1. BIHM and BITM Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Information Session

2. By the end of this session you will:
Know
what Work Integrated Learning is
what a placement project is
what the WIL assessments are
Feel
Confident in creating a search plan
Ready to attend the workshops so you can “sell” your placement pitch Do
Continue on the 12 step Approval Process
Access resources on the Workgroup Page

3. What is Work Integrated Learning? The overall structure
Final Semester of your degree = 60 Credits = Four Level 7
300 hours total plus 20 hours study per week
ideally 25 hours for 12 weeks
or 20 hours for 15 weeks
Complete a project that you design
Complete four assessments related to both your project and overall workplace experience
During WIL you need to:
have “hands on” experience with tasks related to your degree
undertake a workplace project where you connect theory with practice.
Students undertake a wide variety of work placements whereby they experience the complexity of the real world of hospitality and tourism first hand. It is essential that they have “hands on” experience with processes or tasks related to their field of study and undertake a workplace project alongside 20 hours of academic study.
Cooperative Education is an applied approach to learning where learning takes place in the workplace and students undertake a Cooperative Education Work Experience which includes an applied workplace project alongside academic study focused on writing about and reflecting on their professional experience.

4. Different forms of WIL placements
Unpaid or paid (must have legal contract for paid roles)
Part of a permanent position
Extension of a part time job
Working on special projects
Covering staff on leave
Supporting teams in busy periods
Formal internships
Volunteering as a stepping stone and for your CV!

5. Different types of WIL experiences
Work placement hours are not related to your project therefore project completed in own time
Work placement hours are all project related
Work placement hours are a mixture of tasks both unrelated and related to your project

6. Suitability of a placement
There are a few things to know before approaching an organisation.
Do some research into the organisation
On the web
In person
Ask yourself: Is this place a good fit for me?
Are you applying for a placement or part time work
1-2 years prior: working part time can help you secure your placement
2-3 months prior: you need to ask for a placement
Paid part time jobs as placements can be difficult
You need to ask if they will mentor you
You need to know what area you are interested in being mentored in
Generally project tasks are in addition to part time work tasks

8. What is a WIL Project and topic area
What is a WIL Project and topic area? “real world learning with a placement related project”
The project is the central focus of the paper
All 4 assessments are connected to the project
Project Proposal
Project and Project Report
Poster Presentation
Reflective Portfolio
A general Topic Area is the starting point
What are the topics you have studied
What tasks will you be completing on placement
What area is the host organisation interested in mentoring you in
There is a general topic area handout on the workgroup page

9. How to start thinking about your project
Project List
Start by thinking about your strengths
Also think about the organisations needs
Project ideas list
Posters
WH Level 4 above the assignment boxes
Visualise what the project looked like

10. Posters on display: WH Level 4 noticeboard
WH Level 4 Posters on display – these change over time – check them out!
Posters on display: WH Level 4 noticeboard
Come to the Poster Showcase to meet students and their industry mentors!

