Medical Engineering - Pre-2023

Industrial experience is an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on training and experience in real world situations. Additionally, through exposure to current practice, students can reflect on, and appreciate the link between curriculum and practice. 12 weeks of Industrial Experience is a requirement for graduation.

Students are responsible for securing their own placement or a similar external activity for this course. Before approaching companies or organisations, consult your Course Coordinator to ensure the placement aligns with University guidelines, does not interfere with existing placement activities or courses, and is appropriate. Each student must also have a designated placement supervisor within the host organisation.

The Career-Ready Placement online portal provides access to job vacancies, application and interview resources, and feedback on draft applications. It also offers:

• Step-by-step guidance on sourcing your own placement
• Job search strategy guidance
• Resume and application reviews through drop-in sessions and appointments
• Interview preparation services

To increase your chances of finding the right placement you should also join the accrediting professional bodies of your degree (many of which offer free student memberships), go to professional networking events and build relationships with the contacts you make, attend career fairs and most importantly, don't give up!

You can find a list of  the companies that may be able to assist with your Industrial Experience at Engineers Australia - The Engineering Directory

To assist companies to gain an understanding of the requirements of hosting a student, we recommend that you provide them with a copy of the Prospective Host Factsheet.

Industrial Experience is managed within the online program SONIA. Everything you need to know including log in information can be found in the Student Manual below.

Degree Requirements

12 weeks Industrial Experience - compulsory program requirement.

Student Guide and Policy Information

• IE SONIA Student Guide
• Log into SONIA online here

You must also read the Work Integrated Learning Policy, Student Conduct Rule and Code of Conduct to understand your responsibilities while completing your Industrial Experience and career-ready placement.

Medical Engineering (NSW Health Placements)

Students wishing to undertake placements with NSW Health (for example, John Hunter Hospital) are required to meet NSW Health verification requirements. NSW Health will not accept students who are not fully verified. Do not delay starting the verification process your immunisation schedule can take 1 month, and a minimum of 8 weeks for NSW Health to process documentation.

Students should follow the steps outlined below:

1. Complete the application process as described in the IE Student Manual
2. Apply for NSW Health verification. The submission process is described below under NSW Health Verification.
3. Email CESE-PEU@newcastle.edu.au with the following information:
   • full name;
   • student ID;
   • date of birth;
   • NSW Health site;
   • proposed placement dates.
4. Students will be notified via email when the placement has been accepted.

The placement cannot be arranged with NSW Health until you are fully verified.

Students wishing to undertake placements with NSW Health please also refer to additional information regarding NSW Health Verification.

Industrial Experience Course Coordinator