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2014
UNSW CO-OP PROGRAM SCHOLAR MANUAL
UNSW Co-op Program office
Library Annex (F21)
P: 9385 5116 | F: 9313 6774
E: cooprog@unsw.edu.au
W: www.co-op.unsw.edu.au
Last updated: January 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................... 1
SCHOLAR MANUAL – YOUR GUIDE ........................................................................... 2
SPECIAL NOTE - .................................................................................................................................2
UNSW Co-op Program Mission ......................................................................................................3
Your Roles and Responsibilities .....................................................................................................3
YOUR SCHOLARSHIP .................................................................................................... 4
Scholarship Payments ........................................................................................................................4
Conditions of Holding Your Scholarship ......................................................................................5
Academic Performance – Guidelines and Support .................................................................6
Policies on Industry Training ............................................................................................................7
Working for a sponsor outside of your Industry Training Experience ..............................9
CAREER MANAGER ................................................................................................... 10
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................... 11
Timely response, notification and submission of forms...................................................... 11
Contact with sponsors ..................................................................................................................... 12
Grievance Handling .......................................................................................................................... 12
YOUR CO-OP PROGRAM EXPERIENCE ................................................................... 13
Participation in promotional activities ........................................................................................ 13
News and website ............................................................................................................................. 13
Scholar support for your academic performance, professional development, and
Industry Training Experience ........................................................................................................ 14
Exit Survey ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Recruitment.......................................................................................................................................... 15
UNSW Co-op Program Alumni..................................................................................................... 15
APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................... 16
WHEN WILL I BE ON INDUSTRY TRAINING EXPERIENCE (ITE)? ....................... 16
BUSINESS ....................................................................................................................... 16
Accounting & Business Management, Marketing ................................................................. 16
Actuarial Studies ................................................................................................................................ 16
B. Information Systems (FKA. BIT), B.Commerce - Information Systems (FKA. ISM) 16
Finance & Banking ............................................................................................................................ 16
ENGINEERING ................................................................................................................ 17
Chemical Engineering, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Industrial Chemistry,
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Photovoltaics & Solar Energy,
Renewable Energy, Software Engineering/Telecommunications .................................. 17
Computer Science ............................................................................................................................. 17
Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering .......................................................................... 17
Materials and Ceramic Engineering, Physical and Process Metallurgy ...................... 17
BUILT ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................................. 17
Construction, Management and Property ................................................................................ 17
CONTACT US ................................................................................................................. 18
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SCHOLAR MANUAL – YOUR GUIDE
SPECI AL NO TE Some of the information in this manual may change over the duration of your program and
procedures for the UNSW Co-op Program in your School may vary from the general guidelines
set out in this document. Therefore, this document is subject to change from time to time without
notice. Please visit the Co-op Program website (www.co-op.unsw.edu.au – Current Scholars Downloads) for the most recent version. Any questions about this document should be directed to
the Co-op Scholar Manager (Michelle Morris) and/or your Co-op Academic Co-ordinator.
How this manual should be used
The Scholar Manual (along with the ITE Guidelines) is to be considered supplementary to the
Scholar Agreement signed by the scholar prior to entering the Co-op Program. It is the scholars’
responsibility to clarify any uncertainties about these documents with the Co-op office.
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UNSW Co-op Progr am Mission
The principle purpose of the UNSW Co-op Program is to:
1. Attract, select, educate and develop outstanding students with leadership potential;
2. Involve industry in the development of a pool of exceptional graduates from which they can
recruit their best staff; and
3. Provide an increased level of interaction between the University and the community at
large.
Your Roles and Responsibilities
[For full details, see: Your Responsibilities - p11.]
The Co-op scholars’ general roles and responsibilities as part of the Co-op Program are outlined
below.
 Maintain academic requirements.
 Collaborate with sponsors, academics and the Co-op office.
 Participate in Co-op Program leadership and professional development activities.
 Complete all ITE (Industry Training Experience) obligations, as outlined in the ITE
Guidelines.
 Participate in the sponsor recruitment function(s) for your program.
 Provide feedback (formal/informal) about the Program for review and development,
including the completion of an Exit Survey upon completion of the Program.
We expect you to help us continue to build the success of the UNSW Co-op Program. Your
personal contribution will encourage employers and bright school leavers to get involved in the
Program. It will also enable you to get the most out of being a UNSW Co-op Program scholar and
become the best graduate/professional you can be.
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YOUR SCHOLARSHIP
Schol arship Payments
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Scholarship Amount: The Co-op Program scholarship payment is reviewed periodically by
the UNSW Co-op Program sponsors. The payment in 2014 is $16,750pa 1.
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Payment Fortnightly1: This payment is paid in 26 fortnightly installments, using the
University's pay-roll system and can only be made into a scholar's cheque or savings bank
account, not a credit card. [Click here to view the pay schedule for 2014.]
Scholars can login to my.unsw.edu.au at any time to confirm the amount paid into their
account and the account into which it was paid. This is listed under the student’s “Staff
Profile” tab (see image below). Scholarship payments may be used at the discretion of the
scholar.
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Bank Account: Any change in your bank account details can be made through your
MyUNSW account: https://my.unsw.edu.au > My Staff Profile > Bank Details > Change Bank
Account Details. To avoid any delay to your payments, do not close your old account until a
scholarship payment has been made to your new account.
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Finishing Bonus1 (if applicable): The receipt of a “Finishing Bonus” is as outlined in your
Scholar Agreement. For the majority of scholars the “Bonus” is the amount that accrued from
1 January to 26 February in the first year of the scholarship program. If eligible you will receive
the “Bonus” in March of the year following your final semester. This will only be paid after we
have confirmed the successful completion of your program (including all conditions of your
scholarship). Late/Replacement scholars should refer to their Scholar Agreement.
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Mining Engineering UNSW Co-op Program Scholars will receive $10,600pa in tax-exempt scholarship
payments over 40 weeks in Years 1 to 4 paid fortnightly. Unlike other programs, Mining Engineering
scholars will be paid by the sponsor company while on ITE at a minimum wage of $615 per week, which is
taxable. Because of this payment structure, the finishing bonus does not apply to Mining Co-op Scholars.
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Scholarship & Centrelink (IF RELEVANT): It is your responsibility to notify Centrelink of
your change in circumstances. The Co-op office administrator can provide you with a
statement that you have been awarded a scholarship. We are unable to speculate for you on
the impact of your payments on any Centrelink benefit/payment. Each circumstance must be
verified with Centrelink by you.
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Other monies/part time jobs/scholarships: You are at liberty to earn money apart from your
Co-op scholarship (you may even hold other scholarships), provided that none of these
interfere with your ability to fulfill your obligations to the Co-op Program.
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Additional Expenses on ITE: Your expenses during the ITE periods are likely to be greater
than they are during an academic semester and you will generally not get any extra financial
support from your sponsor company. It is, therefore, your responsibility to budget
accordingly.
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Tax Exempt: The UNSW Co-op Program scholarship has been deemed by the Tax
Commissioner to be a tax-exempt award. If a Co-op Program scholar has any other earnings,
the UNSW Co-op Program scholarship should not affect the taxability of those earnings, but
independent financial advice should be sought.
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University Fees/HECS debt: You are responsible for payment of your university fees/HECS
debt.
Conditions of Holdi ng Your Scholarship
The conditions of holding your scholarship are clearly detailed in your Scholar Agreement. It is
your responsibility to keep a copy of, and refer to this Agreement.
Generally, the conditions refer to:
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Satisfactory academic performance - Failure of any course and/or failure to maintain a credit 2
in ALL courses (with the exception of GenEds) AND maintain a minimum credit2 WAM
(weighted average mark), could result in the immediate suspension of your scholarship
(including payments). [See Academic Performance – Guidelines and support – p6.]
ITE performance 3 - Unsatisfactory performance on ITE will result in the immediate suspension
of your scholarship (including payments). [See Policies on Industry Training - p7.]
Attendance at compulsory events.
Adhering to the UNSW Student Code Policy.
You will generally be given the chance to “Show Cause” to the Co-op office and/or steering
committee of sponsors (where appropriate) for failure to fulfill any term of your Scholar
Agreement.
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Distinction in Finance & Banking
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A mark of Satisfactory (SY) or Unsatisfactory (USY) performance on your ITE is ultimately at the
determination of the Co-op Academic Co-ordinator. Measures include (but are not limited to) your Sponsors
Evaluation of your performance and conduct on ITE and your completion of the mandatory number of
weeks of industry training required by your program. [See Appendix - p16.]
