Professional Skills in Practice unit (ZPP101)

Online

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	University College
Discipline	Pathways
Coordinator	Mrs Melissa Finnen
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 1
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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	$2,174.00	$1,703.00	not applicable	$2,249.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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, 2, 3, 4, and 8
Assessment	Multiple Choice Quizzes (MCQs): AT1 (25%)|Portfolio of Evidence: AT2 - Part A and Part B (35%)|Guided Reflection: AT3 (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	N/A
Recommended	N/A

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