Preparation activities consist of introductory and practical activities that assist in getting the student ready for the WIL experience. Regardless of the type of WIL activity e.g. placement, an industry/community project on or off campus, fully online or a combination, students need to be prepared to engage and work with industry and/or community partners.
Preparation activities should also extend to preparing the industry/community partner to host WIL students to ensure their involvement in WIL meets all stakeholders’ needs and expectations.