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Academic Performance – Guidelines and Support
[Also see, Scholar Support – p14.]
A study plan should be drafted, with the guidance of your Co-op Academic Co-ordinator, to ensure
you complete the right courses required for the accreditation of your degree. Any variations to the
study plan (including International Exchange) must be approved by the Co-op Academic
Co-ordinator and Co-op office and recorded in Career Manager.
To ensure that all scholars are on track to successfully complete the Co-op Program, academic
results are checked at the end of each semester. A show cause process takes place should you
fail to meet the academic requirements of the Co-op Program. You should immediately seek
advice from your Co-op Academic Co-ordinator and the Scholar Manager if you have any
concerns about your academic performance. Do not wait until the end of the semester before
raising your concerns because if we don’t know about it, we can’t help you and/or take it into
account.
How much do I need to study?
We encourage you to read the UNSW official explanation of Units of Credit as a guideline to how
much study you should be doing: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/atoz/UnitsOfCredit.html
Where can I find advice/support about academic and other matters?
As part of our mentoring program, you can consult with your Co-op Academic Co-ordinator and
the Co-op Scholar Manager.
Student Life and Learning – links you to all student services and support at UNSW. Go to:
www.studentdevelopment.unsw.edu.au, or you can visit them at The Hub, located at: LG floor,
Morven Brown Building - entry via Commerce courtyard
Online academic skills resources @The Learning Centre: http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/olib.html
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Withdrawing from the Co-op Program and/or conflict while on ITE
If you are having difficulties with your academic studies and/or are considering withdrawing
from the program and/or experience conflict/problems on your ITE, you must discuss it
IMMEDIATELY with your Co-op Academic Co-ordinator AND the Scholar Manager before taking
any action.
You should also carefully note the obligations concerning ITE, academic requirements, and
repayment of the scholarship (as detailed in the Scholar Agreement). If you do decide to withdraw,
you must immediately notify the Co-op office in writing, stating your reasons for doing so.
Excerpt from Scholar Agreement – Discontinuing Scholars:
...in any case where a scholar provides the Co-op office with less than 3 months notice of
his/her intention to exit the program, before starting any subsequent ITE placement, he/she
will be required to repay 6 months scholarship funds. (ie. a business scholar wanting to leave
the program after completing ITE 2 and before starting ITE 3 without the required 3mth notice
will be required to repay 6 months scholarship funds.)
Please be aware that, at the discretion of the Co-op office, failure to repay obligations under
these conditions could result in a scholar not receiving their academic transcripts or any
other official credentials, and not being permitted to graduate.
[See Scholar Agreement for full conditions.]
Policies on Industry Tr aining
See ITE Guidelines, which forms part of your Scholar Manual.
Note: Your sponsor also receives the ITE Guidelines. These guidelines are accessible through
our website or can be emailed at the scholar or sponsor’s request.
If there is any uncertainty about whether the placement is progessing satisfactorily, you must
contact the Co-op Program office and the Academic Co-ordinator to seek clarifcation or mediation.
To ensure that both parties gain value from the ITE, this should occur immediately, or as soon as
possible, after an issue has been identified.
As per your Scholar Agreement / ITE Guidelines:
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Each scholar is obligated to complete the full allocation (ie. ALL weeks) of each ITE
placement. [See Appendix- p16.]
Seeking an internship at the expense of your current obligations is not acceptable.*
Interrupting your ITE is not permitted unless there are exceptional circumstances.*
Negotiating a variation and/or interruption of an ITE placement directly with the sponsor is not
acceptable.*
Scholars taking unscheduled leave* (sick, personal etc) must always notify their sponsor
company as soon as possible. Any absences in excess of 2 days must also be brought to the
attention of the Co-op office and doctor certificates or other supporting evidence must be
obtained and made available.
You are expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.
* Failure to seek permission from the Co-op office for a variation and/or interruption of an ITE
placement will require you to Show Cause and could result in the suspension of your scholarship,
as well as a possible repayment of scholarship (determined on a case by case basis – See
Scholar Agreement).
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Note:
Should you have a special circumstance requiring you to interrupt your ITE you must discuss this
with the Co-op office first, prior to any discussions with your sponsor company or any of its
representatives. Furthermore, if you interrupt or do not complete your ITE placement to embark on
an internship (or for any other reason without approval) you will receive an Unsatisfactory (USY)
grade for that placement.
Pictured: Co-op Program scholar on their ITE - Dragline uncovering coal at Xstrata’s Bulga mine.
Your Academic Transcript - ITE grade (Conditions of retaining your Co-op Scholarship)
You must be enrolled in an ITE course to be covered by the UNSW insurance policy. If you cannot
enrol directly (this should be limited to Engineering scholars), your Co-op Academic Co-ordinator
can assist you with your enrolment into the ITE “course”. However, it is your responsibility to
ensure that you are enrolled in the relevant ITE course prior to going on ITE.
Your Academic Transcript must be updated after each of your ITE placements. This can only be
done by your Co-op Academic Co-ordinator, and only once they have received your Sponsor
Evaluation form and other course requirements. The granting of a satisfactory grade by the
Academic Co-ordinator will take into account:
the Sponsor Evaluation; plus
- compliance with all the terms and conditions of your Scholar Agreement and ITE
Guidelines (including conduct on ITE, completing the full number of weeks on ITE, end of
ITE presentation, etc..); and
- in the case of B.Commerce/BIS scholars, all other course requirements.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit through Career Manager your Sponsor
Evaluation and Scholar Evaluation (at which point a copy will be sent to both the Co-op Academic
Co-ordinator and the Co-op office). You will not be permitted to progress through your Career
Manager ITE Details until you submit each stage (Step 1: Sponsor Details, Step 2: Supervisor(s),
Step 3: Professional Development Agreement etc). We may suspend payments if we do not
receive your evaluations (within two weeks of your finishing ITE) until such times as we receive a
satisfactory evaluation. You should also keep a copy of your evaluations for your own
records.
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Conditions for ITE course accreditation – Co-op degrees ONLY
- Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op)
- Bachelor of Information Systems (Co-op)
- Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Co-op)
Scholars completing a Co-op degree must also meet all course criteria as outlined in the UNSW
Handbook: www.handbook.unsw.edu.au - and/or by the Faculty/Co-op Academic Co-ordinator.
Insurance
If you were to be involved in an accident during your ITE, the University has an insurance policy
which covers you for non-Medicare expenses. To be covered by this policy you must be enrolled
as a full-time student (ie. minimum 18uoc), in addition to being enrolled in the ITE course. If you
are not satisfied with the cover we provide, you may choose to take out a personal accident
policy.
NOTE: You are NOT covered by Worker's Compensation.
Illness or misadventure
It is your responsibility to notify the Co-op Scholar Manager in the event of illness, misadventure
or any other case that impacts on the adequate progression of your program outline under the Coop Program (eg. If you become ill and are unable to attend classes and/or industry training for
more than 2 days.) It is a requirement, as is the case in ordinary employment, that you produce
appropriate documentation (eg. Doctor’s Certificate) to substantiate your situation.
It is also your responsibility to follow standard UNSW policies and procedures with respect to
applying for academic special consideration within the appropriate timeframe. This is especially
important for any show cause consideration.
If you are on ITE, the requirements are as per your ITE Guidelines and as outlined at the Scholars
ITE Induction Workshop.
Working for a sponsor outside of your Industry Training Experience
If you receive an offer of part-time work with a sponsor, outside your official ITE placement, and
the work period is during semester, you must notify the Co-op Academic Co-ordinator and the
Co-op office in writing. Before accepting the position the scholar may be asked to attend a
meeting with the Co-op Academic Co-ordinator and/or Scholar Manager to discuss any possible
impacts of the work period on the scholar.
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Career Manager
The Career Manager tool enables you, as a Co-op scholar to track your professional development
and progress during your time at UNSW, on Industry Training placements and after graduation.
Using the tool you can:
Maintain:
 Personal details, online resume and complete industry training requirements.
The Career Manager is your portal to notify us of any changes to your contact details, including
details for International Exchange – p11.
Track:
 Your participation in Co-op & UNSW Activities and our Professional Development Program.
Selected activities that you participate in (eg. scholar ambassador) will appear in your UNSW
AHEGS.
Engage:
 Complete Self-Assessment Profiles that enable you to benchmark and reflect on current
performance and opportunities for growth.
