Discover more about the benefits of undertaking industrial training at UNSW Engineering. Get tips on how to find a suitable placement and questions regarding key contacts, eligibility, assessment and grading.
For Industrial Training coordinators, visit our Key Contacts page. For general enquiries, contact us on:
T: (02) 9385 7661
To join the Faculty of Engineering Industrial Training Moodle course:
Industrial training must happen during enrolment in your program of study. Ideally this should start at the end of year 2 of full-time study for Undergraduates and from term 3 in year 1 for Postgraduates. Industrial training does not all have to happen in one stretch and can be completed full time, part-time or casual.
If you do not meet your industrial training requirements, you’ll not be able to complete your program of study. However, you’re able to apply for a Late completion of industrial training and may have a maximum of 2 years from your last term of coursework.
If undertaking an unpaid placement, you may be required to take out additional insurance due to being no longer enrolled in a program of study. It is recommended to check with UNSW Insurance.
The Employer Evaluation form must be completed for every placement.
Once 60 days have been completed and logged into Moodle, you’re required to produce one report covering all their approved industrial training placements. You’ll be enrolled into ENGG4999 to submit your Final written report.
For the industrial training requirement to be satisfied, the following requirements must be met:
You may wish to complete your 60 days of industrial training in one full academic term and maintain full-time study load can apply for ENGG4998. This course is only available if you wish to undertake Industrial Training during your program of study. It is NOT available if you’ve already completed your other program requirements.
Enrolling into ENGG4998 may impact your ability to complete your Engineering program within the duration specified in the UNSW Handbook. You’re recommended to request a progression check from The Nucleus before considering applying to enrol into ENGG4998.
If you’re an International Student visa holder, you must complete your program within the duration specified in your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). For further information about this, refer to the National Code Part D: ESOS standard 9. You must also be able to demonstrate, if asked, that you can complete your program within the duration specified in their CoE. ENGG4998 cannot be used as grounds to extend a program of study beyond a CoE end-date.
Email eng.wil@unsw.edu.au if you wish to apply to enrol into ENGG4998.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for ENGG4998:
Many employers use industry work experience as a pre-requisite for new graduates. Employers also use this period as a chance to assess new employees for future employment. If you can demonstrate the ability to take responsibility, make sound decisions and apply technical skills, you’ll stand out as someone that might be great for their organisation. Benefits include:
You’ll have the opportunity to evaluate the company for yourself to see if it’s somewhere you might wish to work. At the very least, you can make better decisions about whether you’ll enjoy that field of Engineering.
Yes, up to 3 placements can count towards your industrial training requirement with a minimum on 1 traditional placement of 30 days.
You must illustrate how you demonstrated the EA Stage 1 competencies during your work experience in your Final written report.
Your placement should expose you to engineering tasks, skills and activities that demonstrate the EA Stage 1 competencies. For example, you secure a placement at a car company. If your work is related to sales and customer service, it’s most likely not acceptable. If your work is involved with sustainable, engineering car design, it’s most likely satisfying specific conditions in the EA Stage 1 Competencies.
Yes, you can apply to enrol into industrial training for one full term if you wish to maintain 12 Units of Credit and can complete the 60 days within this one term. This is beneficial if you who wish to maintain a full-time student load when undertaking Industrial Training. Enrolment into the course is School consent only and students must apply to the Industrial Training Office to be enrolled.
We encourage you to do so. You’ll need to provide adequate information about the proposed nature of the work so we can make sure it is suitable.
For overseas opportunities, please be aware that workplace employment laws and safety standards differ from country to country. It’s crucial that you have adequate insurance to cover your Industrial Training placement.
If you’ve secured approval for an international placement, it’s recommended that you complete the Global departure requirements. You should also check with UNSW insurance to enquire whether you’ve appropriate coverage at your place of employment.
If your placement is part-time hours or casual basis, you’ll need to find out from your employer what constitutes as a standard working day for that company.
For example, a company may have an 8-hour working day. If you work for five hours, you’ll have to work three more hours to complete one working day towards your 60 days Industrial Training requirement.
All Industrial Training must be supervised by a qualified engineer and be relevant to your program of study. Examples include:
You must apply for approval before you commence. If you have not done this, then you must apply as soon as possible so that your future working days can count towards your industrial Training. If your placement is approved the days will be counted from the date you receive approval. UNSW Engineering Industrial Training office must ensure:
