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Hobart
A work placement involves 70 hours, typically occurring between weeks 4 and 12 of the semester. Students must take the initiative to research, plan and secure a suitable professional work placement, with approval from the unit coordinator. It is recommended that interested students begin this process before the semester starts. More details regarding Professional Experience Placements in the College of Sciences and Engineering, including the necessary paperwork and the use of InPlace, are available here.
Students cannot self-enrol in KAA315. The unit coordinator will instead enrol you in the unit after you have secured a professional experience placement. Refer to the PEP explanatory notes for KAA315 for further guidance.
Introduction
This unit provides an opportunity for you to undertake professional work experience in a broad range of science and engineering disciplines to support preparation for the world of work. This may take the form of work experience within the University, government agency or business within an appropriate laboratory or industrial setting or working in a small group for an organisation. Professional experience in the workplace aims to enable you to develop a sound understanding of the role and relevance of science and engineering in meeting business needs by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
The professional experience will help you gain an improved knowledge of organisations that employ science and engineering graduates, workplace culture and career pathways. You will develop a richer appreciation of the graduate qualities required for science and engineering professionals, participate in work teams, comply with norms and rules of the business, and recognise personal strengths and areas for development through personal reflection and feedback from your host organisation.
Summary
| Unit name | STEM Work Integrated Learning |
| Unit code | KAA315 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Office of Sciences and Engineering |
| Coordinator | Professor Alistair Gracie |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
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| Hobart | Semester 1 |
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- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 5/7/2026 | 27/7/2026 | 30/8/2026 | 24/10/2026 |
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2026 | 16/3/2026 | 19/4/2026 | 13/6/2026 |
| Trimester | 1/11/2026 | 23/11/2026 | 23/12/2026 | 13/2/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare a Placement Application to secure a professional work placement in a relevant science or engineering setting.
- Apply knowledge, skills, qualities and dispositions to a practical work placement project.
- Communicate the outcomes of a work placement to a range of audiences
- Design a career pathways plan informed by reflections on workplace theory and practice.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 019999 | $1,192.00 | $1,192.00 | not applicable | $2,862.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | The teaching pattern is flexible (equivalent to 13 weeks). The individual pattern of tuition is to be determined and agreed to by the workplace supervisor, coordinator and student. |
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| Assessment | Safe to Practise|Assessment by Mentor (25%)|Placement Application (25%)|Reflective Journal and Career Pathways Plan (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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