Industry Internship (AGRI90076)

This subject involves completion of a minimum 80 hours work placement integrating academic learning, employability skills and attributes, and an improved knowledge of organisations, workplace culture and career pathways. The placement is supplemented by pre- and post-placement classes designed to introduce skills for developing, identifying and articulating employability skills and attributes and linking them to employer requirements. The placement should draw on specific discipline skills associated with the course of enrolment. Pre-placement seminars will also include consideration of career planning and professional skills. The placement is designed to be a standalone internship not integrated into any other subject.

Students are responsible for identifying a suitable work placement prior to the start of semester, and will be assisted by the Subject Coordinator and Faculty Enrichment Officer. In the semester prior to the placement students should attend Student Services employment preparation seminars and workshops, and access other MCC and Faculty resources to help identify potential host organisations. Students will need to commence their approaches to organisations at least four weeks before the placement. Further information is available on the Faculty website. Placements must be approved by the Subject Coordinator or Faculty Enrichment Officer prior to commencement If students have problems finding a placement they should approach the Subject Coordinator or Faculty Enrichment Officer well in advance of the teaching period.

On completion of the subject, students will have completed and reported on a course-related project in a workplace. They will also have enhanced employability skills including communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills, organisation and time-management, and an understanding of career planning and professional development.