Presenter: Gita Pendharkar

Collaborator: Sukhvir Judge

School of Engineering (TAFE)

RMIT University

Melbourne

26/11/2010

Industry Relevant Project based Work Integrated Learning - IRPBWIL

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• Introduce Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the Advanced Diploma and

Associate Degree Programs

• Introduce Industry Relevant Projects as a part of WIL in the Advanced

Diploma and Associate Degree Programs

• Integrate knowledge from multiple courses in the Programs

• Enhance independent learning strategies for students

• Improve student’s learning experience

• Improve the quality of teaching

• Develop and sustain students’ interest in engineering courses through

projects

• Incorporate latest technology in the curriculum

• Strengthen industry links and improve employability rate in industry

• Address skills shortage in Electro technology industry

Aims & Objectives

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Why Industry Relevant Project based WIL?

Project Based Learning for Engineering Students

• Projects integrate multiple courses and provide holistic and system approach to engineering studies

• Projects can be designed to promote flexible delivery, team approach and enhance individual (independent) learning

Industry Relevant Project

• Skill shortage can be directly addressed

• Ensure that industry standards are maintained in the curriculum

• Incorporate latest technology in the curriculum

• Enhance industry collaborations

• Workplace environment can be provided in the classroom/ laboratory

• International students can get an exposure of current industry projects

• Produce more work ready graduates

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Model 1 – ARTL 2008

Linking the Theoretical and Practical Domain to Enhance Work Integrated Learning This was the model introduced in the Advanced Diploma Programs

2nd YearSem 2

Course 2

2nd YearSem 2

Course 1Module 1

1 Semester Single Project

Competencies of Course 1 & Course 2 were mapped to a single Project ModuleProject – An FIR Filter was implemented using a DSP chip

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Model 1 – ARTL 2008 More effective learning time for Both Courses

DSP Actual Contact Hours 72

µP Actual Contact Hours 160

DSP Increased Learning Time 120

µP Increased Learning

Time160

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Model 1 – ARTL 2008

Ensuring relevancy to Industry practices

• Industry was contacted to determine the type of skills needed at their work place

• Opinion was sought on the proposed project before the project was finalised

• Finally the project was assessed and evaluated based on the industry feedback for further improvements

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Model 1 – ARTL 2008

Results and Conclusion of WIL Model 1

• Integrative-styled project-based learning increased the confidence level of the students

• Students had a better understanding of applying the theoretical knowledge in practice.

• Students' learning experience was improved

Steve Brick was our student who was the only candidate chosen out of 800 other graduate by Ericsson

• Teaching time was more effectively utilised

• Introduced Industry relevant learning

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Model 1 – ARTL 2008

PCB of the Project

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Model 2 – LTIF 2009

Industry Relevant Project based Work Integrated Learning This was the model introduced in the Associate Degree Programs

2nd YearCourses

1st YearCourses

Module 1 Module 2

2 Years Single Project

Competencies of some of the 1st Year courses were mapped to Module 1 and Module 2

Module 4 Module 5

Module 3

Module 6

Competencies of most of the 2nd Year courses were mapped to Module 3, Module 4, Module 5 and Module 6

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Model 2 – LTIF 2009

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Model 2 – LTIF 2009 Ensuring relevancy to Industry practices

• Series of meetings with Industry partners was contacted to determine the type of skills needed at their work place

• Opinion was sought on the proposed project before the project was finalised

• Finally the project was assessed and evaluated based on the industry feedback for further improvements

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Model 2 – LTIF 2009

Results and Conclusion of WIL Model 2

• Industry relevant project-based work integrated learning increased the confidence of the students

• Students had a better understanding of integrating the knowledge in various courses.

• Students' learning experience was improved

• Teaching time was more effectively utilised

• Introduced Industry relevant learning

• Increased Student Employability Skills

• Articulating Students won Awards in Higher Education

• Model implemented in other Associate Degree Programs in the School

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Model 3 – 2010 Industry Relevant Project based Work Integrated Learning Multiple Projects This was the model introduced in the Advanced Diploma Programs

Module 1 Module 2 1 Year Project 1

Non-Articulating

Project 1: Less Complex, Designing issues was explained to the students, Industry Standard Maintained

Module 3

Project 2: More Complex, to address the small Design problems

2nd YearSem 1

Courses

2nd YearSem 2

Courses

2nd YearSem 1

Courses

2nd YearSem 2

Courses

Module 1 Module 2

Module 3 Module 4

1 Year Project 2

Articulating

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Model 3 – 2010 Ensuring relevancy to Industry practices

• Series of meetings with different Industry partners to determine the type of skills needed at their work place

• Opinion was sought on the proposed project before and after the project was finalised

• Finally the projects was assessed and evaluated based on the industry feedback for further improvements

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Model 3 – 2010

Results and Conclusion of WIL Model 3

• Industry relevant project-based work integrated learning increased the confidence of the students

• Students had a better understanding of integrating the knowledge in various courses.

• Students' learning experience was improved

• Teaching time was more effectively utilised

• Introduced Industry relevant learning

• Model implemented in other Associate Degree Programs in the School

• Increased Student Employability Skills

• Articulating and Non-Articulating Students were employed by Industry

• Articulating Students won Awards and Scholarships

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Future Model – 2011 Industry Relevant Project based Work Integrated Learning

Module 1 Module 2

Project 11 Year

Non-Articulating

Project 1: Less Complex, Industry Standard Maintained

Module 3

Project 2: Slightly Complex, to address simpler designing issues

2nd YearSem 1

Courses

2nd YearSem 2

Courses

2nd YearSem 1

Courses

2nd YearSem 2

Courses

Module 1 Module 2

Module 3 Module 4

Project 21 Year

Articulating in 2nd Year

2nd YearSem 1

Courses

2nd YearSem 2

Courses

3rd YearDesignCourse

Module 1 Module 2 Module 3

Module 4 Module 5 Module 6

Project 32 Years

Articulatingin 3rd Year

Project 3: More Complex Design to address the major Design and Development. Flexibility to extend further in the 3rd Year if possible.

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Model 3 – 2010 Ensuring relevancy to Industry practices

Collaborate with 3 Different Categories of Industry Sectors

• Series of meetings will be held with 3 different Industry partners to determine the type of skills needed at their work place

• Opinion will be sought on the proposed project before and after implementing the project

• Finally the projects will be assessed and evaluated based on the industry feedback for further improvements

Industry 1 Industry 2 Industry 3Enhance Industry

Collaboration

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IRPB ‘WIL’ Future Model – 2011

Expected Outcomes • Industry relevant project-based work integrated learning increased the confidence

of the students

• Students had a better understanding of integrating the knowledge in various courses.

• Students' learning experience was improved

• Teaching time was more effectively utilised

• Introduced Industry relevant learning

• Model implemented in other Associate Degree Programs in the School

• Increased Student Employability Skills- Locals

• Articulating and Non-Articulating Students were employed by Industry

• Articulating Students won Awards and Scholarships

• Multiple Projects offered

• Flexible model for WIL introduced

• Address the Articuating, Non-Articulating and Associate Degree Standards

• Ensure Smooth Transition in Dual Sector

• Increase employability rate for International students

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Thank you

If I could only express how much you inspire and encourage me! All the help you have endlessly been doing for me, it is priceless. I thank you for always being there – Semester 2, 2010

One of my Student