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BWIL6100: Industry Placement

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit is designed to consolidate students' knowledge and skills in business while conducting an industry placement sourced by the Business School. In addition to the placement, students undertake a series of compulsory academic workshops and assessments designed to develop and demonstrate employability outcomes. During the placement, students are expected to engage with a variety of workplace situations, which will afford the opportunity to apply business skills and theories from classroom learning. This provides firsthand experience of how these skills and theories can support the solving of business problems in a practical business context, identifying opportunities, developing strategies, and designing processes, procedures, and management practices to enable an organisation to fully realise its competitive potential. Students are expected to demonstrate specialised knowledge pertinent to their field and/or discipline. This unit is graded as a pass/fail with set tasks students must complete, including the placement hours in industry. Permission is required to enrol in this unit. Further information and application process is outlined at http://sydney.edu.au/business/study/opportunities/industry_placement_program.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Work Integrated Learning Hub
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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Completion of at least 24 credit points with a minimum WAM of 60.
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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BUSS6500 or ECOF6500
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Rachael Hains-Wesson, rachael.hains-wesson@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 April 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Online task Digital pitch video
A set task as part of the online preparation module #1
0% Week 01
Due date: 23 Feb 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 01 Mar 2024
2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Online task Online preparation module #1
Completion of online preparation module #1
0% Week 01
Due date: 23 Feb 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 01 Mar 2024
1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4
Participation Preparation workshop
In-person activities and active engagement
0% Week 01
Due date: 23 Feb 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 01 Mar 2024
3 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO4
Assignment Report
Entry Interview Report
0% Week 05
Due date: 22 Mar 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 29 Mar 2024
1250 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Participation Post-learning workshop
In-person activities and active engagement
0% Week 11
Due date: 10 May 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 24 May 2024
3 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO4
Online task Online post-learning module #2
Completion of online post-learning module #2
0% Week 12
Due date: 17 May 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 24 May 2024
1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Online task Reflective task
A set task as part of the online post-learning module #2
0% Week 12
Due date: 17 May 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 24 May 2024
1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2

Assessment summary

This unit is pass/fail. Students must gain a “meets requirement” for each graded assessment to receive 6 credits points, which includes the work placement hours.

Each set task has a rubric and students must gain a minimum of a "pass" to meet the unit of study requirements to receive 6 credit points.

If a student is not able to attend a workshop (prior notice with evidence must be provided), participate online or fails an assessment task they maybe provided with an alternative written assessment task in consultation with the Unit Coordinator, and in accordance with university policy.

Note that the placement unit is based on a “meets/not meets requirements” (i.e. pass/fail) with a student's final grade not influencing weighted average mark (WAM).

If a student can not participate in a workshop or fails a task, they must consult/contact the Unit Coordinator prior to the deadline noted in Canvas to receive an alternative written assessment task.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

As per university policy.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Mid-semester break Placement Placement (20 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week -01 Pre-placement workplace preparation online module Independent study (2 hr) LO2 LO4
Week 01 Pre-placement workshop: Welcome and overview Workshop (3 hr) LO2 LO4
Week 02 Placement Placement (20 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 03 Placement Placement (20 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 04 Placement Placement (20 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 05 Placement Placement (20 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 06 Placement Placement (20 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 07 Placement Placement (20 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Mid-placement check-in session (2 hrs) Online class (2 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 08 Placement Placement (20 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 09 Placement Placement (20 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 10 Placement Placement (20 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 11 Post-placement workshop Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 12 Post-placement online module Independent study (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

All assignments, workshops and modules are compulsory for this unit and must be completed to fulfil the requirements and pass the unit successfully. You must receive at least a "PASS" level or above via the rubric in EVERY assignment to meet this unit's requirements. A 'FAIL' in any component will result in you receiving a 'not met requirement' for this unit. Note that this unit's final grade will not go towards a student's WAM result.

Attendance and engagement are required for all compulsory assignments and workshop classes as per the unit of study outline and in Canvas. Where there is an unavoidable clash with a class or a valid reason for non-attendance, students will be asked to complete a make-up exercise after applying by email in advance to the Unit Coordinator.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Please see Canvas for readings.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Develop professional written and oral communication skills with all stakeholders.
  • LO2. Apply prior learning and knowledge to real life professional experiences.
  • LO3. Reflect upon workplace experiences, personal choices and actions to critically appraise their appropriateness.
  • LO4. Evaluate the importance of integrity and ethics for both corporations and individuals in the business world.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No significant changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

It is recommended students check Canvas and the unit of study outline before the unit commences.

Additional costs

N/A

Site visit guidelines

As per the placement company guidelines. The WIL Hub reserves the right to visit a student's placement to ensure OH&S and that meaningful supervision is taking place.

Work, health and safety

WHS requirements for the placement experience will be as per the placement company guidelines. Please see Canvas for more details.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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