{"id":2549,"date":"2021-11-12T17:04:12","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T09:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/?page_id=2549"},"modified":"2026-06-05T13:35:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T05:35:38","slug":"science-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/experience\/industry\/science-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Science and Engineering industry experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/DSC_4771_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1.jpg.optimal.jpg\" alt=\"Two people in lab coats analysing chemical samples\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Science and Engineering student you will be exposed to opportunities to connect with successful industry and community leaders, helping you gain a competitive edge, with the potential to enhance your professional prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team aims to link students to industry. We work with students and academic staff to support maximum industry engagement, with some of Western Australia&#8217;s top employers, both in and out of the classroom. You will apply the practical skills and knowledge you gain through these opportunities to the real world, preparing you for excellence in your future career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The WIL team works to develop opportunities through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional training from industry experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest lectures from industry specialists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacation and graduate programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Placements and internships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industry based projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Site visits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Science internships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Science internships support students to gain the experience and practical skills required by industry. Host organisations support students and share their expertise, to develop the future workforce, whilst meeting their current strategic goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Undergraduate students studying a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-science-science--b-scnce\/\">Bachelor of Science<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-advanced-science-honours--bh-advsci\/\">Bachelor of Advanced Science<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-applied-geology--b-apgeol\/\"> Bachelor of Applied Geology<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-multidisciplinary-science--b-mtdsc\/\">Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Science<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-technology-computer-systems-and-networking--b-csysnt\/\">Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking)<\/a> may be eligible to access our elective STEM Professional Practice units (<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-stem-professional-practice--npsc3001v1\">NPSC3001<\/a>) to undertake an internship for credit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Postgraduate students studying a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-pg-master-of-science-agriculture-and-food-security--mc-agfood\/\">Master of Science (Agriculture and Food Security)<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-pg-master-of-science-food-science-and-technology--mc-foodst\/\">Master of Science (Food Science and Technology)<\/a> may be eligible to access our elective STEM Professional Practice units (<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-pg-stem-professional-practice--npsc6002v2\">NPSC6002<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Want-to-gain-real-world-experience?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Want-to-gain-real-world-experience?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Want-to-gain-real-world-experience?-\">Want to gain real-world experience? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Want-to-gain-real-world-experience?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Placement allocation will be at the discretion of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, we endeavour to support as many students as possible into placements, utilising our established industry links and our partnership with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cciwa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia (CCIWA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Internships and industry projects are generally unpaid and will vary in length, typically between 100-150 hours, though some experiences may be undertaken over a longer period of time, depending on the requirements of the host organisation, project parameters, unit requirements and availability. Internships can be undertaken during semester or in a more intensive block through the summer school.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Want-help-finding-an-internship?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Want-help-finding-an-internship?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Want-help-finding-an-internship?\">Want help finding an internship?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Want-help-finding-an-internship?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>In order to qualify for support through our partnership with CCIWA, students must meet the eligibility criteria, undertake the required preparation and complete the listed application process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To be eligible to undertake an internship for credit within an\u00a0<strong>undergraduate<\/strong>\u00a0degree, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have completed at least 200 credits<\/li>\n<li>Be on &#8216;Good Standing&#8217; with a minimum CWA of 60<\/li>\n<li>Have adequate space on your study plan to receive 25 credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To be eligible to undertake an internship for credit within a\u00a0<strong>postgraduate<\/strong>\u00a0degree, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be on &#8216;Good Standing&#8217; with a minimum CWA of 60<\/li>\n<li>Have adequate space on your study place to receive 25 credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To check your eligibility please contact <a href=\"mailto:saeWIL@curtin.edu.au\">saeWIL@curtin.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be prepared<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Science Professional Practice Unit is a competitive process run to simulate a real recruitment process. Ensure you are prepared and professional. Students are placed within organisations that are relevant to their skillset, interests and career goals. Before meeting with us be prepared to discuss your course, career plans and some specifics regarding the types of internships and industries that are of specific interest to you.<\/p>\n<p>You must send us an up-to-date resume. