Overview

The unit will assist students to identify and enhance specific employability skills acquired throughout the undergraduate study of psychology. The unit also aims to familiarise students with the steps required to become a registered and licensed psychologist in Australia, and the various career pathways available, both specific and beyond the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

MO-TP2-01-ONLINE-MO
MO-TP4-01-ONLINE-MO
MO-TP6-01-ONLINE-MO

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Elvyra Rombs Soroczan

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Pamela Pensini
Dr Ryan Anderson

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Apply psychological knowledge, skills, and values in occupational pursuits, and communicate this effectively and creatively;

2.

Demonstrate insight and synthesise knowledge of their own behaviour and mental processes, and apply effective strategies for self-management and self-improvement;

3.

Identify, evaluate, consolidate and build on employability skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills;

4.

Critically evaluate the value of psychological knowledge in the general context of work and life;

5.

Identify the breadth of opportunity students have as graduates, as well as review and plan towards the specific routes into professional psychology.

Assessment summary

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment

1 - 6 x Secure online tests (MCQ) (5% each)
2 - Presentation (8 - 10 minutes)
3 - Self assessment report (2,000 words)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources