Career-Ready Placements
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Degree Requirements
All students commencing the Bachelor Biotechnology program from 2021 onwards are required to complete the following Core Placement Course:
- BTEC3251 Biotechnology Placement
All placements are recorded and managed within the online program SONIA. Information about SONIA can be found in the SONIA guide below. The manual must be read thoroughly in conjunction with the BTEC3251 CANVAS information.
SONIA Guide and Policy Information
The student guide contains all the information regarding Placement and must be read thoroughly.
Log into SONIA online here
You must also read the Student Professional Experience Policy, Student Conduct Rule and Code of Conduct to understand your responsibilities while completing your Placement.
Course Coordinators
Course Coordinator details can be found on the BTEC3251 CANVAS site.
Career-ready placements allow students to integrate real world skills and experience with theoretical concepts and knowledge obtained during their studies.
It can be challenging and rewarding to find an appropriate placement. While the University is unable to organise your placement, the Careers Service can provide some guidance for students looking for placement opportunities. Some of the services that they provide are:
- The CareerHub - an online portal with discipline-related work and work experience opportunities
- Information about job searching strategies
- Drop-in and appointment-based resume and application checking and an interview preparation service.
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!
Degree Requirements
Please refer to the program handbooks for your degree for more information regarding the career-ready placement requirements of your degree.
Placement is a compulsory Core Course or Placement Directed course for students commencing in 2023 onwards in the following degree programs:
| Course Code | Course Name | Program Name |
|---|---|---|
| ENVS3008 | Work Integrated Learning in the Environmental and Development Sectors |
|
* Students enrolled in combined programs will have a choice to complete either the placement course specified above, or the placement course offered by their other degree program.
For students who commenced prior to 2023, ENVS3008 is offered as an elective for students who have elective space in their program.
SONIA Guide & Policy Information
The University of Newcastle uses the SONIA system for all placements. The below student guide contains a quick reference on how to use the SONIA system.
Log into SONIA online here
You must also read the Student Professional Experience Policy, Student Conduct Rule and Code of Conduct to understand your responsibilities while completing your Placement.
Course Coordinators
Course Coordinator details can be found on the relevant course CANVAS site.
Please note: The discipline of Exercise & Sports Science is currently transitioning to the College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing
Practicum
Practicum is a mandatory component of the Bachelor of Exercise Sports Science and Master of Exercise Physiology degrees.
The goal of practicum is to provide an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and skills they have learnt and gained from their degree within a range of work environments. This gives students an opportunity to practice their skills in relevant situations and to appreciate the variety of professional roles in the field. Furthermore, practicum also enables students to observe and experience how their theoretical knowledge and skills can be applied in a vocational setting. As such, practicum is more beneficial when the practicum hosts collaborate with the students to assist them in developing and applying their knowledge and skills.
You are encouraged to join the accrediting professional body Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) which offer free student memberships. There are a wide variety of benefits of membership for example: professional development, networking events and employment advertisements.
All practicum placements are recorded and managed within the online program SONIA. Everything you need to know including log in information can be found in the Student Manual.
Degree Requirements
Requirements for qualification of award include completion of Practicum. Please refer to your program handbook for the requirements of your program handbook for the requirements of your degree.
Student Manuals, Policy and SONIA Online Information
The student manuals contain all the information regarding Practicum and must be read thoroughly.
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
- Student Manual - Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science - EXSS2100
- Student Manual - Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science - EXSS3040
- Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science - SONIA Online log in
Master of Exercise Physiology
You must also read the Student Professional Experience Policy, Student Conduct Rule and Code of Conduct to understand your responsibilities while completing your practicum.
NSW Health Practicum
Master of Exercise Physiology students wishing to undertake practicum 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, and the process can take 4 weeks or more. Please submit your documents well in advance of your proposed placement dates.
Please see NSW Health Verification for additional information
Practicum Coordinators
| Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science | Dr Colin Sanctuary E: colin.sanctuary@newcastle.edu.au |
| Master of Exercise Physiology | Matthew Kolasinski and Kristie Sheridan E: exphysplacement@newcastle.edu.au |
Career-ready placements allow students to integrate real world skills and experience with theoretical concepts and knowledge obtained during their studies.
It can be challenging and rewarding to find an appropriate placement. While the University is unable to organise your Industrial Experience, the Careers Service can provide some guidance for students looking for placement opportunities. Some of the services that they provide are:
- The CareerHub - an online portal with discipline-related work and work experience opportunities
- Information about job searching strategies
- Drop-in and appointment-based resume and application checking and an interview preparation service.
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!
Degree Requirements
Please refer to the program handbooks for your degree for more information regarding the placement requirements of your degree.
Career-ready placement is a compulsory Core Course or Placement Directed course for students commencing in 2023 onwards in the following degree programs:
| Course Code | Course Name | Program Name |
|---|---|---|
| FSHN3500 | Professional Practice | Bachelor of Food Science & Human Nutrition and combined degree programs * |
* Students enrolled in combined programs will have a choice to complete either the placement course specified above, or the placement course offered by their other degree program.
Students who commenced their program prior to 2023 can complete FSHN3500 Professional Practice (10 units) as an Area of Interest Directed Course.
SONIA Guide & Policy Information
The SONIA guide contains all the information regarding the UON placement system SONIA. The SONIA guide must be read thoroughly in conjunction with the relevant WIL Course CANVAS site information.
Log into SONIA Online here
You must also read the Student Professional Experience Policy, Student Conduct Rule and Code of Conduct to understand your responsibilities while completing your Placement.
Course Coordinators
Course Coordinator details can be found on the relevant course CANVAS site.
Career-ready placements allow students to integrate real world skills and experience with theoretical concepts and knowledge obtained during their studies.
It can be challenging and rewarding to find an appropriate placement. While the University is unable to organise your Industrial Experience, the Careers Service can provide some guidance for students looking for placement opportunities. Some of the services that they provide are:
- The CareerHub - an online portal with discipline-related work and work experience opportunities
- Information about job searching strategies
- Drop-in and appointment-based resume and application checking and an interview preparation service.
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!
Degree Requirements
Please refer to the program handbooks for your degree for more information regarding the placement requirements of your degree.
Career-ready placement is a compulsory Core Course or Placement Directed course for students commencing in 2023 onwards in the following degree programs:
| Course Code | Course Name | Program Name |
|---|---|---|
| SCIE3002 (First time offer 2024) | Work Integrated Learning for the Sciences |
|
* Students enrolled in combined programs will have a choice to complete either the placement course specified above, or the placement course offered by their other degree program.
SONIA Guide & Policy Information
The SONIA guide contains all the information regarding the UON placement system SONIA. The SONIA guide must be read thoroughly in conjunction with the relevant Placement Course CANVAS site information.
You must also read the Student Professional Experience Policy, Student Conduct Rule and Code of Conduct to understand your responsibilities while completing your Placement.
Course Coordinators
Course Coordinator details can be found on the relevant course CANVAS site.
Contact Us
For all enquiries please contact:
CESE Professional Experience Unit
Location: W357 – University Callaghan Interactive Campus Map
College contacts
General enquiries
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