EUQ671 Evolving Perspectives in Career Development
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| Unit code: | EUQ671 |
|---|---|
| Equivalent(s): | EUQ641 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | It is assumed that students understand educational practices in education settings and have practitioner experiences within a related education field or support profession. |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $592 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,468 |
| International unit fee | $4,740 |
Unit Outline: Session 2 2026, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | EUQ671 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | EUQ641 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | It is assumed that students understand educational practices in education settings and have practitioner experiences within a related education field or support profession. |
| Coordinator: | Deborah Munro | d2.munro@qut.edu.au |
Overview
In this unit, you will consider career development theory, practice, policy and research. Career development is a broad and constantly evolving field which is relevant to all individuals. Recent developments in education and employment highlight the importance for all educators and related career practitioners to be equipped to effectively prepare people for a rapidly changing world of work. You will explore the multifaceted landscape of career development, examining its theoretical foundations, practical applications, policy implications, diversity and ethics in the ever-evolving world of work. As you progress through this unit, you will develop critical thinking skills to analyse career development challenges, create innovative solutions, and adapt to the changing needs of diverse client populations.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Synthesise theories and scholarly literature to evaluate changes in the world of work and the impact of these changes on career development theories.
- Reflect on personal career development using the Systems Theory Framework to improve professional knowledge and evaluate career decision making processes.
- Using the Systems Theory Framework, evaluate influences which may be operating on the career decision making processes of those with alternate career journeys.
- Analyse the ethical challenges in career development practice when providing support to members of diverse client populations.
- Reflect on your own professional competencies to identify ways to improve professional practice.
- Source, evaluate and apply labour market information and resources to design evidence-based career interventions for diverse client populations.
Content
This unit will cover the following:
- The changing world of work and labour market trends
- Labour market information; sourcing, analysing and applying LMI in career practice
- Key career theories with a focus on the Systems Theory Framework
- Australian career development initiatives and policies and their impact on individuals and society
- Ethical practice with diverse client populations
- Digital resources and technology in career development
- Service ecosystems; career development services, stakeholders and referral pathways
- Artificial intelligence for career practitioners
- Professional competency development and reflective practice
Learning Approaches
In this unit you will learn through engaging in the following:
- Online modules
- Online discussions
- Readings
- Learning activities
- Reflection on current and future practice and careers
This unit employs interactive and discussion-based learning and critical reflection on experience.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- opportunity for formative feedback in this unit will include feedback on a learning activity related to assessment task 1
- self-reflection on learning and personal and professional experiences
- feedback from peers as you investigate and discuss issues raised throughout the unit
- comments about summative assessment work included with your grade
- general summative assessment feedback posted to the whole cohort via the unit Canvas website.
Assessment
Overview
There are two assessments in this unit:
- Career reflection – this task connects concepts covered in this unit to facilitate an evaluation of and reflection on changes in the world of work and career development theories, personal career influences and influences which may operate on those with alternate career journeys.
- Labour Market Portfolio - this task connects concepts covered in this unit to facilitate the development of a labour market information portfolio to support clients from a specific demographic group.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Career Development: Theory, Policy and Reflective Practice
In this assignment, you will evaluate changes in the world of work, the evolution of career development theory, and the Australian career development policy landscape. You will apply the Systems Theory Framework to reflect on your own career journey and consider how this framework can support your professional practice with clients.
GenAI prohibited: The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Labour Market Intelligence Portfolio
In this assignment, you will develop a professional portfolio demonstrating your capability to use artificial intelligence tools and labour market intelligence to support clients from a specific demographic group experiencing career uncertainty. You will use GenAI throughout this assignment to research labour market trends, identify resources and services, and develop client support approaches. Your portfolio will demonstrate both your technical skills in prompting and using AI for labour market research, and your critical evaluation of AI outputs to ensure ethical, accurate, and culturally responsive practice.
GenAI allowed: The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
The following resources are not prescribed but highly recommended for this unit and practitioners in the field of career counseling.
