Welcome to Sonia

The Sonia database provides access to all forms required for the Professional Work Experience (PWE) unit BUSN3012.

 

Forms

You must complete several forms throughout your PWE preparation and enrolment. All forms are available under the FORMS tab:

  • Form 1: Checklist or Current Work Application
  • Form 2: Placement (Internship or Project)
  • Form 3: Work Health and Safety (WHS)
  • Form 4: Professional Learning Log

The forms required will depend on whether you choose the internship or project component.

 

Deadlines

Strict submission deadlines apply.
Failure to submit forms on time may result in needing to complete the unit the next time it is offered.

 

Term

Term start

Enrol in the unit in

Checklist due by

Use Current Work Application

Placement form completed by (internship)

Earliest start

Latest start

Learning log due

Term 3

6 July

May

15 May

22 May

19 June

29 June

10 July

14 Aug

Term 4

31 August

July

6 July

14 July

14 August

24 Aug

4 Sept

8 Oct

Term 5

SCU Only

26 October

August

15 August

22 August

9 October

19 Oct

30 Oct

4 Dec

Term 2 2027

TBC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Placements (Internship Component)

The Placements tab lists available opportunities. Use the filter tool to search. Do not select placements using the “+” button. Instead, make a list of organisations and contact them directly using the email addresses provided or via the FBLA Undergraduate Student Hub.

 

Faculty Documents

The Faculty Documents tab contains important resources, including the “Where Do I Start?” and “I Have a Placement – What Now?” guides, along with other helpful information for preparing for your internship.

 

Student Responsibilities

During your placement you must:

  • Act professionally and follow workplace rules and expectations.
  • Be punctual and attend regularly. Notify your supervisor if you are absent and provide a doctor’s certificate if required.
  • Communicate changes to your Unit Assessor. Failure to meet placement requirements may result in failing the unit.

 

Privacy Notice

Southern Cross University collects your information to organise and manage placements. Relevant information may be shared with placement providers or regulatory bodies when required. Information is handled confidentially and in accordance with the University’s Privacy Management Plan. For enquiries, contact the Professional Experience Unit or the Privacy Officer (privacy@scu.edu.au).