Master of Sustainable Practice

Verbal Expression and Comprehension (understanding)

 What do I need to be able to do?

Understand and respond to verbal communication.

• In the on-campus learning environment, this will assist you with participating in tutorial discussions and practicing professional communication skills during practical classes

Verbally communicate clear instructions and explanations.

• In the on-campus learning and industry placement environments, this will assist you responding in a clear, timely, and professional manner to requests and feedback from academic staff as well as supervisors and team members 

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

Additional time allowances for comprehension and expression may be available to you for on-campus learning activities.

Industry placement may require time responsive communication. This should be discussed with your placement coordinator prior to commencing industry placement.

Social Communication

Social Communication refers to the capacity to understand and use appropriate non-verbal communication such as: eye contact, gestures, facial expression, speaking volume, tone of voice, proximity and verbal turn-taking. 

What do I need to be able to do?

Recognise, interpret, use and respond to non-verbal communication appropriately during on-campus and industry placement activities to build relationships, display understanding and acknowledgement of others.

In the on-campus learning and industry placement environment, tasks which require your use of social communication abilities include:

• identifying and using gestures, verbal turn-taking and proximity when sharing workload and equipment
• responding to peers and placement colleagues with open body language, eye contact and facial expressions to demonstrate your understanding. 

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.  

Consideration will be given to the use of non-verbal communication appropriate to your disability or condition for example, if you have a vision or hearing impairment, you may rely more on using either auditory or visual means of social communication. 

Reading

What do I need to be able to do?

Read and understand a range of written material in differing forms from a variety of sources such as: on screen material, reference material and /or handwritten notes.

In the on-campus learning and industry placement environments, essential information is communicated in written form.  Fundamental tasks which require reading include:

• reading and understanding academic texts and required readings
• reading and understanding organisation-based protocols such as: notes, reports, policies, equipment use and safety procedures 

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

You may use specialised software to support your literacy for on-campus learning activities. The appropriateness and practicality of using such software during your industry placement should be discussed with the placement coordinator prior to commencing your placement.

Writing (Written Language)

N.B. This refers not to the physical act of writing but rather to the written content.

What do I need to be able to do?

Produce coherent written communication appropriate to on-campus and industry placement settings.

In the on-campus learning and industry placement environments, tasks which require clear, concise, accurate and time-efficient writing include:

• completing written tasks such as assignments, reports and a research project that demonstrates your understanding of course content
• writing reports to meet technical standards 

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

You may use specialised software to support your literacy for on-campus learning activities. The appropriateness and practicality of using such software during industry placement should be discussed with the placement coordinator prior to commencing your placement.

What do I need to be able to do?

Correctly use and apply knowledge of theory, research, and practice gained from on-campus learning activities to tasks in industry placement settings.

In on-campus learning and industry placement environments, tasks which require your use of concentration, memory and problem solving include:

• engaging with your research project with appropriate levels of focus and concentration throughout a designated period
• appropriately using information from a range of sources to generate workable plans for complex activities

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

You may use assistive technology and strategies such as rest breaks to support your memory, planning and organisation in the on-campus learning environment. The use of these strategies during industry placement should be discussed with the placement coordinator prior to commencing your placement.