• When should I expect a Scholar on placement at my company?
• Can I choose which Scholars I get on placement?
• What happens if we are unhappy with the Scholar's performance?
• Do we pay the student whilst they are working on IT?
• Is the Scholar entitled to leave or flexible hours?
• What sort of tasks can I give to a Scholar?
• When do we receive an invoice?
• Who can I contact if I have further questions?

When should I expect a Scholar on placement at my company?

Placement times differ for each program. Please refer to the particular program structure of the program/s you sponsor for details on when Scholars are allocated for Industry Training.

Can I choose which Scholars I get on placement?

Sponsors can contact the Academic Co-ordinator and/or the Industry Liaison for their program/s to indicate preferences or what sort of work they can offer in order for this to be taken into consideration. Scholars are also consulted for their preferences. Final allocation of Scholars is the responsibility of the Academic Co-ordinator.

What happens if we are unhappy with the Scholar's performance?

We encourage you to discuss any issues firstly with the student to ensure the student has the opportunity to improve the situation or can provide feedback on what is causing the problem. If this discussion does not resolve the issue please contact the Industry Liaison for that program for further advice.

Do we pay the student whilst they are working on IT?

No. Throughout their periods of Industrial Training Scholars receive, directly from the university, their regular fortnightly payment installments*. It is therefore not appropriate for a Sponsor to pay the Scholar additional amounts outside the Scholarship award whilst they are on placement. This is also important for the Scholar to be covered by the university's insurance.

* Except for Mining Engineering & Surveying or where the Industrial Award necessitates that a person on site must be paid.

Is the Scholar entitled to leave or flexible hours?

Scholars are expected to complete the entire duration of their Industrial Training placement (10, 12, 24 or 48 weeks depending on program and Industrial Training placement) with the Sponsor organisation. Any loss of time due to sickness, injury or approved outside activity will need to be made up unless otherwise determined by the Sponsor. This includes Scholars who may need to leave early to attend classes at UNSW, normally no more than one afternoon a week.

Leave or the prorating of leave is not applicable to Scholars as this time has already been deducted in calculating their overall Industrial Training placement. We ask the Sponsors to be flexible to accommodate Scholars academic requirements, however all Scholars are expected to make that time back unless otherwise determined by the Sponsor. This is to be negotiated between the Scholar and Sponsor. Please contact the Industry Liaison for your program if complications arise. Contact Us

What sort of tasks can I give to a Scholar?

The Industrial Training activities are intended to compliment academic studies by exposing Scholars to the practical application of their university degree. The Sponsor organisation is encouraged to challenge the Scholar and to provide regular feedback on their progress. Most of the Scholars have demonstrated abilities beyond those normally expected of people of a similar age and should respond well to challenges. We advise companies to treat them like a graduate recruit and to consult each Scholar about particular strengths and areas for development.

When do we receive an invoice?

We invoice our Sponsors annually in January. For further questions regarding payments please see the contact details of our finance officer. Contact Us

Who can I contact if I have further questions?

The Co-op team has three Industry Liaisons that can assist you with any enquiries. Please see the contact details of the person that looks after your program/s. Contact Us