Applied Marine Research Professional Practice

Students will engage in a year of professional practice in the Marine Institute. During Professional Practice, students will work under the guidance of a mentor within one of the six service areas: Ocean Science and Information Services; Marine Environment and Food Safety Services; Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services.The professional practice should develop the learner's professional competence, increase their self awareness and help inform decisions concerning their career path.

1. Demonstrate through interpersonal communications how their experience has improved their professional competence

2. Critically evaluate and articulate how they have contributed to their host organisation's objectives.

3. Demonstrate the application of previously acquired theory and practical knowledge to their professional duties in the host organisation.

4. Articulate how their professional practice experience has modified their career aspirations.

5. Assess the effect of their professional practice on their future employment prospects.