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Industry Based Learning
Information Seminar for Semester 1, 2016
◦Denisa Hebblethwaite, IBL Course Co-ordinator, [email protected]
Oakridge House 54 – 2009
◦Carol McKnight, [email protected] , Co-ordinator for Accountancy and Finance
Building 180 – 3026
Key Contacts
Preparing for your placement
◦Andrew Tui: ◦Team Leader, Career Centre on Unitec
Campus ◦Building 28 on Unitec campus
www.career.unitec.ac.nz
Industry Based Learning(IBL)
What is IBL ? Benefits of IBL Pre-requisites Enrolment process Assessment IBL workshops Finding your placement
IBL Seminar Overview
Mutually Beneficial Partnership
Student
Host organisation
Unitec
Student undertakes relevant work in the workplace as part of their programme of learning
Students are supervised by an academic supervisor (who is appointed for you at the start of the semester) as well as the workplace/ host organisation supervisor
The student, host & academic supervisor collaboratively assess whether work and learning outcomes have been achieved
Co- Operative Learning Experience
• Gain a better understanding of how to function effectively within an organisation in your chosen career or sector of industry
• Apply theory to practice to complete tasks and projects
• Practise and develop interpersonal skills e.g. communication
What you gain from IBL
• Identify your strengths and weaknesses
• Develop practical skills and confidence
• Self management through planning, preparation and time management
What you gain from IBL
• Work constructively with others
• Build your network
• Enhance your CV
• Foot in the door for a job or maybe a promotion!
What you gain from IBL
A compulsory level 7 BBus course
Completed in the final semester of BBus degree
An opportunity to explore real life work by taking on a project and work tasks for a minimum of 220 hours in the workplace over a 10 -12 week period (approx 3 days per week) during the semester
The Industry Based Learning 30 credit course
BBus: A minimum of 285 credits related to your major in the Bachelor of Business degree GradDipBus: A good academic record ( Avg B) and email permission from programme leader to enrolment co-ordinator GradDipProfAcc:A minimum of 45 credits in the GDPA
What are the prerequisites for IBL?
A 15 credit IBL involves a minimum of an110 hour project only ( work tasks not included)
The project must be completed in the workplace.
The project should typically run over a 10 -12 week period (approx 1.5 days per week) during the semester
What is the IBL 15 credits all about?
A 15 credit IBL course is for:
BBus students who are currently in full-time work related to their major ( you still need to complete another 15 credit level 7 paper in your major)
BBus students who only need 15 credits to complete their degree
Double major BBus students may apply to complete a 15 credit IBL
Who is the IBL 15 credits for?
The application form for the15 credit IBL can be found on the BBus Programme home page on Moodle under the IBL tab
The form must be approved and signed off by the BBus Programme Leader: Maura Kempin or Kenneth Newlands
If I am a BBus student how do I apply for the 15 credit IBL?
A 15 credit IBL course is also available for students who are completing related qualifications such as the GradDipBus
GradDipBus students need to seek written permission ( an email) from their Programme Leaders before attempting to complete step 3 of the enrolment process
IBL 15 credits for other qualifications
You will need to find a suitable organisation with appropriate work and supervision
by the deadline of :Tuesday 16th February 2016 ( Steps
3 & 4)
Other enrolment requirements:
IBL Enrolment Procedure: 4 steps
Step 1:Attend IBL seminar
Complete online Registration of
Interest Form on BBus Home Page on
Moodle ( Guest access is available)
APPROVAL?
APPROVED
Not Immediately Approved...
FINAL STEPS
Step 2: Create CV and submit to Career Centre for approval
by 30th October
Step 3: Find a suitable placement and complete the
Enrolment & Placement Plan form
and submit to [email protected] by16th February 2016
Step 4: Go to BBus Home page on Moodle and
complete the online Placement form by 16th February 2016
Receive Feedback Amend Initial E & P
Plan Form
Re –submit E & P Plan Form and online
version
Receive an email from IBL Co-ordinator
Start placement and attend 5 + 1
compulsory workshops
Step 1 : Complete the online Registration form on the
BBus Programme Home Page on Moodle (guest access is available for non BBus students or if you are not currently enrolled in a course).
Once we have received your registration of interest we will check your academic record to see if you meet the pre-requisite credits related to your degree ( Might need to wait for official results)
How do you enrol in IBL?
Step 2: Create your CV using the templates
provided on Moodle ( BBus Home Page) Submit to the Careers Centre for approval
by 30th October ( Your approval will be recorded by the Career Centre on the Registration Spreadsheet)
Every student needs to complete this step
How do you enrol in IBL?
Step 3: Find an organisation that will host you for your IBL
course Complete the Enrolment and Placement Plan form
with the help of the organisation. A blank form and an example can be found on the BBus Programme Home Page on Moodle (Topic 4)
The form can be emailed to your prospective host/work supervisor before your meeting and completed together at the meeting. The form needs to be signed by both yourself (first page) and your host/work supervisor ( last page)
Note : Once your enrolment and placement plan form is completed and signed please scan as a one page pdf and email to [email protected] attention by the 16th February.
Denisa ( Management & Marketing students)
Carol ( Accountancy & Finance students)
How do you enrol in IBL?
Step 4 : Go to the BBus Programme Home Page on
Moodle and complete the on-line Placement Plan ( key details) form
We will need both the signed form and the on-line form completed before we can approve your enrolment
Once your enrolment has been approved you will be notified by email and your enrolment will be completed by Administration
How do you enrol in IBL?
Final deadline to complete the 4 step enrolment process is Tuesday 16th February 2016
Please submit before the deadline to avoid enrolment delays and stress ( you may have to amend your Enrolment and Placement plan form)
Avoid study-link problems!
When is the deadline for the Enrolment and Placement Plan form?
First log-in to Moodle (There is a guest log-in for all Unitec students)
Next click on Bachelor of Business Programme Home Page and click on the IBL (topic 4) tab
Where can I find information and forms for IBL?
One assessment (An e-portfolio using WordPress) of 3 learning outcomes to be submitted at end of week 13
Read IBL Handbook for more details
IBL Assessment
Projects are once-off pieces of work involving a number of activities (including research and critical thinking skills) that must be completed within a given time frame. For IBL you will be required to write a report on your project.
Examples : Evaluate or document an accounting system and write up a report on your findings and recommendations by 28 May 2016
What is a project?
Accountancy examples:
◦ Evaluate and make recommendations on the procedures and reporting of cash flows
◦ Improve financial efficiency and reporting by better utilisation of the company’s accounting system
◦ Develop a procedures manual for the accounts payable personnel
◦ Compile a report of the latest regulations for fringe benefit tax for your organisation.
What type of projects can be completed for IBL?
Finance examples:
◦ Document the entity’s financial risk management policies and procedures and recommend improvements
◦ Evaluate the entity’s foreign exchange risk and recommend improvements for FX management
◦ Analyse the entity’s capital structure and calculate the cost of capital
What type of projects can be completed for IBL?
Marketing
◦ A Market research project◦ Develop a marketing plan◦ Develop and implement a social media plan ◦ Assist in a product launch◦ Develop or evaluating a direct marketing
opportunity or promotional plan
What type of projects can be completed for IBL?
Management
◦ Develop/research a business plan or part of one for your organisation
◦ Develop/evaluate an operational policy or procedure
◦ Develop evaluate aspects of HRM policies and procedures e.g. induction, training, recruitment etc
◦ Document information flows e.g blueprinting/flowcharts
What type of projects can be completed for IBL?
Day to day routine work related to your industry
Accountancy example: Completing GST returns, accounts payable and accounts receivable
What is a work task?
Be relevant to your major e.g. HR, Marketing & Sales etc
Be appropriate for a level 7 business student to demonstrate their intellectual, personal and interpersonal abilities
Be of value to the organisation – meeting a clear need and having clearly defined objectives
Criteria for project and work tasks
Working on your project + writing your project report + completing your work tasks should = approximately 220 hours if you are completing a 30 credit IBL
Criteria for project and work tasks
Attend 5 compulsory workshops ( a register will be taken at each) for the first five weeks of the semester (See BBus timetable for the room number) and 1 compulsory workshop in week 11
Wednesdays at 3-5:30pm and a repeat at 6-8:30pm
IBL Workshops
You are responsible for finding your own placement using a CV that has been approved by the Careers Centre
Finding Your Placement
You may not work for members of your own family or close friends
The organisation should consist of more than one member
You should not be paying a fee to work for free
Organisation criteria
Creating a Great Impression Workshop
Wednesday 21st October Time: 3pm – 6pm Room: Building 76 RSVP: [email protected] ( See flyer hand
out)
Finding your placementSupport offered:
Speed Interviewing with Industry Wednesday 28th October 2015 Time: 3pm – 6pm Room: Building 76 RSVP: [email protected] ( See flyer hand
out)
Finding your placementSupport offered:
An IBL brochure is available on the BBus
Programme Home Page on Moodle to send to prospective IBL organisations
From 9th November onwards contact details of organisations that are interested in hosting an IBL student will be placed on the BBus Programme Home Page , IBL Tab ( Only send your approved CV to them)
Finding your placementSupport offered:
Host organisation brochure
Host organisation brochure
Don’t forget to ask previous IBL students, your lecturers and maybe a current employer for ideas on organisations you can contact
The Career Centre has opportunities on their website
Finding your placement
Andrew Tui - Career Consultant, Career Centre, Building 28
www.career.unitec.ac.nz Other contacts: Becky
Steel and Ali Lawrie, Career Consultants, Career Centre, Building 28
Preparing for your Placement
How We Can Help You
Career
planning
and
guidance
Best ways to find a
job
Preparing for
interviews
Help with
CVs and
cover
letters
Course and study advice
The Career Centre
Preparing for your Placement
Write your CV and cover letter Prepare a concise CV and matching cover letter
– refer to the templates Email and submit your CV to the Career Centre
team (by 30 October) have your CV checked in person by coming to
Student Drop-In Space at the Hub – Monday to Friday from 11am – 1pm
Career Centre to approve document or request changes to be made before approving CV
Search for your Placement Understand what employers are looking for Research organisations of interest Approach and make contact with employers
(tap into networks)
Interview with an Employer Understand what makes a good first
impression Research the organisation Practice answering questions Know what you want to ask THEM Be confident in SELLING YOURSELF
Useful links:www.career.unitec.ac.nzwww.careers.govt.nz
According to Business New Zealand, the top 10 skills employers look for are: communication skills customer service skills – in person, on the phone, and online ability to work well in a team literacy and numeracy skills confidence learning about and using computers and technology planning and organisational skills initiative and a can-do attitude problem-solving skills good work habits and independence health and safety skills
What are Employers Looking for?
Do NOT assume your old CV is relevant! Refer to the CV Template document on Moodle Create or modify your CV based on the suggested template
– the templates are in Word format If you’re struggling to create your CV, then use Career NZ’s
online CV builder: https://www.careers.govt.nz/tools/cv-builder/
Create an “IBL Relevant” CV
The Career Centre will officially approve ALL CVs for the IBL programme
Email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by Friday 30th October at the very latest
Or attend a CV drop-in session at the Student Drop-In Space at the Hub – these run from Monday to Friday from 11am – 1pm. No appointment necessary, just turn up on the day
Get your CV officially checked!
Get your CV officially checked!
Email your completed CV to: [email protected] by Fri 30th October
Make sure your name and ID# number are clearly mentioned on the email
OR: have your CV checked in person by coming to Student Drop-In Space at the Hub – Monday to Friday from 11am – 1pm (no appointment necessary)
If your documents are correct….You will receive a confirmation email to say your CV meets the requirements of the IBL process and your details will be updated.
NO further action is required.
If your documents need changing…You will receive an email outlining what things you need to change on your CV.Resubmit your documents to: [email protected]
Successfully completed his IBL last year Undertook the Graduate Diploma of Business (Ops Mgmt) Gaining experience at James Hardie Construction
Student Profile: Nar Singh
What worked for Nar: Positive attitude Proactive approach Willing to learn and
get advice Friendly and
approachable
Nar Singh on the right
Student Profile: Nar Singh
Write your CV and cover letter• Nar came in person and initial
documents checked by Career Centre – given feedback that CV not tailored for NZ employers, too long, irrelevant words used, and more appropriate for work context in India
• Slightly unsure of his key skills, so prioritised relevant skills and gave examples in his CV including experience as a sales representative & traffic controller
• Reworked CV and sent back to us for checking – proof-read and corrections made where necessary
• CV Officially approved by Career Centre team
Tips…• Add LinkedIn address to
CV• Check CV resources on
Career Centre site and Careers NZ site
• Check your spelling and grammar!
Student Profile: Nar Singh
Search for your Placement• Interested in Operations
Management
• Unsure of NZ market, so spoke to lecturers and staff for ideas on organisations relating to Ops Mgmt
• Researched organisations online and actively let people know he was seeking an internship
• Through word of mouth, was recommended by lecturer to approach a key person at James Hardie
• Met with Career Centre Advisor to discuss ways to approach employer in a professional way. Initially by email then meeting face to face.
Tips…• Research companies in
Auckland• Check list of employers
from IBL team• Talking directly to people
can be more effective than relying on email or a CV
Student Profile: Nar Singh
Interview with an Employer• Relatively new to NZ and initially
struggled to connect with employers – “sir” “madam”, using very formal English
• Spoke to Unitec staff and Career Centre Advisor about making a good first impression with NZ employers.
• Sourced appropriate formal clothing for interviews
• Researched industry and got familiar with his CV – well versed with experiences and motivations
• Practiced mock interviews and got feedback about his tone and knowledge of Ops Mgmt.
Tips…• Practice makes perfect!
Use friends, family, class mates or the Career Centre
• Know what questions you want to ask them
• Engage in activities that will build your confidence in talking to others
www.career.unitec.ac.nz
• Register on job site• Find out about career
events and workshops• Info on how to make an
appointment • Resources including info
on CVs, interviews…
Unitec Career Centre website
Use the IBL CV and cover letter templates
Attend the “ Networking Event “ on the 28th October
Use the Career Centre drop-in service at the Hub ( Lunch-time)
CV and Cover letter review, Interview practice and Job search support
Phone: 0800 10 85 10 Email: [email protected] In Person: Building 28
www.career.unitec.ac.nz for details of workshops and other resources
Tips for Success
If you have any further IBL enrolment queries please email [email protected]
Attention: Denisa Hebblethwaite for Management & Marketing students
Attention: Carol McKnight for Accountancy & Finance students
Queries
