Timing

Understanding the timelines and commitment requirements for career-ready placements can help your organisation effectively plan and support student placements throughout the year. We recommend connecting with us 2-3 months before you wish to onboard a placement student to ensure ample time for completing the necessary pre-placement steps and paperwork.

Placement scheduling

Different disciplines have varying timelines for arranging and facilitating career-ready placements. While many placements align with our semester dates, some disciplines offer more flexible timelines, allowing students to complete their placements outside of the semester. This can include summer or winter vacation periods. Our main term dates run from February to June (Semester 1) and July to October (Semester 2).

Placement structure

Students may have the flexibility to complete their placement either in one block or spread out over time, depending on the placement requirements, your organisation's needs, and the student's preferences. The placement hours are typically negotiated with the student and their host supervisor, unless pre-determined by the university.

Commitment requirements

The minimum time required to count towards a student's career-ready placement hours will vary by course. Some courses offer flexible arrangements, allowing students to combine placement experiences across different organisations to meet their total required hours. To learn more about the specific requirements for a particular discipline, please get in touch.