 The Career Manager is a “tool for life”. Alumni can continue to access the system after
graduation to build their career portfolio, as well as engage with the Co-op Program through
mentoring, participation in interviews and other Co-op events. In the future, greater Alumni
features will be included.
Generate:
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E-Resume and
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E-Career File that showcases your professional development, including graduate and
professional attributes.
The Career Manager is a tool for life – providing you successfully graduate from the Co-op
Program, you can continue to update the tool and store your information after graduation.
For more information see: www.co-op.careermanager.unsw.edu.au
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Timel y response, notification and submission of forms
Communication
Scholar correspondence will only be sent to your student email account (eg.
z1234567@student.unsw.edu.au). It is your responsibility to check* and
respond to emails in a timely and professional manner.
*See IT Support Services for advice on forwarding your student email to a personal
account (such as gmail or hotmail).
You must ensure your details, including International Exchange, are kept up
to date in Career Manager.
Got a question? Give us a call and we should be able to give you an
immediate answer.
We will also call you during your ITE placements to see how you are going;
however, if you have any issues or concerns, you must tell us immediately
because if we don’t know about it, we can’t help you and/or take it into
account if things don’t go to plan.
If all else fails, you can always visit our office for help. It is advisable that you
make an appointment if the matter is complex.
RSVP to Events
You are required to respond to emails and RSVP to all events organised by the Co-op Program.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of the dates of your professional
development program (leadership camp, ITE Induction Workshop, ITE Reflection workshop, etc)
and attend these events – your participation in such events forms part of your Scholar Agreement.
ITE Forms
It is your responsibility to ensure all your ITE forms (ie. PDA, Sponsor Evaluation Forms,
Scholar Survey, etc) are submitted electronically through Career Manager for each ITE
placement. These are due within two weeks of finishing each ITE. Failure to meet this deadline
may result in the suspension of your scholarship payments, and/or the withholding of your
finishing bonus (if applicable), until such time as your forms are received. If there is a delay at the
sponsor end (eg. manager is overseas, etc) you must notify the expected date of delivery via
email to the Scholar Manager; however, you should try and avoid this delay by planning ahead.
Notification
It is your responsibility to immediately notify the Scholar Manager that you have an issue or
situation that may (or does) impact on your ability to fulfill the terms of the Scholar Agreement
and/or the adequate progression of your program under the UNSW Co-op Program.
International Exchange
It is your responsibility to immediately notify the Scholar Manager if you are going on
international exchange and enter the details into Career Manager as soon as the dates are
confirmed, and before leaving Australia. You must ensure that your exchange does not conflict
with any of your ITE placements or cause any delays to your ITE commencement/completion.
Your exchange should not delay the progression of your degree. You are also required to update
your contact details at all times using the Career Manager online tool. [Also see, Academic
Performance – p6.]
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Contact w ith sponsors
You are expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner whilst on your ITE and at all
sponsor events/functions. You are required to:
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Attend site visits at sponsor companies;
Accept reasonable requests to attend sponsor related functions which have been organised
for you (unless you have sought advice from and/or have been advised by the Co-op Program
office that your attendance is not compulsory);
Complete ALL weeks of your ITE (complete sufficient work hours, no unscheduled breaks,
and no pro-rata leave entitlement);
Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times; and
Attend (where organised) the sponsor Graduate Recruitment evening for your program.
Advise the Co-op office of any serious issues that arise during an ITE. [See Grievance
Handling procedures.]
You MUST NOT contact any Sponsor company/representative unless you have been advised to
do so by the Co-op office or Co-op Academic Co-ordinator. Should you need to make contact at
any other time, you are required to discuss this with the Scholar Manager, or Co-op Industry
Liaison of the appropriate program, before going ahead. This is to ensure that all contact with our
sponsors is properly monitored and recorded.
Grievance Handling
Your experience as a Co-op Program scholar is in large part determined by you. Your decision to
participate in the social and networking events held by the Co-op Program, your Co-op Academic
Co-ordinator and/or your sponsors will only enhance your experience in the Co-op Program.
If any issue does arise, which causes you or your sponsor company concern, it is your
responsibility to:
(1) Address/raise the issue with the approropriate persons (your ITE Supervisor, HR Contact, and
Scholar Manager, Industry Liason, Co-op Academic Co-ordinator) as soon as it occurs.
