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AGR1109 Professionalism in Agriculture

Semester 2, 2023 Online
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:

  1. Demonstrate an appreciation of the Australian Agricultural Technology industry and professional roles within the industry;
  2. Demonstrate information literacy skills;
  3. Develop and demonstrate written and verbal communication skills;
  4. Demonstrate an awareness of appropriate professional standards and behaviour;
  5. Demonstrate an awareness of the relevance and importance of cultural diversity in Australian society and workplaces;
  6. Develop a personalised plan for developing a professional identity during the duration of the program;
  7. Develop an e-portfolio for recording and reflecting on skills, knowledge and experiences gained throughout the program.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
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

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Oral Presentation (ind, grp, mltmd) No 30 1,2,3
Assignments Written Report No 30 1,3,4,5
Assignments Written Portfolio No 40 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Date printed 9 February 2024