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Voluntary work placements enable
Swinburne University of Technology students working individually and/or in groups to use their
transferable skills to undertake projects and tasks for business
and industry, community organisations and government departments. |
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Program
Compliance
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The recommended time is between 40 to 80 hours per semester. However individual cases may be negotiated by agreement between Emma O'Connell, Co-ordinator and the host organisation. |
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The work must be completed by the student in commercial premises. |
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Home-based business ventures are not eligible for this program. |
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Some examples
of
work projects
which
may
be undertaken
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Updating, collating and editing items and articles for newsletters and business literature |
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Evaluating services and writing articles |
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Research specific subjects/products/prospective customers, which may involve liaising with several different stakeholders |
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Working on creation and maintenance of websites |
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Any IT related projects |
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Completing market research which is aimed at understanding the behaviour of customers when purchasing certain products or services |
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What type
of
work
do the
students
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Workplace projects can be shaped around any aspect of service that our student skills bank is able to provide:
| research and analysis | investigating production problems | developing information literature | undertaking social research | basic web preparation and maintenance | creating databases | evaluating information | report writing | market research | working in special needs groups | any other tasks requiring above-average written and oral communication skills | |
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To
participate
in the
program
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(Employer
Forms)
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Employers to complete and submit form for project approval.
Online Application Form |
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Once approved, the project is advertised on SwinEmploy and students apply directly to employer. |
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Once employer selects the student, employer must complete and return the form in order for the student to be covered under the university insurance program. A copy of the Certificate of Currency will be sent to employers once the completed Host Organisation form is received.
Download Host Organisation Induction/Safety form  |
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Student Form |
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Download Student Work Safety Compliance form |
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Flyer |
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Download the Voluntary Work Placements flyer |
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Contact |
Telephone Emma O'Connell on 9214 8350
Email eoconnell@swin.edu.au |
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