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BEX3006 · Industry placement
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Faculty of Business and Economics
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit is designed to provide you with the opportunity to put theory into practice in a business environment. You will undertake a placement in an organisation for 15 days or the equivalent.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Peninsula | First semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Peninsula | Term 1 | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Peninsula | Summer semester A | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Caulfield | First semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Caulfield | Term 1 | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | Winter semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Peninsula | Winter semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Caulfield | Winter semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Caulfield | Summer semester A | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Caulfield | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | Summer semester A | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | Term 1 | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Peninsula | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 30% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Portfolio | Portfolio | 50% | — |
| 3 | 3 - Project | Project | 20% | — |
| 4 | 4 - Portfolio | Portfolio | 80% | — |
| 5 | 5 - Project | Project | 20% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- apply theory to practice in a supervised environment
- First semester, Term 1 and Winter semester: evaluate personal and professional development Second semester and Summer semester A: evaluate personal and professional development gained from experience in a business environment
- First semester, Term 1 and Winter semester: use the experience to reflect upon future professional opportunities. Second semester and Summer semester A: use the experience to reflect upon current and future professional abilities
- Second semester and Summer semester A: reflect on the development of teamwork skills for application to the workplace, using appropriate technologies
- Second semester and Summer semester A: reflect on the development of communication skills for application to the workplace using appropriate technologies
- Second semester and Summer semester A: communicate in written and verbal form to produce professional artefacts.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities. Please note, attendance at online workshops is optional.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 24 hours |
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