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Applying for work-based WIL

Other than SBL3800 Professional Practice (see details below), work-based WIL units are by application only, so students are unable to self-enrol in SIMO. Students must apply one semester prior to when they wish to complete their work-based WIL experience. When applying, students need to specify whether they are self-sourcing their own placement or internship, or if they would like the WIL team to assist.

Self-sourced placement or internship

Finding your own industry host is a good idea if you have a specific idea of the type of industry or organisation you would like to gain experience in.

You can use your current employer as your industry host if the tasks/project you are working on is aligned to your course and different from your usual role.

All self-sourced opportunities are screened to ensure students can have a safe and meaningful learning experience that meets the targeted learning outcomes. This Industry Partner Brief can guide student and potential external partners on the suitability requirements for a placement or internship.

ECU sourced placement or internship

The WIL team can help students find a suitable work-based WIL opportunity. Using this service is best for students who are flexible on the organisation they are based in and the tasks/projects they undertake.

Applications for work-based WIL are via our dedicated portal. In the portal, you can find FAQs and lots of other information about the WIL program.

For further enquiries please email BusinessWIL@ecu.edu.au

SBL3800 Professional Practice

SBL3800 is a full-year academic unit where students participate in 80-hours of professional practice. Professional Practice is where students engage with an external partner (e.g., member of the community, industry, or local government) in a professional setting. Examples are work placement or internship, work-based competition or hackathon, involvement in an innovation hub or incubator, or participating in a work-based mentoring program.

Students are required to self-source their professional practice. These SBL3800 suitability requirements can guide students on the type of professional practice they can take part in.

These SBL3800 FAQs will be useful for students who will be taking part in SBL3800 Professional Practice.

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