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      Developing career-ready professionals for the future
 

1. This Policy provides the University’s approach to managing the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Program.

1. This Policy applies to all University of Canberra courses determined under the University of Canberra Courses and Awards (Courses of Study) Rules 2013

1. Quality WIL is designed and delivered collaboratively through internal and external partnerships, aligning with course, student, community, industry, and external accreditation requirements, where appropriate.
2. WIL is designed to be sustainable, inclusive, equitable and accessible.
3. WIL is authentic and relevant to the discipline.
4. WIL is linked to the curriculum and includes scaffolded learning and assessment that is designed to integrate theoretical and discipline knowledge and skills, and employability skills.
5. Continuous improvement is embedded into the WIL Program through evaluation processes.

     
     WIL FRAMEWORK
     Providing the fundamental standards and systems required to implement the WIL principles.

     WIL categories
     3.6     The University uses four WIL categories: Field Work, Projects, Placements and
                 Internships, and Simulation. WIL may be industry, research and/or community focused.

    WIL partnership model
     3.7     The WIL Program is implemented through the WIL Partnership Model. This model is
                 characterised by collaboration, cooperation and co-ownership.
      3.8    Stakeholder responsibilities are inter-related, with the shared vision of facilitating student
                 acquisition of discipline knowledge and skills and employability knowledge and skills.     Governance and accountability
     3.12    The following committees are involved in the development, consultation and/or
                  approval process for matters related to the WIL Program:
                   a.   Work Integrated Learning Steering Committee (WILSC);
                   b.   Indigenous Australian Completions Taskforce;
                   c.   University Education Committee;
                   d.   University Research Committee;
                   e.   Academic Board;
                   f.    Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMC); and the
                   g.   Student Representative Council.

      Evaluation
      3.13   Evaluation of the WIL Program includes:
                  a.   Opportunity for student and industry perspectives;
                  b.   An annual audit of the WIL Program to assure the quality of work integrated
                        learning opportunities; and
                  c.   An annual evaluation of the WIL Framework to ensure the WIL Program is
                        responsive to the dynamic work environment.

External governing legislation

• , and legislation in force in each state and territory

University of Canberra legislation and rules

• University of Canberra Courses and Awards (Courses of Study) Rules 2013
• University of Canberra Academic Progress Rules 2017

University of Canberra policies and procedures

• Academic Progress Policy
• Academic Progress (Coursework Units) Procedure  
• Assessment Policy
• Assessment Procedures
• Completion within the Expected Duration of Study for International Students - Policy
• Completion within the Expected Duration of Study for International Students - Procedure
• Course Policy
• Course Delivery by Third Party Providers Policy
• Course Delivery by Third Party Providers Procedure
• Disability Policy
• Deferring, Suspending or Cancelling an International Student's Enrolment Procedure
• Enrolment Policy
• Privacy Policy
• Student Charter
• Student Mental Health Support Policy
• Welfare Arrangements for Under 18 International Students Policy
• Welfare Arrangements for Under 18 International Students Procedure
• Third Party Providers Agreements and Operations Manual

Terms	Definitions
Experiential learning	A pedagogical strategy that purposefully engages the learner in direct experience and focussed reflection, in the education setting, workplace and the community and/or through simulation, including virtual simulation, to increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify values, and develop students’ capacity to contribute constructively to their communities.
Work integrated learning	A form of experiential learning where theoretical knowledge and disciplinary skills are integrated with authentic work experiences and practices within relevant professional contexts.
Field work	An approved activity that involves observing, collating information and/or collecting data/specimens.
WIL project	A project, or activity, that engages individuals or teams to respond to a real-world problem or opportunity under the guidance of the faculty and client, or the faculty.
Placement and internship	A placement and internship involves work experience (that takes place at the workplace) under the supervision of the faculty and the workplace supervisor.
Simulation	Simulation, which can be a project or activity, involves authentic work experience that is undertaken in an imitated work environment, under the guidance of a supervisor. Simulation may be in the physical environment or virtual.

Appendix A



Figure 1: WIL Partnership Model