This unit (SSM3003) is designed to facilitate a successful transition to employment in the fields of sport and recreation management, outdoor recreation, youth work, exercise and sport science. Students follow a career development model to further develop their ability to proactively manage a career throughout their life. To enable students to advance employment opportunities the unit will integrate: self-understanding activities; career strategic plans; networking; interview techniques; and methods to generate a professional image and workplace achievements. It progresses critical understanding of how to identify strengths and competencies through education; employment experiences; work integrated learning; and extracurricular experiences. The unit enhances job hunting strategies and career insights to establish a career-focused placement designed to provide a pathway into a chosen field and improve the students current employment status.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
SSM3003
Prerequisites
SSM2002 - Career Development and Employability 1
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Analyse and reflect on skills, career values and personality to gain a clear career direction; | ||
| 2. | Research and analyse sport and recreation industries, and align personal skills and career values to the job market; | ||
| 3. | Advance self-marketing skills for lifelong career development focussing on communicating achievements during job interviews and professional image management; | ||
| 4. | Adapt and synthesise theoretical knowledge and skills to the workplace by undertaking a career placement in a responsible, accountable and collaborative manner; | ||
| 5. | Build on existing business communication skills and practices to enhance capability to be an effective professional communicator; and | ||
| 6. | Exercise independent critical thinking, practices and judgements and reflect within the career placement at the workplace setting. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Completion of a range of self-marketing activities including a career pitch and LinkedIn profile, for use at networking opportunities | 20% |
| Presentation | Analysis and alignment of personal data aligned to industry market trends acquired through career exploration | 30% |
| Portfolio | Career placement report | 50% |
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