Overview of options
This is an overview of the many different ways that industry and community partners can work with our students during their learning to benefit themselves and the students. This overview is subject to the particular requirements for a particular programme and course.
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Overview
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Work Experience |
Apprenticeship |
Internship |
Clinical Placement |
Applied Research Project |
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What students do |
Observe and learn to be work-ready |
Structured learning on the job |
Apply knowledge and skills in work role |
Mandatory clinical experience, required for registration |
Apply knowledge and skills to solve a real world need or problem |
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What industry/ community partner does |
Provide and supervise work |
Provide and supervise work |
Provide and supervise work |
Provide work and clinical supervision |
Identify a need or problem for students to solve |
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Location |
Usually at partner site |
At partner site |
At partner site |
At partner site |
At Otago Polytechnic, may include site visits |
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Subject areas |
Foundation |
Carpentry, Automotive, Electrical Technology |
Sport & Adventure, Art, Social Services, Design, Applied Management, Mental Health, Vet Nursing, Midwifery, Disability, Career Practice, Engineering, Construction, Living Sciences, Central Otago programmes |
Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Counselling |
Computing & IT, Nursing, Applied Management, Occupational Therapy, Design, Engineering, Construction, Living Sciences, Sport, Central Otago programmes |
With the exception of apprenticeships, students’ time is usually unpaid because they are engaged in learning as part of their course of study.
You can also support our students’ learning through participation in one of our Permanent External Advisory Committees. Read more here.