Introduction to Work Integrated Learning WIL By Shayna

Introduction to Work Integrated Learning (WIL) By Shayna Ramouthar

What is WIL? • Prepare students for the workplace. • Give students an opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge in a work environment Real or Simulated. • Reminder- This is a compulsory module, without completion students will not graduate.

Industry Placement • Requirements: 160 hours and a POE • Elements to include in POE: – Title sheet

Industry Placement – Copy of ID – CV – Proof that they have completed the “Work Readiness Program – Confirmation letter (An original letter confirming their placement with the company’s stamp and contact details). – Self-Evaluation Report (Students need to reflect and evaluate their learning during WIL).

Industry Placement – Overall evaluation – Peer Evaluation Form – Supervisor Evaluation Report

Industry Placement – Industry log book – Other Evidence – Declaration of authenticity

What is my role? • Students responsibility to find a suitable company commence workplace learning. • Early sessions- stress the importance and repercussions of not completing WIL. • Students are advised to commence seeking WIL from the ending of their second year.

What is my role? • WIL Lecturer- assist students in finding placement, compiling documents and POE, • a formal letter with the Rosebank letter head, stating the hours required for WIL and the purpose of WIL. • list of companies with contact details that they could approach for WIL.

What is my role? • I also strive to make industry contacts in order to get interviews for the students and to place them.

What is my role? • Once an appropriate company is found for work placement, reiterate the purpose of WIL, what is expected on the student and employers, I would explain the documents required, hours needed and days students are available.

What is my role? • On a weekly basis: – Check for evidence that students are researching, contacting, following up with companies, – Book studio time, – CV, cover letter and interview process, – WIL report.