Cooperative Education Program for International Students

About the program

• Wnat is co-op?
• Who is eligible
• Programs open to international students in 2007
• Important dates
• Eight reasons to participate

What is Co-op?

Co-op is an education program that combines practical work experience with studies.

Participants will put classroom knowledge into practice, and at the same time, learn on the job what can't be taught in a textbook. Students  chosen to take part in the program will benefit form workplace and leadership training programs and paid work placements as part of their studies.

Who is eligible

The Co-op Program is open to any  international Bachelor Degree student who is entering specified courses offered at Monash University Gippsland Campus. Students accepted into the program will spend an extended peiod in paid employment during the program over three years.

Selection for the program is based upon an on-line student application, written references and a telephone interview with staff at Gippsland Campus. Students will be selected on the basis of personal skills and motivation, as well as academic and non-academic achievements.

In order to undertake the work placements students will need to have successfully completed the set requirments of the course which they are undertaking. Students will also be responsible for their own transport and  and accommodation required to attend the work placements. While efforts will be made  to provide all employment within  Gippsland, it may be anywhere within Victoria. International students will also require a visa with condition 8105, which allows them to work up to 20 hours per week during the semester and full time during the semester breaks.

Programs open to international students in 2007

• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Masters of Applied Information Technology

Important Dates for prospective students who wish to participate

• 6 October, 2006 - Applications close. A completed application form must have been returned to Monash University, Gippsland Campus, by this date.
            Application Form
  Ensure that you have applied for your chosen course at the same time.
• Mid October 2006 - Students will be contacted for interviews.
• Late October 2006 - Interviews will take place.
• Early November 2006 - Applicants will be notified of outcomes.

Seven great reasons to participate in Co-operative Education

1. Fantastic experience:  
As a Co-op student this experience will be both a challenge and opportunity. You'll get employment in your chosen field. These skills and networks you acquire will help  make you an even more employable graduate.

2. Financial Support:
All Co-op placements are paid positions. Therefore you'll not only gain great experience, you'll also be paid for it.  In total,you will receive $12,000 across your final three years of study.

3. Training:
Workplace training assistance will take place on a weekend during second and third year  and will encompass everything form leadership to resume' writing.

4. Great contacts:
As a Co-op student, you'll get to know more Monash University staff, a wide variety of employers and broaden your list of contacts.

5. Ongoing support:
Monash University and Gippsland Group Training  will assist with the placements and offer support during the placement.

6. Academic credit:
If you successfully complete the work placements and the related projects and academic work, you will be awarded six points of credit.

7. Advance notice:
You'll be notified prior to commencing in the course if you've been awarded a Co-op  place.This will allow you to accept your offer form  Monash University Gippsland Campus with the knowledge that you'll be participating in a unique workplace program that will equip you for the future.