Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Initiative

Project initiated by Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education) as a component to the ‘Act’ section of the Monash Passport Model.

What is WIL?

Basically, it is a relationship between Student and the University; the University and Host Organisation; Host Organisation and Student.

WIL is a broad term which comprises programs or activities such as: Internships; Community Based Learning; Short or Long Term Work Placements; Experiential Learning; Cooperative Education; Industry Based Learning; Clinical Rotations; Student Projects; Competitions.

Often, programs or activities are for academic credit (or at least have the potential), and increasingly that the Host is involved in assessing the work undertaken by students.

Diagram of WIL Elements

Project Aims

• identify and characterise activities
• share good practice
• create a repository of resources
• strengthen community engagement

Since 1961 when Engineering introduced a 6 day ‘hands-on’ workshop, many faculties at Monash have included Work Integrated Learning as a core element of their teaching program.

The project is therefore about refining, discussing what makes a quality WIL program and providing assistance via resources.

Host organisations requiring a student or Faculties requiring host organisations please contact:

Cait Ryan
WIL Project Officer
Phone: 9905 3921
Email: cait.ryan@adm.monash.edu.au