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SPCH14006 - Speech Pathology Work-Integrated Learning 6

General Information

Unit Synopsis

In this unit you will strengthen your clinical and professional skills by engaging in work-integrated learning experiences through a supervised block placement. This placement will provide you with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate entry-level competence across Speech Pathology Australia's professional standards when working with children with communication and/or swallowing difficulties. You will also further develop your understanding of the importance of working within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework and will gain experience using your reflective practice skills in an authentic workplace setting. Following the completion of your block placement, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your critical thinking skills and your knowledge of evidence-based and client-centred practice when working with children, by completing a paediatric-based viva. This unit is designed to assist you to develop and demonstrate the entry-level skills, knowledge and competence required for entry into the workforce. Prior to the commencement of the unit, you must complete all pre-clinical requirements and maintain these requirements throughout the unit.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 4
Credit Points 12
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.25
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-Requisites

  • SPCH14009 Speech Pathology Work-Integrated Learning 5
  • SPCH14001 Integrated Practice in Speech Pathology

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Residential School Compulsory Residential School
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Unit Availabilities from Term 2 - 2021

Term 2 - 2021 Profile
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2022 Profile
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2023 Profile
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2024 Profile
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2025 Profile
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2026 Profile
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 12-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Professional Practice Placement 0%
2. Oral Examination 0%
3. Portfolio 0%
4. Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books 0%
5. On-campus Activity 0%

This is a pass/fail (non-graded) unit. To pass the unit, you must pass all of the individual assessment tasks shown in the table above.

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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: Unit coordinator reflection, student informal feedback and Speech team consultation.
Feedback
Scheduling of Residential Schools should continue to occur in Orientation Week of Term 2 with half days to occur over the Term 2. A maximum of two and a half days before the start of term is sufficient for the students to feel prepared to commence their work-integrated learning experiences and prepare for entering the workplace.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Residential School for SPCH14006 remains combined with the Residential School for SPCH14007. It will remain as, two days before the start of Term 2 and two additional half days scheduled during Term 2.
Action Taken
Residential Schools were combined and conducted for two full days immediately before the start of term. Two additional half days were scheduled during Term 2.
Source: Unit coordinator reflection, student informal feedback and Speech team consultation.
Feedback
Aspects of the Oral Examination (viva), need to be shortened, or removed, to reduce repetition and the overall time required for the assessment task.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the task description for the SPCH14006 Oral Examination (viva) is reviewed to ensure that the time required for the student to engage in the assessment task is reduced.
Action Taken
The oral examination process was reviewed, and changes were made to streamline the use of time without compromising the quality of the assessment whilst maintaining the standards set by Speech Pathology Australia.
Source: Unit coordinator reflection, student informal feedback and Speech team consultation.
Feedback
Residential Schools need to occur to prior to Orientation Week to allow students to be prepared prior to the start of their work integrated learning experiences. Earlier running of the residential schools will also allow students to start their placements earlier than Week 1 of Term (if appropriate).
Recommendation
It is recommended that residential school for SPCH14007 be combined with the residential school for SPCH14006 into a two day residential school that occurs in the vacation period betwen Terms 1 and 2.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Unit coordinator reflection, student informal feedback and Speech team consultation.
Feedback
Students require information on "Applying for Jobs" earlier in the year in order to prepare for the job application process.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Unit Coordinator collaborates with CQU Careers to ensure that information on job selection, writing job applications, and preparing for interviews is provided in the first residential school for SPCH14006 students.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate clinical and professional competence, as defined by Speech Pathology Australia, with a paediatric caseload during work-integrated learning experiences
  2. Develop appropriate management plans for paediatric clients by evaluating and synthesising case information and applying evidence-based practice within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework
  3. Reflect on clinical practice and identify future professional development needs related to paediatric practice to ensure competency as a Speech Pathologist
  4. Document and track the work-integrated learning experiences gained across Speech Pathology Australia's professional standards and range of practice areas.

The learning outcomes in this unit contribute to the development of clinical and professional competencies as outlined by Speech Pathology Australia's professional standards.

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Professional Practice Placement • •
2 - Oral Examination •
3 - Portfolio •
4 - Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books •
5 - On-campus Activity •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Communication • • •
2 - Problem Solving • • •
3 - Critical Thinking • • •
4 - Information Literacy • • • •
5 - Team Work •
6 - Information Technology Competence • •
7 - Cross Cultural Competence • • •
8 - Ethical practice • • •
9 - Social Innovation • • •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10
1 - Professional Practice Placement • • • • • • • • •
2 - Oral Examination • • • • • • •
3 - Portfolio • • • • • • •
5 - On-campus Activity • • • •
4 - Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books • •