Semester 1, 2023 Toowoomba On-campus | |
Units : | 0.5 |
School or Department : | School of Agriculture and Environmental Science |
Grading basis : | Graded |
Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
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Overview
The quality of work performed by graduates in the agricultural sector depends on their competence and the values they hold with respect to the community and environment in which they operate. This course is the first in a series of Work Integrated Learning courses throughout the program designed to develop the knowledge, skills, attributes, reflective disposition and identity that agricultural technology graduates need to succeed in the program and workforce.
Students will be provided with opportunities to explore the Agricultural Technology industry in Australia and commence the journey of building their own professional identity within the industry. Students will develop key skills in information literacy, ethical investigations, professionalism, communication and cultural and Indigenous awareness to provide a foundation for success in the program. Students will also commence the development of their e-portfolio which will be used to record and communicate competencies, knowledge and experiences gained throughout the program.
Course learning outcomes
On completion of this course students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the Australian Agricultural Technology industry and professional roles within the industry;
- Demonstrate information literacy skills;
- Develop and demonstrate written and verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrate an awareness of appropriate professional standards and behaviour;
- Demonstrate an awareness of the relevance and importance of cultural diversity in Australian society and workplaces;
- Develop a personalised plan for developing a professional identity during the duration of the program;
- Develop an e-portfolio for recording and reflecting on skills, knowledge and experiences gained throughout the program.
Topics
Description | Weighting(%) | |
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1. | Introduction to the Agricultural Technology Industry | 15.00 |
2. | Developing a professional identity and career planning | 20.00 |
3. | Information literacy and research skills | 10.00 |
4. | Ethical investigations | 10.00 |
5. | Professionalism in the workplace | 10.00 |
6. | Cultural and Indigenous awareness | 15.00 |
7. | Written and oral communication | 20.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
Assessment details
Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
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Presentation (ind, grp, mltmd) | No | 30 | 1,2,3 |
Report | No | 30 | 1,3,4,5 |
Portfolio | No | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |