Work Placements (2023)

In most cases, these can count as part of your programme of study. As well as valuable work experience for your CV, some work placements can lead to employment after graduation. Work placements often happen in your last year of study, so you can apply what you have learnt in your earlier years in the real world.

As well as the subject-specific work and industry placements described under the relevant subject entries, the work placements listed below are available.

For more information and advice on how a work placement might fit into your programme, please see a Student Advisor in your Division of study.

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• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level
• 500 Level

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  TAIDE101	Introduction to the Teacher Aide Role	5.0	23I (Online) & 23X (Online)
  This paper introduces the role and responsibilities of Teacher Aides, including concepts of teaching and learning, planning and adapting for learners, and building professional relationships.
  TAIDE102	Supporting Learners as a Teacher Aide	5.0	23I (Online) & 23X (Online)
  This paper explores how Teacher Aides can support learners' wellbeing, health and safety, and specific learning, behavioural, and other needs.
  TAIDE103	Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity, and Inclusion in a Teacher Aide Role	5.0	23I (Online) & 23X (Online)
  This paper explores how Teacher Aides can respect and acknowledge cultural and other forms of diversity in their work within New Zealand schools. The paper highlights the importance of inclusion.

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  ENGEN271	Engineering Work Placement 1	0.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work experience. The paper is typically undertaken during the November to February window after completing the two years of engineering study.
  ENGEN272	Engineering Work Placement 1	30.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or Certificate in Professional Engineering Practice. It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work experience. The paper is typically undertaken during the November to February window aft...
  RPLCR271	Recognition of Prior Learning - Engineering Placement 1	0.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper provides recognition of prior learning through relevant workplace engagement.
  SCIEN270	Preparation for the Professional Workplace	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  This paper constitutes preparation for the scientific workplace, and include CV preparation, interview technique, career mentoring/direction, skill identification, organisational; management structures, self-assessment tools, and professional behaviour.

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  COMPX371	Computer Science Work Placement	30.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper provides a full-immersion, authentic work experience that is relevant to a student's study, in a professional workplace.
  ENGEN371	Engineering Work Placement 2	0.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work experience. The paper is typically undertaken during the November to February window after completing the three years of engineering study.
  ENGEN372	Engineering Work Placement 2	30.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or Certificate in Professional Engineering Practice. It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work experience. The paper is typically undertaken during the November to February window af...
  RPLCR316	Recognition of Prior Learning - Computer Science Placement	30.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper requires a period of work experience in an appropriate and approved industry or applied field. Assessment is by written reports and employer feedback. This paper may be counted only towards the BSc(Tech) degree.
  RPLCR317	Recognition of Prior Learning - Computer Science Placement 2	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23H (Hamilton)
  For details see Work Placements COMPX372.
  RPLCR318	Recognition of Prior Learning - Computer Science Placement 3	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23H (Hamilton)
  For details see Work Placements COMPX373.
  RPLCR371	Recognition of Prior Learning - Engineering Placement 1	0.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper provides recognition of prior learning through relevant workplace engagement.
  RPLCR372	Recognition of Prior Learning - Engineering Placement 2	0.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper provides recognition of prior learning through relevant workplace engagement.
  RPLCR373	Recognition of Prior Learning - Science Placement 1	30.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper provides recognition of prior learning through relevant workplace engagement.
  RPLCR374	Recognition of Prior Learning - Science Placement 2	15.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper provides recognition of prior learning through relevant workplace engagement.
  SCIEN371	Science Work Placement	30.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper provides a full-immersion, authentic work experience that is relevant to a student's study, in a professional workplace. For further information, please refer to the [Science Work-Integrated Learning](https://sci.waikato.ac.nz/study/undergraduate/work-integrated-learning) webpage.
  WSAFE396	Management Internship	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga), 23B (Hamilton), 23B (Tauranga), 23C (Hamilton), 23C (Tauranga) & 23X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China)
  The Management Internship provides students with the opportunity to apply their management discipline-based knowledge to an authentic project within an organisation.
  WSAFE399	Report of an Investigation	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga), 23B (Hamilton), 23B (Tauranga), 23C (Hamilton) & 23C (Tauranga)
  This paper offers students the opportunity to complete a directed investigation of an approved topic relevant to an organisation or industry and in an area related to their management discipline of study.
  WSOMM396	Management Internship	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga), 23B (Hamilton), 23B (Tauranga), 23C (Hamilton) & 23C (Tauranga)
  The Management Internship provides students with the opportunity to apply their management discipline-based knowledge to an authentic project within an organisation.
  WSOMM399	Report of an Investigation	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga), 23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
  This paper offers students the opportunity to complete a directed investigation of an approved topic relevant to an organisation or industry and in an area related to their management discipline of study.

• 500 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  CSMAX596	Computer Science Internship	60.0	23A (Block), 23B (Block), 23C (Block) & 23X (Block)
  This internship enables the development of practical knowledge and hands-on experience through a supervised internship in the IT industry.
  MNMGT599	Report of an Investigation	30.0	23X (Hamilton)
  Directed investigation of an applied topic, available only to students enrolled in the BMS(Hons) degree.
  RPLCR502	Poutama Pounamu 1	15.0	23X (Online)
  This paper offers participants the opportunity to apply for recognition of prior learning for Modules 1-2 from the Poutama Pounamu programme where they critically engage with a textbook in relation to particular modules, attend wananga, and apply understandings to there teaching and/or leadership.
  RPLCR503	Poutama Pounamu 2	15.0	23X (Online)
  This paper offers participants the opportunity to apply for recognition of prior learning for all modules from the Poutama Pounamu programme where they read one of the recommended theses, review in relation to the final modules and wananga, and apply understandongs to their teaching and/or leadership.
  SCIEN570	Planning for the Science Workplace and Scientific Practice	15.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper constitutes preparation for a professional scientific workplace, including evidencing skills, career planning, understanding societal expectations of a scientist, engaging with a relevant scientific workplace, sourcing a science problem to solve, ethical considerations, and writing a scientific investigation proposal.
  SCIEN579	Reflection on Scientific Practice and Career Planning	15.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper constitutes the reflective element of the practice of scientific inquiry in the professional science workplace as part of their research thesis undertaking. It also is the planning elements of a science career, including career direction, and the professional presentation as a graduate who is transitioning from being an...