Project

Work Integrated learning (WIL): a national framework for initiatives to support best practice

Project Information

Year Funded:: 2007
Grant (ex GST):: $294,570
Project Status:: Completed
Program:: General Investigations
Project Keywords:: ACEN, Association, Industry, Placement, Practice, Practicum, Vignette, Work experience, Work integrated learning, Workplace
Project Discipline:: Non-disciplinary

Institutions

Griffith University (Lead)
Endorsement of 14 universities

Project Leader

Ms Carol-joy Patrick
cj [dot] patrick [at] griffith [dot] edu [dot] au
Dr Deborah Peach
Queensland University of Technology
d [dot] peach [at] qut [dot] edu [dot] au
Ms Catherine Pocknee
Swinburne University of Technology
CPocknee [at] groupwise [dot] swin [dot] edu [dot] au

Project Outcome

The project was designed to identify stakeholders and provide mechanisms by which key challenges facing work integrated learning (WIL) in Australian universities can be identified and addressed.

Deliverables include:

Identification of WIL stakeholders.
Framework for creation of resources and practices that address current and emerging challenges for WIL.
Development of ACEN website to facilitate communication and house resources in the area.
Identification of opportunities for advancement and development of WIL.

Project Methodology

Stakeholder identification and engagement.
Data collection via workshops
Desktop research

The information on this project's page was correct at the time of funding. Changes may have occurred since.

Resources

The WIL (Work Integrated Learning) Report

Resource Information

Year Published:: 2009
Author/s:: Carol-Joy Patrick, Dr Deborah Peach, Catherine Pocknee, Fleur Webb, Dr Marty Fletcher, Gabriella Pretto
Institutions:: Griffith University (Lead); Queensland University of Technology; Swinburne University of Technology