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Arthur, N., Neault, R., McMahan, M. (Eds) (2019) Career Theories and Models at Work: Ideas for Practice. Toronto: CERIC.
McMahon. (2015). Ideas for career practitioners : celebrating excellence in career practice (New edition.). Australian Academic Press.
Patton, W., & McMahon, M. (2021). Career development and systems theory: Connecting theory and practice. (4th ed.). Brill.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with general participation in this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EQ60 Graduate Certificate in Education
- Discuss and evaluate advanced discipline-specific knowledge related to professional educational practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Career Development: Theory, Policy and Reflective Practice - Reflect on and reflexively analyse own practice to improve professional knowledge and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO5, Career Development: Theory, Policy and Reflective Practice, Labour Market Intelligence Portfolio - Critically analyse and evaluate activities, contexts, and phenomena related to professional practice in the discipline of education.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Career Development: Theory, Policy and Reflective Practice, Labour Market Intelligence Portfolio - Design and justify innovative solutions to authentic problems of educational practice through the application of discipline-specific knowledge and skills.
Relates to: ULO6, Labour Market Intelligence Portfolio - Source and evaluate scholarly and professional literature and apply it to educational contexts and scenarios.
Relates to: ULO6
EQ74 Master of Education
- Discuss, evaluate, and integrate advanced discipline-specific knowledge related to professional educational practice and research.
Relates to: ULO1, Career Development: Theory, Policy and Reflective Practice - Reflect on and reflexively analyse own practice, integrating theoretical frameworks to improve professional knowledge and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO5, Career Development: Theory, Policy and Reflective Practice, Labour Market Intelligence Portfolio - Critically analyse and evaluate complex activities, contexts and phenomena related to professional practice and scholarship in the discipline of education.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Career Development: Theory, Policy and Reflective Practice, Labour Market Intelligence Portfolio - Design and justify innovative solutions to authentic problems of educational practice, drawing on discipline-specific knowledge and skills to lead and influence positive change.
Relates to: ULO6, Labour Market Intelligence Portfolio - Apply theories and research methods to ethically explore educational issues/phenomena and practices.
Relates to: ULO6
Unit Outline: Session 4 2026, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | EUQ671 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | EUQ641 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | It is assumed that students understand educational practices in education settings and have practitioner experiences within a related education field or support profession. |
| Coordinator: | Deborah Munro | d2.munro@qut.edu.au |
Overview
In this unit, you will consider career development theory, practice, policy and research. Career development is a broad and constantly evolving field which is relevant to all individuals. Recent developments in education and employment highlight the importance for all educators and related career practitioners to be equipped to effectively prepare people for a rapidly changing world of work. You will explore the multifaceted landscape of career development, examining its theoretical foundations, practical applications, policy implications, diversity and ethics in the ever-evolving world of work. As you progress through this unit, you will develop critical thinking skills to analyse career development challenges, create innovative solutions, and adapt to the changing needs of diverse client populations.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Synthesise theories and scholarly literature to evaluate changes in the world of work and the impact of these changes on career development theories.
- Reflect on personal career development using the Systems Theory Framework to improve professional knowledge and evaluate career decision making processes.
- Using the Systems Theory Framework, evaluate influences which may be operating on the career decision making processes of those with alternate career journeys.
- Analyse the ethical challenges in career development practice when providing support to members of diverse client populations.
- Reflect on your own professional competencies to identify ways to improve professional practice.
- Source, evaluate and apply labour market information and resources to design evidence-based career interventions for diverse client populations.
