Credit Points 10

Coordinator Bader Unnisa Mehdi Opens in new window

Description This subject provides students with a comprehensive foundation in tertiary education and sets students up for university success. Students will learn to develop their individual learning plan and objectives. The subject emphasises foundational research skills and communication across a range of literacies in their field of interest. Moreover, students will learn the principles of efficient and effective teamwork, a vital skill in any collaborative environment. The subject also addresses digital reputation, reflection, and analytical skills critical for success. This subject delves into integrity, ethics, and citizenship for professional and academic life, preparing students to engage responsibly and ethically in all their endeavours.

School Western Sydney The College

Discipline Learning Skills Programs

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 0 Preparatory subject

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in 9034 Undergraduate Preparation Program and Applied Policing program.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:

1. Reflect on your capabilities and personal learning objectives in relation to your field of interest.  
2. Explain what it means to think critically and act with integrity at university & professional/ broader world view context.  
3. Apply appropriate multiple literacies, to understand academic and professional communication common in your chosen role in policing.    
4. Demonstrate competency in a form of communication in your chosen role in policing.    
5. Work effectively in a small group learning environment.

Subject Content

• An overview of university life
• Understanding your strengths and identifying development areas to succeed at university
• What are the skills and behaviours that enhance success at university and in professional settings?
• Developing your individual learning model and objectives
• Critical thinking, reflection and analysis in today’s world
• Being an effective researcher: locating, interpreting, referencing and synthesising information  
• Effective communication across a range of literacies in your field of interest
• Efficient and effective teamwork
• Digital reputation, communication skills and competencies  
• Integrity, ethics and citizenship for professional and academic life  

Special Requirements

Legislative pre-requisites

Special Requirements - Meeting the NSW Police Force Professional Suitability assessment.