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University of NSW Built Environment Professional Placement
PTW is a partner of the UNSW Built Environment Professional Placement program.
This is offered as an elective course for undergraduate and postgraduate students. In addition to a placement, the academic requirements for the course require students to undertake employability modules, reflective tasks and a final report.
How long are students on placement?
Students complete 120 hours work part-time at PTW across one university term.
What type of work will the student need to undertake?
The placements offer authentic learning experiences to the student and incorporate meaningful learning activities with a clear purpose. The learning experiences offered are aligned to course learning outcomes and feedback given to a student related to these outcomes.
PTW is a NSW Government Education Infrastructure Traineeship Partner
As part of the NSW Government Education Infrastructure Traineeship Partner program, PTW provides students with valuable exposure to the whole ecosystem, understanding the important role of each party in the successful delivery of our public infrastructure. Trainees study 1-2 days per week to complete a Cert III or Cert IV in courses such as project management and procurement. They come from a variety of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and from both metro and regional areas.
Our commitment
1. Host trainees for an eight month rotation in roles aligned with their area of study
2. Provide a quality experience for trainees
3. Provide hardware/equipment (computer, mobile phone etc) as required for the role
4. Ensure trainees have support and mentorship
5. Ensure staff are accountable for their roles and responsibilities
6. Consult with the recommended Group Training Organisation
7. Provide information on future job opportunities within our organisation.
MADE @Sydney Opera House
Established for the Sydney Opera House's 40th Anniversary in 2013, MADE by the Sydney Opera House is an Australian-Danish exchange program.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and international border closures, the 2022 MADE program has been adjusted, to provide an opportunity for Australian and Danish students to experience an alternative version of the MADE program in their own country.
Five NSW University students will have their ‘home base’ at PTW in the near future as a multidisciplinary team working on an exciting project relating to the Sydney Opera House. For the full list of project partners, sponsors and contributors, see more.
Past Students
Janice Ma and Fahim Jalal have undertaken the Professional Placement undergraduate and postgraduate program in partnership with UNSW, which gave them the opportunity to apply the theory and skills learned while studying in a professional workplace. Hear more about their experiences in interviews with Supervisor PTW Executive Director Diane Jones.
