How WIL Works

Victoria University WIL programme involves five stakeholders:

Victoria University (GRIP)

Victoria University Students

Your (Host) Organization

Victoria University Lecturers/researchers & Educators

Government regulators-NCHE & MOES and other professional-specific bodies

Here is how the involvement works for the benefit of all

STAKEHOLDER/TIMING PRE-WIL DURING WIL POST-WIL
Students Prepares for WIL experience by participating in curricular preparatory content and activities (pedagogy) @Engages effectively with work and people (experience) Engages with curricular expectations of academic programme (pedagogy) Leaves WIL experience having met all expected obligations and with positive working relationships Reflects on experience and learning/growth (pedagogy and reflection)
Host (Your Organization) Prepares for Student arrival Provides responsibilities for students that are authentic and meaningful (experience) and connect to students' skill sets/knowledge base (pedagogy) Provides support for students (experience) Provides assessment of student learning and performance (assessment) Considers what went well and what might be changed for a subsequent student (reflection)
Educators/lecturers/researchers from Victoria University Supports students and hosts in preparatory activities including designing curricular content and assessments (pedagogy) Monitors progress and provides supports to students and hosts as needed (experience) Facilitates student reflection and follows up with host to evaluate experience (pedagogy and reflection)
Victoria University (GRIP) Recognizing WIL as part of curricular Enabling curricular reform through reports from students and educators
Government Support VU WIL through NDP III Creating better conditions for organizations that support WIL