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 out 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 topics. Through a range 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 an experiential report. Modules within the unit include (but are not limited to), Creative Thinking in Practice, The Art of Leading, Lean Thinking Techniques, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving, Data-Driven Decision-Making, and Interpersonal Skills and Networking. To complete this unit, you will choose 12 modules from a broad selection, based on areas of interest to you, along with the required activities and assessments.
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
This unit is currently unavailable.
* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify key terms, concepts, and principles related to transferable skills and contemporary strategies and approaches in the workplace
- Demonstrate the application of skills, behaviours, and attributes in practice
- Use and analyse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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
| Assessment | Multiple Choice Quizzes (25%)|Portfolio of Evidence (35%)|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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