Duration
150h Internship
Number of credits
| Master in architecture, professional focus in architecture and urban planning | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The primary goal of the teaching unit "Professional Orientation Internship (Part I, II, and III)" is to promote the development of students' professional identity through active and reflective immersion in various professional environments. This approach is implemented through two observation and practical experience internships, where students will have the opportunity to build, experience, and reflect on their professional journey.
Within the framework of the internship support seminar (SAS), student guidance will be conducted in synergy with the research project of the Observatory of Architectural Professions (META). This integrated approach will draw on theoretical concepts from various fields of the humanities, educational sciences, and communication, thereby enriching the students' reflection and practice.
- **Sociology of work and professions:** Activity / Employment / Work / Profession, Professional identity, Tasks and division of labor, Professional skills, Hard skills / Soft skills, Motivation profile
- **Communication tools:** CV, Cover letter, Portfolio, Internship project
- **Project management:** Legislation, Conditions for practicing the profession in Belgium, Full mission, Stakeholders and partners, Urban planning permit file, execution plans: Specifications / Measurements, Health and safety coordination
- **Reflective practices:** Reflective text, Experiential learning
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
**Part 1 - Connection with the Competency Framework**
The learning outcomes of the teaching unit allow the student to partially develop the following competency:
* **Interaction with all stakeholders**
o Activating professional practices appropriate to societal challenges.
- Develop a reflective approach to one's activities.
- Share experiences and reflections within networks related to one's practice.
- Contribute to the establishment of new professional horizons and conditions.
o Engagement in human and professional relationships.
- Work effectively within collaborative and cooperative practices, respecting individuals.
- Integrate into interdisciplinary teams by adopting a position corresponding to one's level of expertise.
o Communication of research findings.
- Master verbal, written, and digital languages as tools for sharing ideas.
**Part 2 - The Learning Outcomes of the Teaching Unit Described in Operational Terms, Objectives**
Specifically, by the end of the unit, the student will be able to:
1. Present themselves professionally in a job interview with the goal of securing an architecture internship, effectively using tools such as a CV, cover letter, portfolio, online profile, and internship project. This process will include:
1.1. Identifying their professional expectations in alignment with their values and preconceptions.
1.2. Conducting a personal skills assessment appropriate for a first experience in a professional setting.
1.3. Building a coherent and realistic internship project with a precise plan for the steps necessary for its success.
2. Write a job offer, according to market standards, for an architect who would be responsible for replacing their short-term immersion supervisor.
3. Demonstrate professional behavior consistent with the criteria defined in the unit's competency framework, throughout the SAS and both short-term and long-term immersion internships.
4. Critically evaluate their internship project through a reflective text, integrating the experiences gained during extended professional immersion.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
In progress
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The teaching unit includes an Internship Support Seminar (SAS), job interviews with internship supervisors, and two distinct immersion internship components, one long and one short, each supervised by a different internship mentor.
The SAS (from 16/09 to 20/09, on 26/09, and every Thursday in October) initiates the learning cycle. This phase, focused on acquiring information and analysis, takes place in person and is divided into two groups (with subgroups) according to a set schedule. The sessions include workshops, debates, practical exercises, observation, and reflection, related to the previously mentioned content. Two days are reserved for job interviews with potential internship supervisors at the future internship site.
The job interviews (from 20/09 to 03/10 inclusive) aim to familiarize future architects with the realities of the professional market. This is the first contact with the environments considered for the long-term immersion internship. The allocation of internship supervisors is made at the end of this process. Students must submit their CV, cover letter, internship project, and online professional profile on eCampus by 25/10 at 6:00 PM.
The short-term immersion internship (2 x 8 hours) (from 24/10 to 05/12 inclusive and from 13/01 to 24/01) aims to allow future architects to discover another aspect of the architecture profession compared to that explored during the long-term immersion. The internship location is assigned during the in-person SAS sessions. Students must submit all administrative documents related to the long-term immersion internship by October 25th at 6:00 PM to access the internship.
The long-term immersion internship (10 x 8 hours) (from 24/10 to 05/12 inclusive and from 13/01 to 24/01) allows future architects to explore different contexts and professions in architecture. Students must submit all administrative documents related to the long-term immersion internship by October 25th at 6:00 PM to access the internship.
IMPORTANT REMARKS: The internships take place in all professional environments relevant to architects' competencies. The faculty has a list of internship supervisors, but students may propose other host sites based on their project, subject to approval by the course instructor. A list of internship supervisors is available on the eCampus platform. WARNING! Participation in the SAS and the submission of all administrative documents are mandatory to access the internships and the first session.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
The SAS sessions are mandatory and must be attended in person. Each student is required to bring their laptop (and a power strip) to every session. PPE (helmet, safety vest, safety shoes) is mandatory for site visits during the internships.
Medical certificates must be submitted on eCampus by 6:00 PM on the day of the relevant session at the latest. No medical certificates will be accepted if sent by email.
Emails addressed to instructors or the administration must include "TSTG0572 - SDP:" in the subject line before mentioning the purpose of the email, otherwise, they will not be processed.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
In progress
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Further information:
**By 16/09 at 6:00 PM:** The signed behavior charter in one original copy.
**By 23/10 at 6:00 PM:** AFTER the job interviews and BEFORE the internships, to be submitted on eCampus:
- **Work submissions:**
- Document 01 - CV (15% of the final grade)
- Document 02 - Cover letter (15% of the final grade)
- Document 03 - Internship project (DOCUMENT_03_PROJET_STAGE_LONG)
- **Complete administrative file for the long-term immersion internship:**
- Annex 1 (ANNEXE_01_CONVENTION_STAGE_24_25)
- Annex 2 (ANNEXE_02_FICHE_POSTE_TRAVAIL_24_25)
- **Complete administrative file for the short-term immersion internship:**
- Annex 4 (ANNEXE_04_CONVENTION_STAGE_24_25)
- Annex 5 (ANNEXE_05_FICHE_POSTE_TRAVAIL_24_25)
**By 24/01 at 6:00 PM:** AFTER the internships, to be submitted on eCampus:
- **Work submissions:**
- Document 04 - Professional profile (DOCUMENT_04_PROFIL_METIER_STAGE_COURT) (20% of the final grade)
- Document 05 - Reflective report (DOCUMENT_05_PROFIL_TEXTE_REFLEXIF_STAGE_LONG) (20% of the final grade)
**By 31/01 at 6:00 PM:** Documents to be submitted by the internship supervisor on the online platform:
- **Complete administrative file for the long-term immersion internship:**
- Annex 5 (ANNEXE_05_ATTESTATION_COMPORTEMENT_STAGE_LONG_24_25) (30% of the final grade)
- **Complete administrative file for the short-term immersion internship (optional):**
- Annex 6 (ANNEXE_06_ATTESTATION_COMPORTEMENT_STAGE_COURT_24_25) (Submission is a prerequisite for the assessment of the unit).
Work placement(s)
In progress
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
In progress
Contacts
Patricia Gardier, Professeur
patricia.gardier@uliege.be
Frédéric Haesevoets, Enseignant
Frederic.Haesevoets@uliege.be
Nathalie Delmelle, Responsable administrative
nathalie.delmelle@uliege.be