Industry-Based Learning
Information For Employers
The information outlined on this page is designed to assist Industry-Based Learning host employers and supervisors to understand the IBL program and the University's requirements of our students.
It's easy to access an IBL student!
Organisations make all the recruitment decisions and provide an industry supervisor and training to perform the job. IBL Placement can commence midyear or end of year (Nov to Feb) for a period of 6 or 12 months.
We provide guidance to host employers and provide an academic supervisor to visit the student once per semester.
For more information:
- access the Industry-Based Learning Brochure for Employers
- complete a Position Description Form or
- contact the Cooperative Education Manager
- Discuss with us how you can contribute to an industry sponsored IBL Scholarship
Benefits for your business
Industry-Based Learning offers organisations the opportunity to:
- Have tasks completed in a cost-effective way
- Access enthusiastic and skilled undergraduates
- Evaluate potential employees
- Gain new perspectives
- Contribute to the training of emerging professionals
- Access University resources and programs
IBL Students come 'equipped' with relevant skills and knowledge, and are keen to add value to your organisation.
Do you need staff? Yes - then consider how an IBL student can assist you in the following ways.
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Biomedical Sciences and Psychophysiology
- Public and Environmental Health
- Games and Interactivity
- Arts
- Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Multimedia
- Business Marketing
- Media Studies
- Media and Communications
- Social Sciences and Arts
- Politics
- Sociology
- Philosophy
- Social Science
- Psychology
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The University seeks to expand student placement opportunities of 6 or 12 month periods. If you are interested in participating as an IBL Host Employer, complete an Enquiry Form or contact the IBL Office
Frequently Asked Questions from Employers about Industry-Based Learning
IBL Employers and students speak highly about Swinburne's IBL program:
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More Information
The Cooperative Education Manager
Faculty of Life and Social Sciences
Telephone (+61 3) 9214 8753,
Fax (+61 3) 9819 0574,
email: LSSIBL@swin.edu.au
Office: Room AS326 Hawthorn Campus