The unit of study provides students with an opportunity to undertake a project of their choice that is linked to their field of study. The Pinnacle project will challenge the student by requiring them to draw upon their knowledge and skills acquired in their studies to date and apply them in meaningful way to showcase their abilities. The types of Pinnacle venture undertaken may broadly include a small research or community project or a work based placement. The students activities will "value add" for their discipline field and/or community and/or organisation where they are undertaking the venture.
It is an overarching objective of the unit that the venture will enable the student to undertake a unique practical and educational experience that will challenge and promote growth on many levels for the student and thus significantly contribute to their marketability and salience, increasing their competitive edge for employment.

Unit details

Location:
St Albans
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
HFB3200

Prerequisites

HFB2223 - Clinical Practice 4

HFB3136 - Career and Professional Development

HHB2301 - Health Promotion

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Manage and undertake a work, community or research based project with minimal supervision, demonstrating self and time management and project related organisational skills;  
  2. Articulate and justify project goals, objectives, timeline, approaches and methods;  
  3. Establish proficiency in producing an artefact that demonstrates self-reflection, an evaluation of the outcomes and a summary of strengths and limitations;  
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in elucidating the findings of the project to peers, supervisors and wider community audience.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Project Project proposal and presentation (750 words) 20%
Project Final project artefact (2500 words) 60%
Presentation Final project presentation (750 words) 20%
Students are expected to complete each component of the assessment and must achieve a total aggregate score of 50% in order to obtain a pass in the unit. The project proposal and rationale will be due for submission in week 1. The assessment of the student's performance on this submission and the feedback provided will be used to help guide the student over the remainder of the Block.

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As part of a course

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Course Study as part of
Bachelor of Health Science Public Health - Major

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