Subject Area: Arts
This course can also be studied in the following specialisations: Criminology, Media (Media Production), Media (Screen and Sound), Media (Comms & Journalism), Media (Public Relations and Advertising)

The HUMS 2000 course is an elective in the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences programs and the Criminology major stream in the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences program. It may be taken at the end of a first year of study and offers students work experience in a range of organisations utilising social research and policy and humanities skills.

The vocational placement, which is worked in the Sydney metropolitan area, provides work experience at a host organisation for 14 full days (105 working hours). This practical experience is accompanied by a reading program. The reading component examines different approaches to the study of organisations, their structures, functions and policies, as well as links these issues to the placement experience.

Note: Students must have achieved a credit level or better average across the courses in their degree. The internship may be included as part of a major stream in the Faculty programs with the permission of the relevant Convenor.

For details on how to apply please contact Zarni Jaugietis, Program Manager Student Development (zarni@unsw.edu.au).

Participation and Enrolment Requirements

Working with Children Check and Criminal Record Check are handled on a case-by-case basis as they are only required of the students on placement when requested by agencies.

Working with Children Check

The Working With Children Check is valid for five years. It is a requirement for all students and is specifically designed for people who work or volunteer in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and a review of findings of workplace misconduct. The result of a Working With Children Check is either a clearance to work with children for five years, or a bar against working with children. Cleared applicants are subject to ongoing monitoring and relevant new records may lead to the clearance being revoked. The Working With Children Check is fully portable so it can be used for any paid or unpaid child-related work in NSW for as long as the worker remains cleared.

You can apply for their Working With Children Check (WWCC) number on the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian website. To be eligible for a WWCC you will have to show proof of identity to a NSW Motor Registry or Council Agency. For more information you may access the online tutorials and fact sheets at Working with Children Check

National Criminal Record Check

A National Criminal Record Check is valid for three years. You must undergo a National Criminal Record Check and provide an original copy of the Check results to the Work Integrated Learning Unit. The result of a Working With Children Check is either that there are ‘no disclosable outcomes’, or that there are ‘disclosable outcomes’ which are then detailed in the certificate. If you have a disclosable outcome(s) on your criminal record check you will need to undergo a risk assessment. Please contact the Work Integrated Learning Unit for further information about this.
All placement students are subject to ongoing monitoring and must disclose new ‘disclosable outcomes’ to the Work Integrated Learning Unit. Some agencies (e.g NSW Health) only accept National Criminal Record Checks obtained through specific accredited agencies.