Horticulture Industry Internship (HORT90049)

This subject involves completion of a minimum 80 hours work placement integrating academic learning, employability skills and attributes and the development of specific skills and knowledge with an organisation relevant to the Urban Horticultural Industry. The placement is supplemented by a series of lectures/workshops held during the semester which are focused on business and human resource management issues, plus career enhancement tutorial sessions. The placement will draw on specific discipline skills associated with the course of enrolment.

Students are responsible for identifying a suitable work placement prior to the start of semester and each will be assisted by the Subject Coordinator. Students will need to commence their approaches to organisations at least 6 weeks before the placement. Students are encouraged to begin or even complete the placement during the Summer vacation non –teaching period prior to the start of the semester. Placements must be approved by the Subject Coordinator prior to commencement and students are required to meet and consult with the Subject Coordinator well in advance of the placement period. Once the placement and dates have been confirmed, students are required to complete an online application, risk assessment and deed poll. The Subject Coordinator will facilitate, with the University, the completion of a Host Organisation Agreement letter.

On completion of the subject, students will have completed and reported on a course-related project in a workplace. They will also have enhanced employability skills including communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills, organisation and time-management, and an understanding of career planning and professional development