Work Ready Practice
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
The Work Ready Practice unit provides and prepares students with the work ready skills and knowledge required post-graduation including registration, professional indemnity insurance, developing a CV and cover-letter, applying and interviewing for jobs and advanced physiotherapy skills for various physiotherapy settings. These skills are an essential component for graduates as they transition into clinical practice as qualified Physiotherapists.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Exemplify work-ready skills of a registered practitioner including autonomy and adaptability in the process of securing employment after graduation;
- Articulate the different areas of clinical practice and skill-based competencies required to transition as an independent clinician; and
- Apply critical reflection frameworks in evaluating work readiness as a new-graduate physiotherapist.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 20%
Submission of CV and Cover-letter (1500 words)
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 45%
Self-Reflection - Workplace readiness (2000 words)
Assessment type: Examination | Grade: 35%
OSCE: Individual mock job interview (20mins)
Required reading
Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):