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/career-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Curtin Careers<\/a> for guidance to ensure that your resume meets professional standards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Browse our current CCIWA opportunities and apply via UniHub using the &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/jobs\/search?job_filters2=1\" rel=\"noopener\">Faculty of Science and Engineering specific&#8217;<\/a>\u00a0filter under the search function.<\/p>\n<p>Shortlisted students will be notified and required to complete an industry readiness screening and interview on campus before interviewing with the potential host organisation.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact us directly on\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:saeWIL@curtin.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">saeWIL@curtin.edu.au<\/a>\u00a0for any opportunities that may not be listed in UniHub.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Bring-your-own-internship\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Bring-your-own-internship\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Bring-your-own-internship\">Bring your own internship<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Bring-your-own-internship\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Students have the opportunity to source their own projects and internships (placements) and request approval to be enrolled into one of our industry experience units.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact <a href=\"mailto:saeWIL@curtin.edu.au\">saeWIL@curtin.edu.au<\/a> if you wish to be enrolled. We will be able to check if your placement and eligibility meet enrolment requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before contacting us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please ensure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have a formal offer from the host organisation<\/li>\n<li>Your placement is confirmed for between 100-150 hours<\/li>\n<li>Your potential supervisor is willing to complete an appraisal of your performance. The appraisal will only take about 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>The university may contact your supervisor during the placement for a progress update.<\/li>\n<li>You need a safe work environment to undertake your placement.<\/li>\n<li>If your internship is at your current workplace, you must be able to provide evidence to show that your role as an intern will differ from your usual paid position<\/li>\n<li>You must submit a formal internship request (using our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSecIp0LsS0HYQ1D3OLFqD_Dbwoi-0GbSLabBHMJUNMjfxVL4g\/viewform\">webform)<\/a> and can only commence the activity once you have formal approval from the WIL team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once we have made our assessment we will inform you of the outcome and you will be enrolled into the next available relevant study period.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Both paid and unpaid internships require approval before you commence your placement.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-to-get-your-placement-approved-for-NPSC3001-and-NPSC6002\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-to-get-your-placement-approved-for-NPSC3001-and-NPSC6002\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-to-get-your-placement-approved-for-NPSC3001-and-NPSC6002\">How to get your placement approved for NPSC3001 and NPSC6002<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-to-get-your-placement-approved-for-NPSC3001-and-NPSC6002\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>All students are required to complete the compliance process below. Please review the information carefully and action the instructions which are relevant to your placement circumstances. If you have any questions or issues please contact the WIL team via email at <a href=\"mailto:saeWIL@curtin.edu.au\">saeWIL@curtin.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have already submitted your placement request, please do not re-submit it a second time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compliance process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A placement request is to be completed <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">before<\/span> the start of the unit \/ semester.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit a <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSecIp0LsS0HYQ1D3OLFqD_Dbwoi-0GbSLabBHMJUNMjfxVL4g\/viewform\">WIL Placement Documentation for NPSC3001 \/ NPSC6002 &#8211; STEM Professional Practice<\/a> form online (regardless if your placement is paid \/ unpaid)<\/li>\n<li>A WIL Officer will be assigned to your request and will initiate actionable tasks accordingly<\/li>\n<li>Keep an eye out on your student emails and assist the WIL Officer where necessary<\/li>\n<li>Once your placement has been finalised, both you and your placement supervisor will receive an approval email form the WIL team<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If your placement is unpaid (including placements where there is a stipend \/ allowance) there is some documentation required to ensure the team can assess the placement activity risks and issue insurance. Please be aware, the following documentation may require your attention (but not limited to):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Curtin Fieldwork Agreement<\/li>\n<li>Fieldwork Risk Assessment<\/li>\n<li>TOP Request *for travel outside of 50km from Perth CBD)<\/li>\n<li>COVID-19 Declaration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">completed your placement prior<\/span> to the start of the semester you are still required to submit a placement request so we have a record of it on the WIL system.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engineering internships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/study.curtin.edu.au\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-engineering-honours--bh-engr\/\">Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/study.curtin.edu.au\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-technology-computer-systems-and-networking--b-csysnt\/\">Bachelor of Technology<\/a>\u00a0(<strong>Undergraduate<\/strong>) and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/study.curtin.edu.au\/offering\/course-pg-master-of-professional-engineering--mc-proeng\/\">Master of Professional Engineering<\/a>\u00a0(P<strong>ostgraduate<\/strong>) degree students are required to complete a set number of work integrated learning hours before they are eligible to graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These hours are undertaken through the\u00a0<strong>Engagement with Professional Practice (EPP)<\/strong> program,\u00a0previously referred to as &#8216;the logbook&#8217;. This is a co-curricular requirement which sits alongside your course but is not managed within a unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engineers Australia requires all accredited engineering programs to include engagement with professional practice. 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