(2) Mitigate the impact of the issue on your academic/work performance.
(3) Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.
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YOUR CO-OP PROGRAM EXPERIENCE
Participation in promotional acti vities
You are expected to assist the Co-op office and your UNSW School in promoting the UNSW Coop Program to school leavers. If your former high school or any high school/careers adviser
invites you to give a talk about the UNSW Co-op Program, we actually encourage you to take up
any such offer, but please contact the Co-op office before attending so you can register your visit
and get relevant presentation and promotional material.
The UNSW Co-op Program is involved in various activities to market the program to high school
students. You should also be available to assist the Co-op office and your School with at least
one of the following events:
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Careers Markets/School visits
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UNSW Open/Info Days
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Assisting with Interview Briefing days  Scholarships/Information Evenings
and Interview days.
At times the Co-op office has clerical work available, particularly at the beginning, and during the
mid-year break. We also advertise for scholar ambassadors to assist us with our school visits
each year. If you are interested in earning some extra money through the Co-op office, be sure to
let us know or apply.
New s and w ebsite
We welcome (in fact, we love) to hear about your experiences as a Co-op scholar (whether it be
from your ITEs, Co-op events, or other significant achievements) and may share these through
our website, other promotional material or activities/events. For example, at the induction
ceremony held for new scholars each year, scholar highlights are presented - such as university
based competitions (eg. UBS Business Case competition) or community achievement awards.
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Schol ar support for your academic performance, professi onal development,
and Industry Tr aining Experience
[Note: If any disputes or issues arise, please refer to the Grievance Handling (p6) procedure as
outlined in this manual.]
As a part of your Co-op scholarship, you receive mentoring from and through:
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The UNSW Co-op Program office – through your induction, professional development and
leadership program, social events and contact with the Co-op Program staff. However, the
Co-op office is unable to advise you on academic subject selection or academic related
matters.
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Your Academic Co-ordinator, based in your School/study discipline area, is able to address
specific academic questions and also support your progression through the program. In some
cases the Co-op Academic Co-ordinator delegates the mentoring of scholars on their ITE to
Academic Mentors.
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On your Industry Training Experience (ITE) you will receive support and guidance from the
sponsor company you work with. This includes the HR Manager you may have initial contact
with, the manager/supervisor in your team, or other staff that you interact/work with whilst on
your placement. Many companies also appoint a ‘buddy’ for scholars – someone who you can
speak to, and ask questions of, on an informal basis.
Remember:
The Current Scholars section of the Co-op Program website is a resource for you
throughout your degree. Here you will find: FAQs, downloads, ITE Guidelines,
mySupport, program information, and much more!
The Student Life website is a great place to start looking for how to get involved on campus or to
view the range of support services available to you at UNSW, including the UNSW Counselling
Service. You may visit the UNSW Counselling Service yourself (located in the Quadrangle
Building) or you may visit the Co-op office who can assist you in making an appointment.
Don’t know where to start?
Visit The Hub: www.thehub.unsw.edu.au
LG floor, Morven Brown Building – entry via Commerce courtyard.
Speak to a Student Participation Advisor who can assist you with
welfare, study and uni related matters.
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Exit Survey
All scholars are required to complete a survey on exiting or completing their program. This
enables us to continue to demonstrate the value of your contribution as a Co-op scholar and also
to continuously improve the program.
Recruitment
One of the prime incentives for Co-op Program sponsors to support scholarship places is their
expectation of being able to recruit outstanding UNSW Co-op Program graduates. Likewise an
important reason for a Co-op scholar’s involvement in the program is selection for a challenging
job with one of the sponsors.
However, it is in the interest of both UNSW Co-op Program scholars and sponsors that they keep
their recruiting options open until the final year of their Co-op program. You should get to know all
the sponsors (and not just the ones you worked with during the ITE periods) before applying for
positions in your final year. Schools and sponsors run recruitment functions in the final year which
give the opportunity for scholars and sponsors to meet before the general on-campus recruitment
procedure. All scholars are required to attend these functions and we ask you to do so with an
open mind and professionally consider any/all opportunities presented.
UNSW Co-op Progr am Al umni
The UNSW Co-op Program has been designed to produce graduates with the knowledge, skills,
attitude and abilities required for future success. We believe that a high proportion of Co-op
graduates will go on to become top managers and innovators, possibly leaders in their chosen
industries.
