Orientation

Learning Contracting

Monitoring

Assessment Attainment

Registration

Materials

Authentic Context(s)

Mentoring

Experience

Learning Evidence

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Did the student complete

the prerequisite study units?

NO

Register for and complete prerequisites first

Registration for WIL study unit(s)

If student believes she/he completed the necessary WIL apply for RPL

OR

ICLDassists academia with development

[WIL 5.3]

[WIL 5.2.1]

Does theStudent have access to an

appropriate learning context?NO

Student approach a Unisa regional centre for possible assistance for placement

YE

S

YE

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Does thelearning site and/or mentor

need to be approved by Unisa?

NO

YESIs the

Learning site suitable/accredited?

NO

YES

Learning contracting[WIL 5.7.1]

Appoint a mentor and clarify her/his role[WIL 5.7.2]

Active student evidence

Unisa Regional Centre

Build relationships with geographical area

[WIL 5.5.1]

DoWIL providers need

to be accredited?

Secure opportunitiesand confirm selection

processes

Academic Department

do accreditation

YE

S

Facilitate the selection/placement of students

Identify students in needof preprequisite WIL

opportunities

Conduct PreparationSessions: “work” seekingpreparedness & life skills

[WIL 5.4]

NOPlacement

NO

Solicit WIL opportunitiesfor Unisa students

Experience

Learning Evidence

Learning mediatedby learning materials

Learning enabledby mentor

(“workplace” supervisor)and guidance given

Learning evidenceproduced by

student duringexperience

Learning evidenceassessed and

authenticated bythe mentor

Mentoring

Monitoring

Mentoring

The WIL materials received upon

registration outlines the role and dates of the mentor (‘workplace’

supervisor)

Academics provide mentor training [WIL 5.7.3]

The learning contracting between the student and

WIL provided (e.g. employer) includes

contracting of the mentor’s and duties [WIL 5.7.1 & 2]

The mentor assesses the learning evidence and provide feedback

to both the student and the institution

The mentor provides learning guidance to

the student and enables appropriate

experiences

Learning context

Experience & Evidence

Monitoring-formative-

[WIL 5.8.1.3]

Assessment/Evaluation-summative-[WIL 5.8.4]

• Student’s progress

• Quality of learning

• Feedback to student

• Mentor’s feedback on student, as well as on the WIL materials and programme suitibility

Student’s resultsto admin. system[WIL 5.9]

Material & programmecommentary into curriculumreview process[HEQC 11(IV)]

Adequate representation of stakeholders in curriculum design[WIL 3-1st bullet][WIL 5.1]

Understanding of profession/occupation

Characteristics of professional and vocational programmes

Balance of theory & practical/applied

WIL = integrated part and placements an essential component

Adequacy of academic & support services and staffing[HEQC 4]

Academics and workplace assessors provide input into assessment[HEQC 11(IV)]

Orientation

Learning Contracting

Monitoring

Assessment Attainment

Registration

Materials

Authentic Context(s)

Mentoring

Experience

Learning Evidence

[WIL5.4]

[WIL5.2]

[WIL5.5]

[HEQC 7(II)]

[WIL5.7]

[HEQC 7(III)]

[WIL5.8]

[HEQC 7(III)]

Recordkeeping [WIL5.9]

[HEQC 8(VII)]