CIM 310

Work Integrated
Learning

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Table of Contents
PART 1 Welcome to CIM 310 3

PART 2 Requirements, Roles & Responsibilities 3

PART 3 Work Placement Checklist 5

PART 4 Assessment Requirements 6

CIM 310.1 - Work Integrated Learning Workshops & Application Materials
CIM 310.2 - Host Organisation Assessment
CIM 310.3 - Learning Journal

PART 5 Upon Completion of your Work Placement 7

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PART 1 Learning in the workplace requires a set of skills and attitudes

that students will develop throughout their study. These skills
Welcome to CIM 310 are referred to in the Work Integrated Learning Unit Guide e as
transferable skills and include:
This handbook and the CIM 310 Unit Guide are provided to
students at enrolment in the CIM 310 Work Integrated Learning · Self Reflection
Unit . It is your responsibility to become acquainted with the · Deliberate Practice
assessments and requirements of CIM 310 before undertaking · Time Management
work placement. · Strong Work Ethic
· Works Well Under Pressure
CIE152 and 70 credit points are the prerequisites for CIM 310. · Communication Skills
You can obtain more information via Campus Online or by · Team Player/Ability to Collaborate
contacting your Industry Liaison Coordinator (ILC). · Problem Solving
· Critical Thinking
· Cognitive Outsourcing
· Self Confidence
PART 2 · Positive Attitude
Requirements, Roles ·
·
Ability to Accept and Learn from Criticism
Flexibility and Adaptability
& Responsibilities
To maximise the learning experience in the workplace, make
1. INTRODUCTION a positive impression and engage more fully with the host
organisation, students are encouraged to show initiative by:
The Work Integrated Learning Unit is a requirement for all
Bachelor students and is a proven strategy of providing · Volunteering or seeking out special projects or assignments
students with a transition from studies into industry.*1 Work · Proactively identifying or suggesting initiatives that you
placements allow students to gain industry experience and job could be involved in
seeking skills. Placements offer a range of practical and early · Asking for feedback as a means to improve practice and
career professional skills built on the knowledge gained show engagement
during study. · Considering and implementing the most effective way for
carrying out routine tasks - this should also be included in
Students can learn and gain experience in this ‘real-world’
your student Learning Journal.
exercise and feel the satisfaction of achieving a work
placement in one or more organisations of interest. The ILC Applying for work placements is similar to the process of
will support students through processes and techniques for applying for jobs after graduation. Some work placements are
finding an appropriate work placement. The skills developed likely to be highly desirable, with several students applying
in this unit apply to seeking long term employment and career for the same opportunity. Students should be aware of the
progression. particular skill sets required for a particular placement and
prepare. The process for candidate applications can vary
SAE Creative Media Institute has a range of industry partners
between organisations and can take some time, so planning in
and connections that students may access for work placement
advance is advised. In some instances, the ILC may work with
opportunities if needed.
the host to assist in making their selection.
The Work Integrated Learning Workshops provide skills for
The first step in seeking a work placement is to prepare a
finding a work placement. Having direct contact with your ILC
tailored industry resume, portfolio and cover letter. You should
for support and information is important.
include relevant experience and creative or technical skills, as
Your work placement MUST be approved by the ILC before the well as software proficiencies and education.
placement begins. For a work placement to proceed, SAE, the
Work placement can only commence in the second half of a
host organisation and the student must commit to the learning
Bachelor course, and only upon successful completion of
outcomes in the Work Integrated Learning Unit Guide.
CIE152 and approval from the local ILC. If approved by your
ILC, you may undertake a work placement before official
enrolment in CIM 310, and ‘bank’ the work placement hours.
*1 reference to FYA New Work Reality report
https://www.fya.org.au/report/the-new-work-reality/
Transferable Skills Framework
https://drive.google.com/file/
d/1hFbVCq6U3Inoj7iLFbc1xW9erG8Gn-9C/view

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TYPE OF WORK PLACEMENT 2. ROLE OF THE WORKPLACE SUPERVISOR

Students can either complete work placement in a relevant
professional industry environment, or in a remote environment, The host organisation will nominate a workplace supervisor to
or a combination of the two. Both scenarios require a oversee the work placement and provide a point of contact for
supervisor for guidance, regular feedback and consistent SAE. Workplace supervisors know that students are seeking
communication between the student, the host supervisor and industry experience and practical insight into the processes of
the ILC. an industry environment as a basis for reflection and learning.