To fulfill the Program's (and your) potential, we are keen to promote the personal and career
development of UNSW Co-op Program graduates in the future. The formation of the "UNSW Coop Program Alumni" consisting of UNSW Co-op Program graduates is an ongoing priority. This
organisation will enable UNSW Co-op Program alumni to support not only each other's
professional/career development but the University's need for advice and ongoing industry
sponsorship as well.
We hope that you will become an active alumnus of the UNSW Co-op Program when you
successfully complete this exciting opportunity/experience.
Remember:
The Career Manager tool enables you to update your contact and work details at any
time, even after graduation, so that we can remain in touch with you.
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APPENDIX
WHEN WILL I BE ON INDUSTRY TRAINING EXPERIENCE (ITE)?
A complete overview of the ITE model for ALL programs can be found on the Co-op website.
(#) – Number of weeks required to complete Industry Training
P/T – Part-time study
BUSINESS
Accounting & Busi ness Management, Marketing
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
ITE 1 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
ITE 3 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
Semester 1
Jan - Jun
UNSW
Semester 2
Jul - Dec
UNSW
UNSW
ITE 2 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
UNSW
Actuari al Studies
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
UNSW
Summer Term
Dec - Feb
Semester 1
Jan - Jun
UNSW
UNSW
Semester 2
Jul - Dec
UNSW
UNSW
Summer Term
Dec - Feb
ITE 1 (12)
*Mar-Aug
ITE 2 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
UNSW
UNSW
*Sep-Feb
ITE 3 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
B. Information S yst ems (FK A. BI T), B. Commerce - Information Syst ems
(FK A. ISM)
YEAR 1
Semester 1
Jan - Jun
UNSW
Semester 2
Jul - Dec
UNSW
YEAR 2
ITE 1 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
YEAR 3
ITE 2 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
UNSW
ITE 3 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
YEAR 4
UNSW
UNSW
Summer Term
Dec - Feb
Finance & Banki ng
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
Semester 1
Jan - Jun
UNSW
UNSW
Semester 2
Jul - Dec
UNSW
UNSW
Summer Term
Dec - Feb
ITE 1 (12)
YEAR 3
ITE 2 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
ITE 3 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
YEAR 4
UNSW
UNSW
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ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineeri ng, Ci vil/Environmental Engineering, Industrial
Chemistry, El ectrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Photovoltaics &
Solar Energ y, Renew able Energy, Soft w are Engineering/ Telecommuni cations
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
Semester 1
Jan - Jun
UNSW
UNSW
UNSW
Semester 2
Jul - Dec
UNSW
UNSW
UNSW
Summer Term
Dec - Feb
ITE 1 (10)
ITE 2 (10)
YEAR 4
ITE 3 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
YEAR 5
UNSW
ITE 4 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
UNSW
Comput er Science
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
ITE 3 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
Semester 1
Jan - Jun
UNSW
UNSW
UNSW
Semester 2
Jul - Dec
UNSW
ITE 1 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
ITE 2 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
UNSW
Summer Term
Dec - Feb
Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
Semester 1
Jan - Jun
UNSW
UNSW
UNSW
UNSW
Semester 2
Jul - Dec
UNSW
UNSW
UNSW
UNSW
Summer Term
Dec - Feb
ITE 1 (10)
ITE 2 (10)
ITE 3 (10)
Materials and Ceramic Engineering, Physical and Process Metallurgy
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
Semester 1
Jan - Jun
UNSW
UNSW
UNSW
Semester 2
Jul - Dec
UNSW
UNSW
ITE 3 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
Summer Term
Dec - Feb
ITE 1 (10)
ITE 2 (10)
YEAR 4
ITE 4 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
YEAR 5
UNSW
UNSW
UNSW
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Construction, Management and Propert y
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
Semester 1
Jan - Jun
UNSW
UNSW
Semester 2
Jul - Dec
UNSW
UNSW
Summer Term
Dec - Feb
ITE 1 (10)
YEAR 3
ITE 2 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
ITE 3 (24) /
UNSW (P/T)
YEAR 4
UNSW
UNSW
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CONTACT US
Visit our website for ALL contact details: http://www.co-op.unsw.edu.au/contact_us/index.html
Co-op Program Contact List
Shane Griffin is the Director of the Co-op Program, Student Recruitment, Admissions, Scholarships.
