Courses & Units
Professional Skills in Practice ZPP101
Introduction
This unit provides you with opportunities to develop various work-ready, transferable, and professional skills and attributes that are highly sought by employers. In addition, it allows you to explore contemporary strategies and approaches that are often used in day-to-day employment situations. You will be introduced to key concepts, terms, principles, techniques, and approaches that are related to a range of professional skill-based topics. For example, some of our modules include Lean Thinking, Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking, The Art of Leading, Managing People, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Building Professional Networks, Conflict Management and Resolution, CVs and Cover Letters, Diversity and Inclusion, Teamwork and Collaboration, Personal and Professional Goal-Setting, Project Management and Design Thinking. Through variety of activities, you will apply what you learn in practice, analyse actions and experiences, and engage in critical reflection. You will demonstrate your learning largely through your portfolio of evidence and a guided reflection. To complete this unit, you will choose twelve (12) modules from a broad selection, based on areas of interest to you, and undertake the required assessment tasks.
Summary
| Unit name | Professional Skills in Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ZPP101 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics University College |
| Discipline | Office of the University College |
| Coordinator | Doctor Cherie Hawkins |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify key terms, concepts, tools, and techniques related to transferable skills and contemporary strategies and approaches in the workplace
- Demonstrate the application of skills, behaviours, and attributes in practice
- Analyse and use professional practice tools and techniques to communicate ideas, innovations, and solutions
- Reflect on key learnings to generate professional and self-development plans for the future
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129999 | $2,040.00 | $1,597.00 | not applicable | $2,040.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | One (1) hour online tutorials in weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT2 - Part A: Portfolio of Evidence (17.5%)|AT2 - Part B: Portfolio of Evidence (17.5%)|AT1: Multiple Choice Quizzes (MCQs) (25%)|AT3: Guided Reflection (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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