This capstone unit provides third year students with an opportunity to select and undertake a work-based placement in the field of food services within the health care sector. This work-based placement provides the student with opportunity to undertake a structured work experience program as an integral part of their degree course that would enable them to develop their problem solving skills based on the overall knowledge gained through the course. Gaining practical experience in their chosen field enables students to test interest and ability in these areas and prepare them for team leader and supervisory roles within the health care food service industry.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
24
Unit code:
HHN3604
Prerequisites
HHN3503 - Introduction to Food Service
HHN3602 - Food Service Systems
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Appraise and interpret literature on a selected topic; | ||
2. | Construct a report of project experience in an appropriate and professional style according to specified conventions and accessible to specialist and non-specialist audiences; | ||
3. | Critically reflect on how their project experience has assisted their understanding of nutritional principles and knowledge; and | ||
4. | Critique data and results, integrating findings with contemporary or emerging evidence or knowledge and interrogating its scientific and personal significance. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Other | Project outline, related to final professional project report | 10% |
Report | Professional project report (4,000 words) | 70% |
Presentation | Presentation on final project report (20 minutes) | 10% |
Other | Supervisor assessment of industry engagement/work including reflective journal (approximately 1,000 words) | 10% |
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