Innovative Working Integrated
Learning Models
This Australian Technology Network (ATN) Project in partnership with Australian Industry Group and the Australian Chamber of Commerce has investigated innovative ways of engaging students from tertiary institutions for placements or projects particularly for small to medium enterprises and community partners.
The following resources were developed for use by industry, tertiary institutions and students. These resources include snapshots of both curricula and co-curricula examples of the 5 innovative WIL models with industry and community engagement with tertiary institutions. Additionally, there are also snapshots of two key emerging features: stakeholder engagement, brokerage and deep partnership models. Information resources for industry partners and students as well as a self assessment guide for institutions are also available.
Project Team
Judie Kay: RMIT University (Lead)
Sonia Ferns: Curtin University
Leoni Russell: RMIT University
Judith Smith: Queensland University of Technology
In Partnership with:
Australian Chamber of Commerce: Jennifer Lambert
Australian Industry Group: Anne Younger
Project Funding:
Funded by Australian Technology network (ATN) Grants Scheme for Excellence in Learning & Teaching 2017
Innovative WIL Models Overview
The project identified five innovative WIL models:
Micro-placements:
Typically involve short periods in the workplace ranging from two to ten days
Online Projects or Placements:
Involve students and industry working online
Hackathons/Competitions and Events:
Events typically involve students working in teams on one-off intensive activities for and/or with industry partners or with university-based activities.
Incubators/start-ups:
WIL students are undertaking placements or projects in or for startup businesses or in incubators
Consulting:
Students providing consultancy services and information to others, including other students, industry partners and community organisations
In addition to the five innovative WIL models, the project identified a range of innovative WIL features. The following snapshots overview two of these features: Brokerage and Deep partnerships
ABC Fact Check:
Academic Excellence and Australian Journalism
Deep Industry Partnership
The Lasting Impacts of Deep Partnerships
Deep Industry Partnership
