FST3800 · Food science internship

Overview

The internship gives you the opportunity to apply your university learning to the workplace, providing you with experience in tailoring your academic-based learning to the needs of an industry-based partner, and to network with potential employers. This will prepare you for work or professional practice by integrating theoretical knowledge with practice. You will learn about the process of applying for employment and good workplace practice. The internship will generally be over the summer break.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

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

1. Apply the knowledge and skills acquired during your academic studies to the practical requirements of the workplace;
2. Illustrate a positive contribution to the organisation;
3. Work effectively as a member of a team through well-developed skills in job planning, time management, problem solving, critical thinking and the organisation of work;
4. Understand the requirements of working with others in a position of responsibility;
5. Develop effective and appropriate communication skills;
6. Recognise OHS issues and demonstrate application of safe practices in a workplace environment;
7. Set personal goals and pursue these goals in a manner appropriate to the workplace.

Workload

• Three-hour workshop prior to internship; • Minimum of eight weeks internship and • One-hour of private study per week

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.