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Industry project        

An industry project will have a set timeline in which to complete a task. Ultimately, students will utilize skills around planning, organising and managing resources within a practical business setting working on a project related to the discipline of study. Many organisations are able to introduce new projects and complete existing projects with the added student resource. Time spent on industry projects may vary and is as negotiated  between student and host.       

Practicum Subjects         

Practicum subjects involve students spending a  defined amount of time within a workplace for educational purposes i.e. students will be expected to complete assessment based on their experience in the workplace. And will generally spend between 150 – 200 hours in the  workplace.The Faculty offers a broad range of practicum options to students. Involvement in practicum subjects can be a cost effective method of delivering business solutions.

The Faculty offers a broad range of practicum options to students.

Sandwich course       

In a sandwich course (also known as Co-Operative Education) the student engages in structured learning via a paid position in the workforce, often on a full time basis and after completing 2 years of study. After the co-op placement, students will complete their last year of academic study and ideally have a graduate position already confirmed up as a result of the placement!    

While the Faculty does not offer a structured sandwich course at present, students have the option of independently applying for co-op programs that are promoted by the Career Development Centre at La Trobe or conducting their own research on job search sites such as UniGrad and Graduate Opportunities.    

Internships   

An internship enables a student to be placed in a workplace as a temporary and supervised employee, receiving on the job training within their chosen profession while still attending university. Internships will usually be completed in block mode (5 days per week) over the period of a few months. Depending on the workplace, internships may be paid or unpaid. Internships are a great way to introduce fresh ideas into the team. Internships are increasingly resulting in ongoing employment arrangements between students and industry partners.     

Cadetship   

The Australian Government offers cadetships across a range of disciplines. By participating in a cadetship within the Australian Government, students may go onto full time employment after they finish their studies. Cadetships generally provide students with a working environment where they can access dedicated career development and support personnel. Mentoring is a key feature of the cadetship structure. Cadetships are also offered by many corporate organisations. 

Vacation Work Degree-related  work (usually paid) undertaken by students at the end of their second year of study, over the holiday period. The Career Development Centre runs an annual Work Experience Expo which is dedicated to promoting vacation work opportunities to students.