Students are required to undertake a professional practicum as part of our two degree programs, the Bachelor of Computer Science and the Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering).

The practicum is a core requirement of these degrees: it carries no points value, but it must be completed before graduation.

• Professional Practicum CITS3010 for the BCompSci
• Professional Practicum GENG4010 for the BE(Software Engineering)
• Professional practicum regulations
• Guide to report writing

Please note: all students doing their Professional Practicum are not covered by the University's insurance if they are being paid by the company.

Companies

The following companies can provide industry experience that fulfils the requirements of both the BCompSci and the BE(SE) degree programs, and have indicated a willingness to consider written applications by students for vacation employment:

• ACS Foundation
  Do you want relevant work experience that will give you an insight into what the ICT industry is really like? Do you want to get a tax free scholarship worth up to $28,000 to learn new skills and get vital experience? The ACS Foundation offers a number of scholarships supporting workplacements and internships.

• Centre for Software Practice
  The UWA Centre for Software Practice (CSP) is a unique enterprise based in the University of Western Australia in Perth that seeks to straddle both business and education. We strive to offer professional services to both the university and the wider community while simultaneously training new up-and-coming UWA talent in the web industry. To this end we are staffed by both graduates and students of UWA, under the supervising eye of our director, Dr David Glance.
  If you are interested in a practicum or work placement opportunity at the CSP, please email a CV to David Glance. 

• Clayko Group
  Clayko is a Microsoft Gold Partner specialising in document management and hosted applications. We are seeking students for our Traineeship program. We would prefer students from Year 2+, who are looking for work experience, and would also like to speak to students looking for post uni full time employment. Forward applications (including CV) to resumes@clayko.com.au.

• Deloitte
  We are looking for technology students to join our Data Analytics, Technology Consulting and Online Consulting team. At any given time, Deloitte is working closely with a range of local and global organisations to develop major enterprise architecture strategies, information management systems, investigate complex online fraud issues and develop innovative website and mobile applications. Learn more about each of our technology service lines here. Please forward your practicum application (including CV) to undergraduates@deloitte.com.au with "Perth UWA Professional Practicum" as the subject line.

• ERG Group
  Forward applications (including CV) to recruitment@erggroup.com.

• ETCorp
  To apply for work experience contact Sahid Sesay.

• Floq
  Floq is a start-up web app that helps users get feedback about people, products and companies and compare them to the rest of the world.We have just launched our private beta and are looking for technology students to help develop social media integrations (facebook, linkedin, yammer and twitter) and build integrations with apps like Mailchimp, Salesforce, etc. PHP and front end development (CSS, Java, etc) skills are preferable. Check out our website for further info: www.floqapp.com and shoot us an email at team@floqapp.com with your application.

• FormSys
  FormSys is a software development company specialising in 3D software for design, analysis and construction. Specialist areas of application include naval architecture and shipbuilding, and structural engineering. They are looking for students to do C++/MFC/OpenGL/Computer graphics work on CAD applications over the summer. Email info@formsys.com.

• HealthEngine
  As Australia's largest and most detailed online health directory with a new and exciting online medical appointments platform, HealthEngine is focused on connecting patients and practitioners. There's a wealth of experience and unique skills to be gained while being involved in this startup. Students proficient in web, database, and software technologies (including either or all of HTML, PHP, PostgreSQL, and C++) are encouraged to apply. Please forward applications (including CV and statement of results) to Darius Wey.

• IBM Australia Ltd.
  Forward applications (including CV) to Kenichi Yoshimura. Further information about internships and graduate careers can be found in this brochure.

• Kruger Kings-Lynne

• Maritime Engineers Pty Ltd
  Maritime Engineers request students who have completed, or are close to completing their second year. Experience with network systems preferred. Forward applications, including CV to: office@maritime-engineers.com.au.

• L3 - Nautronix

• Orbital Corp
  Orbital request students who have completed the second last year of their degree and have an interest in embedded systems. Forward applications (including CV) to dnewcombe@orbitalcorp.com.au.

• Quickflix
  Quickflix is an online movie rental company based in St Georges Terrace. Quickflix is looking to develop a number of innovative web2.0 services, and are keen to involve students in these projects. Applications and enquiries to Stephen Langsford.

• Thales Australia
  Forward applications (including CV) to recruitmentwa@thalesgroup.com.au.

• Tieline Research
  Forward applications (including CV) to rdjobs@tieline.com.au.

• TidyClub
  TidyClub is changing the way not-for-profits and amateur sporting clubs do business. We are looking for some amazing people inspired to reinvent the way groups engage their members, accept payments, run their events and lots more. We're passionate and searching for fellow innovators.

• Rails, API, SMS, Payments, Credit Card Readers, Ticketing, Marketing and more are areas we would love a hand with.... our office is in East Perth, along with a coffee machine!

• So before you join a beige consulting firm or another mining related services group consider an agile web startup! Email your details to isaak@tidyclub.com