Project Industry Placements - Information and Guidelines

Responsibilities of: Industries | the University | the Students

Responsibilities of Industries

Full description is available in the Industry Brochure.

To identify a suitable project and nominate a supervisor who will be the contact for the student and University staff.

The process requires this nominee to:

• Assist with and approve a project task description suitable for use in identifying potential graduate
• Take part in the selection of the graduate
• Provide supervision and guidance for the student as required
• Provide materials, tooling, equipment, etc as required to fulfil the requirements of the project
• Take part in periodic review and progress meetings as considered appropriate
• Arrange for payments on invoice in accordance with the agreement

Benefits to the Industry include:

• A link with University academic departments and staff
• Access to a graduate supported by the resources of the University
• A cost effective alternative to employing a graduate or hiring a consultant
• Access to the R&D tax concession where the company is eligible
• Ownership of the results of work carried out under the conditions of the collaborative agreement
• A chance to enhance the training and skills of a graduate to complement the academic achievements
• An opportunity to assess the skills of a graduate who may be a potential employee

Responsibilities of the University

The University will nominate an academic supervisor who will:

• Assess the suitability of the task description
• Assist with identifying suitable potential students
• Take part in the selection of the student
• Provide mentor support for the duration of the collaborative agreement
• Take part in periodic review and progress meetings as considered appropriate

Benefits to the Academic Supervisor include:

• Additional links to industry providing potential for further interaction
• A chance to demonstrate to industry the expertise and facilities of the department
• A source of information for consideration in future course material

Responsibilities of the Student

Full description is available in the Student Brochure.

The Student will:

• Prepare project documentation based on the Client Requirement for approval by the client and academic supervisor
• Complete the project activities as directed by the client supervisor and academic supervisor

Benefits to the Student include:

• Receipt of scholarship payments for project activities
• Links with a company to gain valuable industry experience