The following is a list of the potential checks and steps you may be required to take before starting VP. Please note, each course has different requirements and not all of the requirements listed below will be relevant to your chosen course:
Obtain a National Police Check: Strategix will organise this on your behalf and at no cost to you, where required
Complete a Working with Children Check (WWCC): Each state has their own requirements and process. Please refer to Working with Children Applicationsfor instructions. You will need to provide evidence of your completed WWCC to Strategix before starting VP. Refer to your learning and/or assessment portal for details
NDIS Worker Screening: Each state has their own requirements and process. Please refer to the NDIS Worker Screening Applications for information on how to complete this check. Once clearance is gained, Strategix will unlink you from their organisation and you must provide your Host with evidence of the relevant check before starting VP
Flu vaccination: Where it is a requirement of your course, you must organise to receive the flu vaccination. It is available from most Doctors and Chemists. Please consult your General Practitioner before arranging or booking a flu vaccination. You must email a copy of your Vaccination Certificate to Strategix and provide a copy to your VP host
COVID-19 vaccination: Where it is a requirement of your course, you must prove that you are fully immunised before starting VP. If you are not already immunised, please consult your General Practitioner before booking the vaccination. Students can check their eligibility for the vaccine here. More information can be found here. You must email a copy of your Vaccination Certificate to Strategix and provide a copy to your VP host.
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Students must submit/upload all VP documents prior to commencing the placement, these may include industry-specific clearances and the VP Agreement. Access the WWCC procedure to determine the specific requirements for child-related works. Access the NDIS Worker Screening Procedurefor further instructions for students and staff coming into contact with NDIS clients.
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Students are required to complete their VP in the time frames as negotiated in the Agreement and complete all assessment activities. The Attendance Log must be signed off by the supervisor progressively. While on VP, the students must abide by the code of conduct as set out in the International Student Handbook or the Student Handbookand maintain standard employment conditions.