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COOPA2021 Professional Identity: Prep for Work

This unit equips students to manage their progression from university into careers. The unit is designed for undergraduate students in any course to gain knowledge and skills for making informed career choices and participating in professional workplaces. Students gain knowledge of expectations and requirements for professional roles applicable to their university studies. The unit also provides preparation for professional placement. Topics include working effectively in professional settings, searching for jobs, and practical approaches for job applications and job interviews. Assessments include self-reflection on education and skills, identifying and researching jobs, and preparing a job application. By learning practical strategies and approaches, students are empowered to make deliberate career-focused decisions and to take advantage of work opportunities. The unit¿s focus on self-awareness, self-e¿cacy and professionalism supports students to develop expected behaviours that are integral to success in the workplace, and to pursue lifelong learning and further opportunities.

Credit points
15
EFTSL
0.125
Band
Band 1
Field of Education
Education, n.e.c. (079999)

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
 
* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. Find our more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. Find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.