TIME Workplace supervisors are encouraged to include the student

A student must accrue: in daily activities as appropriate, to allow the student to acquire
· a minimum of 80 work placement hours across one or more a sense of day-to-day working life. In summary the workplace
organisations or projects supervisor will:
· a maximum of 240 hours across one or more organisations
· Sign, on behalf of the host organisation, the Work Placement
or projects
Agreement that states obligations of observing appropriate
Students should not attend placement more than 38 hours per workplace rules, codes of conduct and ethics.
week. There may be exceptions for festivals, film productions
· Provide advice and support for the student in the workplace,
and events where 10 hour turn around protocols are put
evaluate the student using an online form to provide
in place.
feedback on placement (more information found in the
It is expected that students attend their other units as well as Host Organisation Assessment section below)
placement. If the timing of placement clashes with timetabled
3. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT
classes, students should not miss classes without prior
approval from the Department Coordinator and the ILC. As a work placement student, you are representing SAE
Institute and must abide by SAE policies and Code of Conduct,
If extenuating circumstances prevent you from completing
as well as those of the host organisation. All administrative
placement hours before the end of trimester, notify the ILC as
matters, questions relating to enrolment status, as well as
soon as possible and complete a Special Consideration Form.
responsibility for the coordination of the work placement
LOCATION should be directed to the ILC.
Work placements are usually located within the greater
The student is expected to attend all classes for CIM 310.
metropolitan or surrounding area of a campus. An interstate
When students are formally notified of work placement and
or international work placement would be considered
supervision arrangements, they should arrange a meeting with
on its merits. All costs incurred as a result of undertaking
their workplace supervisor and ensure their work schedule fits
the placement are covered by the student. Students on
with their class timetable.
international placements will not be covered by SAE insurance.
Students must contact their ILC if there are problems
ASSESSMENT
or concerns that cannot be resolved with the workplace
The final grade will be based on:
supervisor; noting at all times students are responsible for
· CIM 310 Work Integrated Learning Workshop Participation
their own conduct. In signing the Work Placement Agreement,
- (Compulsory attendance)
the student agrees to the terms of the Work Integrated
· CIM 310.1 Work Placement application materials
Learning Unit.
(Compulsory Completion - Ungraded Pass)
· CIM 310.2 - Host Organisation Assessment 4. CLEARANCES
(Compulsory Completion - Ungraded Pass)
· CIM 310.3 - Learning Journal (Compulsory Completion - Depending on the work placement undertaken, it may be
Ungraded Pass) necessary to gain formal clearances before commencing. For
example, a youth based event would require a Working with
See Part 4 of this document for more details on Children Check and some venues require an induction course
assessment criteria. to be completed. Much of the observation undertaken in work
placement is defined as undergraduate training and does not
need formal clearance. However, appropriate practice must be
observed at all times.

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5. CODE OF PRACTICE
PART 3
Participation in work placement requires students to agree to Work Placement Checklist
abide by a defined code of practice. As well as recognising
and acting in accordance with the provisions set out above, Use this checklist to keep on track in the lead up to and during
students should be aware that their work placement is likely the work placement:
to be in a busy industry environment requiring professional
behaviour at all times. STEP 1 - BEFORE YOU START YOUR WORK PLACEMENT

As well as a general requirement for appropriate standards of Attend the compulsory Work Integrated Learning workshops
behaviour and dress, there are a number of specific protocols delivered by the ILC where they will cover:
that must be observed: · Overview of the unit and what is required
· How to prepare your portfolio, industry resume and
Confidentiality: Students may be working in sensitive cover letter
environments. It is essential to adhere to expectations about · Strategies for applying to potential host organisations
confidentiality and discretion. All information gained through including job searching, interview skills, networking and
access to written materials, informal activities, conversations, using online resources
meetings, even overheard telephone conversations, should be · Code of conduct and professional practice
regarded as confidential unless otherwise notified. The long · Processes for working with your ILC and
term success of SAE’s Work Placement Program will depend accessing resources
on all students acting in accordance with this understanding. · Consult with the ILC prior to applying for a work placement;
discuss your work placement preferences and review your
Expenses: Any travel costs, or other incidental costs incurred portfolio and resume
by the student as part of the work placement will remain the · Once a potential placement has been arranged with a host
responsibility of the student. organisation, organise to meet with the host prior to work
placement commencement or set a date and requirements
Protocol: Students must not provide advice regarding the
for work placement to start
host organisation’s product or service to customers, clients,
· Once accepted, inform the ILC of your host organisation
or others within or outside the organisation without express
and work placement details
permission and guidance of the workplace supervisor.
· The ILC will send a Work Placement Agreement direct to the
6. OH&S AND INSURANCE host and then on to the student for signing
· Work placement can commence once the Work Placement
During work placement, students remain enrolled and are Agreement has been signed by both parties.
expected to abide by SAE policies. Students are covered by
SAE insurance during placement. SAE insurance does not STEP 2 - DURING YOUR WORK PLACEMENT
cover the student in the case of a paid placement.
· Demonstrate regular and consistent reflective practice
addressing your proficiencies, processes and
people skills
· Apply knowledge and transferable skills required
for employment
· Demonstrate professional practice and conduct in a
workplace setting
· Evaluate work placement performance in the context of the
program of study
· Ensure you keep a track of the hours worked (especially if
undertaking multiple or short-term placements)
· Regularly update your Learning Journal on your progress,
observations and experiences as well as the company
structure, activities and systems
· Contact your ILC if you encounter a workplace situation
which cannot be resolved with the workplace supervisor