Content
This unit will cover the following:
- The changing world of work and labour market trends
- Labour market information; sourcing, analysing and applying LMI in career practice
- Key career theories with a focus on the Systems Theory Framework
- Australian career development initiatives and policies and their impact on individuals and society
- Ethical practice with diverse client populations
- Digital resources and technology in career development
- Service ecosystems; career development services, stakeholders and referral pathways
- Artificial intelligence for career practitioners
- Professional competency development and reflective practice
Learning Approaches
In this unit you will learn through engaging in the following:
- Online modules
- Online discussions
- Readings
- Learning activities
- Reflection on current and future practice and careers
This unit employs interactive and discussion-based learning and critical reflection on experience.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- opportunity for formative feedback in this unit will include feedback on a learning activity related to assessment task 1
- self-reflection on learning and personal and professional experiences
- feedback from peers as you investigate and discuss issues raised throughout the unit
- comments about summative assessment work included with your grade
- general summative assessment feedback posted to the whole cohort via the unit Canvas website.
Assessment
Overview
There are two assessments in this unit:
- Career reflection – this task connects concepts covered in this unit to facilitate an evaluation of and reflection on changes in the world of work and career development theories, personal career influences and influences which may operate on those with alternate career journeys.
- Labour Market Portfolio - this task connects concepts covered in this unit to facilitate the development of a labour market information portfolio to support clients from a specific demographic group.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Career Development: Theory, Policy and Reflective Practice
In this assignment, you will evaluate changes in the world of work, the evolution of career development theory, and the Australian career development policy landscape. You will apply the Systems Theory Framework to reflect on your own career journey and consider how this framework can support your professional practice with clients.
GenAI prohibited: The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Labour Market Intelligence Portfolio
In this assignment, you will develop a professional portfolio demonstrating your capability to use artificial intelligence tools and labour market intelligence to support clients from a specific demographic group experiencing career uncertainty. You will use GenAI throughout this assignment to research labour market trends, identify resources and services, and develop client support approaches. Your portfolio will demonstrate both your technical skills in prompting and using AI for labour market research, and your critical evaluation of AI outputs to ensure ethical, accurate, and culturally responsive practice.
GenAI allowed: The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
The following resources are not prescribed but highly recommended for this unit and practitioners in the field of career counseling.
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Arthur, N., Neault, R., McMahan, M. (Eds) (2019) Career Theories and Models at Work: Ideas for Practice. Toronto: CERIC.
McMahon. (2015). Ideas for career practitioners : celebrating excellence in career practice (New edition.). Australian Academic Press.
Patton, W., & McMahon, M. (2021). Career development and systems theory: Connecting theory and practice. (4th ed.). Brill.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with general participation in this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EQ60 Graduate Certificate in Education
- Discuss and evaluate advanced discipline-specific knowledge related to professional educational practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Career Development: Theory, Policy and Reflective Practice - Reflect on and reflexively analyse own practice to improve professional knowledge and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO5, Career Development: Theory, Policy and Reflective Practice, Labour Market Intelligence Portfolio - Critically analyse and evaluate activities, contexts, and phenomena related to professional practice in the discipline of education.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Career Development: Theory, Policy and Reflective Practice, Labour Market Intelligence Portfolio - Design and justify innovative solutions to authentic problems of educational practice through the application of discipline-specific knowledge and skills.
Relates to: ULO6, Labour Market Intelligence Portfolio - Source and evaluate scholarly and professional literature and apply it to educational contexts and scenarios.
Relates to: ULO6
EQ74 Master of Education
- Discuss, evaluate, and integrate advanced discipline-specific knowledge related to professional educational practice and research.
Relates to: ULO1, Career Development: Theory, Policy and Reflective Practice - Reflect on and reflexively analyse own practice, integrating theoretical frameworks to improve professional knowledge and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO5, Career Development: Theory, Policy and Reflective Practice, Labour Market Intelligence Portfolio - Critically analyse and evaluate complex activities, contexts and phenomena related to professional practice and scholarship in the discipline of education.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Career Development: Theory, Policy and Reflective Practice, Labour Market Intelligence Portfolio - Design and justify innovative solutions to authentic problems of educational practice, drawing on discipline-specific knowledge and skills to lead and influence positive change.
Relates to: ULO6, Labour Market Intelligence Portfolio - Apply theories and research methods to ethically explore educational issues/phenomena and practices.
Relates to: ULO6