11. Preparation and Approval process
General Preparation: 3-6 months prior
Preparation and Approval process
Placement Approval: 2-4 weeks prior
STEP
DESCRIPTION
STATUS
Step 1
Fill in the WIL Registration Form on CareerHub
Step 2
Attend Information Session
This session is compulsory and your attendance will be marked on CareerHub.
Step 3
CV – three stage process
Attend Employability Workshop: Tips to writing a winning CV & cover letter
CV Check: submit your CV online through CareerHub
Make changes following the CV check that have been suggested by Employability and Careers before submitting a final version of your CV
Step 4
Attend employability workshops x 3; 1. Interview Skills, 2. Graduate Job Search, 3. Goal Setting
Step 5
Complete the Placement Preparation Form
Complete this form 3 -6 months prior to your placement semester.
This form provides information about your current work, your plans for finding a WIL placement, and if you are considering a placement outside of Auckland.
Step 6
Upload your Academic Record
Please take a screen shot from Arion of your grades, for each year you have studied on your degree, and then save into one document and upload to CareerHub. Please name the file appropriately e.g. FirstnameLastnameResult.docx
Step 7
Check on Arion that you are enrolled into the paper
Then complete steps as soon as you have secured your placement
Step 8
Upload a Bibliography in a Word Document
Upload a list of references (about 10) from journal articles and text books that have relevance for your placement and proposed project, in APA 6th format.
Step 9
Complete the Placement Details Form: 2 – 4 weeks prior to semester start date. Complete the information when you meet with your Industry Mentor to sign the Placement Agreement (take both forms with you).
Step 10
Upload your Placement Agreement – with two signatures Once you have confirmed your placement, you and your Industry Mentor sign the Placement Agreement. Then scan the document at an AUT photocopier and upload it to CareerHub. Name your file appropriately e.g. FirstnameLastnamePA.docx
Step 11
Placement Agreement Signed by WIL Leader - 2 weeks prior to semester start. Your WIL leader will digitally sign the form via CareerHub.
Step 12
All steps marked as complete and Placement Approved. This completes the WIL placement approval process.
All 12 steps must be completed before you may start to enter your placement hours.
Placement hours and Performance Feedback During your placement you are required to enter your hours on a weekly basis. Your industry mentor will be asked to provide feedback on your performance towards the end of your placement.
General preparation
3-6 months prior
Start today
Information session TICK
WIL Registration DO-IT / TICK
Check you are Enrolled on ARION
Book workshops – most are weekly
Preparation form – do it now
this form captures early ideas
List places you would like to approach
Start your Placement Search – now 
Once you have secured a placement complete steps 8-10
The handout includes the information you need to collect from you Industry Mentor (Step 9 Form).
Step 11: Megan & Yvonne sign online
Step 12: Automatic
All 12 steps must be completed 2 weeks prior to semester start date

12. WIL resources Workgroup page
CareerHub > My Groups > Hospitality and Tourism WIL
Career Hospitality and Tourism Organisation
Career Hub

13. FAQs & Drop-In
Career Hospitality and Tourism Organisation
Career Hub

14. Preparation - Finding a placement
You may already have a job in the industry, you can ask if you can complete your placement there
You could get a paid job hoping that you would be able to complete your WIL placement at this job
You could approach industry organisations to ask if they would host you for your WIL placement
Start with the contacts you have already!

15. Networking
Contact people you know who work in the industry – family, friends, friends of friends
Contact people you know who know someone that works in the industry
What about your sports, cultural or church groups?
What about at your current part time job?
Use social media!
For helpful information read the Career Resources sheet: ‘Networking’

16. The AUT Edge Award
As well as good academic grades, employers also look for graduates with the ‘C’ skills: collaboration, co-operation, community, curiosity, communication and creativity. The AUT Edge Award helps you develop these skills. Components of the AUT Edge Award:
Volunteering
Employability
Leadership and challenge
Reflection

17. Contacting Employers Direct
Identify organisations you can approach directly.
Contacting employers directly can be hard to do at first, but with practise you will feel more confident.
Decide on how you will contact them i.e. , in person, phone
Always follow up
Make a spreadsheet to keep track of who, how and when you make contact

18. Helpful resources Preparing to meet a potential employer
How to talk to employers
Questions you may be asked in interviews
Check – Careerhub – for more really useful ideas

19. What is next? Complete stages 1 – 6 on CareerHub now!
Start your search now!
Have a placement agreement signed and uploaded to CareerHub two weeks prior to the semester start date.
If you are planning on leaving NZ for holiday or time at home, you need to have a placement before you leave
Due dates
Summer School 2017/18 – by 06 November 2017
Semester One 2018 – by 12 February 2018
Agreement signed by you and your industry mentor
Your placement is not officially confirmed until the placement agreement is uploaded to your Careerhub including the AUT signature

20. HOMEWORK
Watch the video “Industry Mentor Advice” (the video is located on the workgroup page)
Set up your placement search plan
Book in for Workshops with Employability and Careers