Student Guidelines

As a student, it’s essential to actively engage in the work experience process, uphold professionalism and submit the necessary agreements and reports. Understanding the policies and procedures and standards expected of you is crucial. If you have any questions about your responsibilities, don’t hesitate to reach out to your faculty for guidance and support. Your commitment and adherence to these guidelines will contribute to a successful and rewarding work experience.

Student Guidelines

Eligibility:

In order to be eligible for a Work-integrated Learning course, you must:

• Successfully complete all your courses prescribed in your program of study up to the point of the work experience. Those students with deficiencies, for some programs, may be permitted to enroll in a Work-integrated Learning course at the discretion of the Academic Chair.
• For competitive or self-found positions, you must provide your faculty with a job description and obtain Faculty approval prior to committing to a work experience with an employer.
• Have health coverage from your province of residence. In Nova Scotia, this is the Nova Scotia Health Card (also known as an MSI card) and School Insurance Program (SIP).
  • Domestic students are automatically enrolled in SIP, however, this does not provide coverage for international students or Work-integrated Learning outside of Canada.
• If completing a Co-op experience, you are required to return to the College to commence second year classes.

Registration Requirements:

If you are participating in either a mandator or optional Co-op course, you must:

• Complete the required Co-op Registration form.
• If you are participating in an optional Co-op you must pay appropriate tuition fees.

If you are participating in any Work-integrated Learning course, you must:

• Complete all work experience forms and documentation as required
  • Prior to starting a work experience, you must have your Work Experience Agreement completed and approved. You will not be considered registered and therefore not covered under insurance, until this document is completed.
• Engage in and complete all required assignments through the Brightspace course.
• Stay mindful of and adhere to the professional and ethical standards expected in your field.
• Be familiar with, and follow the employer’s policies, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain regular attendance and be punctual, even if working remotely.
• In the event of any change in employment or at the first indication of difficulty with your employment including a safe work environment setting you must notify your faculty or contact the work experience office at workexperience@nscc.ca).

All students must be aware of the following:

• It is not permissible to terminate employment prematurely, if this is an issue you must connect with your faculty.
• In cases where a signed, legal contract with the employer is a condition of your work experience, under no circumstances should any attempt be made to break such an agreement without first discussing and clearing it with your faculty.
• There may be a need to commute or re-locate to another geographical area, this can be discussed with your faculty.
• At no time are you to leave one employer for another, unless first receiving approval from your faculty.
• Work-Integrated Learning courses are evaluated on a pass/fail. Students must meet the minimum course outcomes to receive a pass.

Additional Guidelines for International Students:

• Ensure that you are enrolled in the International Student Emergency Health Insurance (EHI).
• Ensure you have obtained you co-op work permit for any form of Work-integrated Learning.