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STEP 3 - AT THE CONCLUSION OF YOUR WORK CIM 310.2 - HOST ORGANISATION ASSESSMENT
PLACEMENT
This assessment is due before 5pm Friday Week 13 or upon
· Inform your ILC when you have completed your work completion of your Work Placement.
placement and they will send an online assessment form to
your workplace supervisor. Your host organisation will be provided with an online link to
· Complete your Learning Journal and submit via Campus provide feedback on your performance during the course
Online no later than Friday of week 13. of your work placement. The ILC will receive this feedback
· Make sure you have reviewed and submitted all the and will in turn update this assessment component with an
assessment requirements as outlined below. Ungraded Pass. To pass this assessment there must be
evidence to suggest that you have had meaningful engagement
with the reflective elements of the Transferrable Skills
Framework.
PART 4 Your host organisation will provide feedback on:
Assessment Requirements · Punctuality
· Following directions
CIM 310.1 - WORK PLACEMENT WORKSHOPS AND · Communication
APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION · Dress/ conduct
· Understanding of organisation’s work
This assessment is due before 5pm Friday Week 3
Your host organisation will also provide an overall ranking
All students will need to attend the compulsory Work Integrated
of work placement as well as other feedback/comments in
Learning workshops prior to undertaking work placement.
conjunction with Transferable Skills Framework.
Your ILC will set the date/ time and format of the workshops
CIM 310.3 - LEARNING JOURNAL
prior to you commencing the Work Integrated Learning Unit .
This assessment is due before 5pm Friday Week 13
At the Work Integrated Learning workshops, you will receive
information about: The final assessment is a completed Learning Journal, which
should be filled in as instructed by your ILC.
· Resume writing, building a portfolio, job searching and
interview skills
· How to be approved to undertake work placement
· Code of conduct and legal obligations whilst undertaking
your work placement
· Other professional practice requirements

Campus Online Student Submission Requirements:

Workshop participation is a compulsory component of

CIM 310 and you will receive an Ungraded Pass in Campus
Online only upon submission of your Digital Resume, Portfolio
and Cover Letter to Campus Online. Your Resume needs to
include a working hyperlink to your online portfolio.

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PART 5
Upon Completion of your
Work Placement
Ensure you have updated your resume and portfolio with the
work you have completed during the work placement, once
you have approval from your host organisation. If you are
bound by a Confidentiality Agreement, there will be limitations
to what you can share in your portfolio.

If appropriate, request a written reference or referee support

from your supervisor.

Ensure you share your ongoing contact details with your ILC
so we can stay in touch and we can update you on industry-
relevant work opportunities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND BIBLIOGRAPHY

This document was adapted from the Internship Unit

Handbook written and approved by Raf Marcellino on
13.03.2014. Amendments have been made in accordance with
the revised CIM 310 Module Guide and in consultation with
and approval by Colin Webber, Dean.

Further amendments have been made by Lisa O’Meara, the

National Manager of Careers and Enterprise and the ILCs in
each state including Danikah Harrison, Jill Moonie, Simone
Salmon, Chris McAlpine and Tahlia Carter, in order to better
address the practical implementation of the CIM 310 Module
and work placement. This has also been reviewed by SAE
Director, Student Experience Alexander Mooney and SAE
Curriculum Manager William Zuber 12 May 2021.

Amendments were again made by Lisa O’Meara on 23rd

May 2022 to reflect the change of name from CIM 310 Work
Placement Module to CIM 310 Work Integrated Learning Unit.