Overview
This unit equips students with the capacity to manage their careers lifelong. It contextualises this understanding in the history, sociology, economics and future of work. Work legislation and the role of unions and professional associations also provide a setting for exploration of career concepts and theories and their application to … For more content click the Read More button below.
The unit will be delivered through a mix of seminars and practicals and will draw upon student's recent or concurrent experience of work.
Requisites
Prohibition
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Paul Atkinson
Dr Andrew Johnson
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Andrew Johnson
Dr Paul Atkinson
Notes
- This is an Arts enrichment unit.
- The unit may be offered as part of the Summer Arts Program.
- The unit may be offered as part of the Winter Arts Program.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
have practical experience and awareness of job search, networking, application and recruitment processes including interviews;
2.
have the opportunity to contextualise understand work in terms of its history, politics, economics and sociology;
3.
understand career concepts and theories and their application to individuals, focussing on self-assessment, exploring opportunities, decision making and managing transitions;
4.
have the opportunity to develop a career strategic plan concentrating on employability skills, opportunity awareness and strategies for implementing career development plans
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
Workload
Availability in areas of study
Arts enrichment units