HWWS2192: PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES FOR CAREER PRACTITIONERS (1)

600 - 900 words. Need to select a sub-competency of one of CICA's professional standards to work on throughout the semester (page 11). For example, I chose:

2a Source, understand and apply credible, reliable labour market information that is free of bias.

Then had to develop goals to develop that sub-competency throughout the semester, and strategies related to those goals. I developed six strategies. Module 1 of this unit relates largely to goal-setting etc., and should be read before doing this assessment.

600 - 900 words. I really struggled to get it in this limit (initially had 3k+ words). Need to undertake the strategies from assignment above throughout the semester. Assignment 2 requires an assessment of how you performed, and the extent to which you developed the sub-competency.

1,500 - 2,000 words. Need to explain your understanding of each of the seven professional competencies, the extent to which you developed it through the semester, and how you can work on it in future.

Three main assessments. Each of them is just pass/fail - no specific grades or marks.

I didn't really know what to expect from this course but enjoyed it overall. Pretty flexible in terms of times etc. - within reason, you can set your own deadlines for each of the assignments. Liked not having lectures and just working my way through the course material online via the modules. Found some of the learning notes a bit cumbersome at times. Module 5 took significantly longer than the rest (focused on theoretical underpinnings and approaches). Didn't mind the content of the module but would have allocated more time in hindsight (typically just got through one module per weekend - this one took its toll a bit). Found the word restrictions on assessments frustratingly low. Overall pretty happy. Course leaders were more than happy to support and assist wherever needed.

No lectures. Optional (interactive) webinars recorded.

N/A

No exams.

3.5 out of 5

No textbooks. All materials available online.

No compulsory lectures or classes. Sporadic ~90-minute, optional recorded webinars (mostly centred on assignments and other discussion). Can complete 100% online. Content primarily delivered via readings online, across seven modules (each with sub-modules):
> Module 1: Adopting a professional approach
> Module 2: Working ethically
> Module 3: Connecting to clients and colleagues
> Module 4: Acknowledging diversity
> Module 5: Acquiring career development theory and knowledge
> Module 6: Managing information and resources
> Module 7: Understanding work and learning in the context of career development

Each module includes "Learning Notes", where you need to reflect or answer questions based on the learning material.

Semester 2, 2019

Pass (only pass/fail)