Position
Manager, UNSW
Co-op Program
and Industry
Partner
(Business)
Co-op Scholar &
Communications
Manager
Name
Kay
Carey
Michelle
Morris
Contact Details
For questions relating to:
9385 6024
k.carey@unsw.edu.au
- Any issue relating to the Co-op Program
- Business sponsors
- How a Business sponsor company
becomes involved in the UNSW Co-op
Program
- ITE administration (Business)
9385 5219
michelle.morris@unsw.edu.au
- Any scholar issues
- Withdrawing from Co-op
- Academic performance
- Liaison while on ITE and any proposed
changes to ITE commitments
- Co-op events / marketing materials
- Maintain scholar records
- Scholar events
- Scholarship payments
- Scholar recruitment / inductions
- Career Manager
Scholar &
Schools
Administrator
Trinah
De Leon
Professional
Development and
Industry
Partnership
Manager (BIS, CIS,
Sophie
Zdenkowski
9385 9768
Barbara
Vidos
9385 5222
b.vidos@unsw.edu.au
- How an Engineering sponsor company
becomes involved in the UNSW Co-op
Program
- ITE administration (Engineering)
9385 5116
cooprog@unsw.edu.au
- Letters for Centrelink/exchange
- Scholar ambassadors
- ITE student contact
- General Enquiries
9385 5004
trinah@unsw.edu.au
s.zdenkowski@unsw.edu.au
- How an I.S. sponsor company becomes
involved in the UNSW Co-op Program
- ITE administration (see programs in left
column)
CMP, SEN)
Industry Liaison
(Engineering)
Co-op office
Administrator
Administration
Officer
Innes
Soares
Jessica
Laverty
9385 0527
-
Scholar ambassadors
School visits
Exit survey
ITE follow-up
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Co-op Program Academic Coordinators
Program
Academic Coordinator
Contact Details
BUSINESS PROGRAMS
Accounting & Business
Management (ACC)
Ms Diane Mayorga
Actuarial Studies (ACT)
Ms Katja Ignatieva
Ms Christine Van Toorn
B.Information Systems (BIS) &
B.Commerce - Info.Sys. (CIS)
9385 5814
d.mayorga@unsw.edu.au
9385 6810
k.ignatieva@unsw.edu.au
9385 5642
c.vantoorn@unsw.edu.au
Zixiu Guo
9385 7174
(Program approval only)
z.guo@unsw.edu.au
Finance (FIN)
Dr Natalie Oh
Marketing (MKT)
Dr Rita Di Mascio
9385 9883
natalie.oh@unsw.edu.au
9385 3383
r.dimascio@unsw.edu.au
ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Chemical Engineering (CHM)
A/Prof Pierre Le Clech
Industrial Chemistry (INC)
Dr Tony Granville
Civil Engineering (CIV) &
Environmental Engineering (ENV)
Dr Sawekchai ‘Ball’
Tangaramvong
Computer Science (CMP) &
Software Engineering (SEN)
Dr Oliver Diessel
Dr Helen Paik
Construction Management &
Property (CON)
A/Prof Sidney Newton
Electrical Engineering (ELC) &
Telecommunications (ELT)
Dr Iain Skinner
Mechanical Engineering (MEC)
Dr Chris Menictas
Materials Science & Engineering
(MSA / MSO / MSC / MSY)
Dr Owen Standard
Mining Engineering (MIN)
A/Prof Paul Hagan
Petroleum Engineering (PET)
Furqan Hussain
Photovoltaics (PHV) &
Renewable Energy (REN)
Dr Stephen Bremner
9385 5762
p.le-clech@unsw.edu.au
9385 5745
a.granville@unsw.edu.au
9385 5474
sawekchai@unsw.edu.au
9385 7384 / odiessel@unsw.edu.au
9385 5995 / hpaik@cse.unsw.edu.au
9385 6826
s.newton@unsw.edu.au
9385 5153
i.skinner@unsw.edu.au
9385 6269
c.menictas@unsw.edu.au
9385 4437
o.standard@unsw.edu.au
9385 5998
p.hagan@unsw.edu.au
9385 5187
furqan.hussain@unsw.edu.au
9385 7890
spbremner@unsw.edu.au
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