional rapport with clients, colleagues and academics
- LO5. Synthesise the learnings from your degree to develop particular interests that may inform your choice of career
- LO6. Develop and practise skills in CV writing and job interview techniques
- LO7. Execute skills in professional consultant-style report writing.
- LO8. Critically reflect on the pivotal relationships between your degree, the rural environment, your professional placements, and your personal beliefs and values and those of your peers, community and society.
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Semester 1 2024
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2025
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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