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Vocational placement (VP) provides you with the opportunity to undertake practical training and to gain the experience required to demonstrate competency against the outcomes of a nationally recognised qualification.

You are required to complete VP in a suitable workplace. A suitable workplace is an organisation that operates in the relevant industry sector that you are studying (e.g. youth work, early childhood, etc) that has the resources, facilities, equipment and range of work required to complete the tasks as outlined in the VP assessments.

Unless you are currently working or volunteering, it is recommended that you do not begin VP until after you have completed your first unit of study. This gives you time to:

Organise Police, Working with Children Checks and/or other checks, as applicable
Learn core knowledge and appropriate workplace behaviours prior to placement.

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Requirements

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)

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Vocational Placement

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name	VP Introduction

Vocational placement (VP) provides you with the opportunity to undertake practical training and to gain the experience required to demonstrate competency against the outcomes of a nationally recognised qualification.

You are required to complete VP in a suitable workplace. A suitable workplace is an organisation that operates in the relevant industry sector that you are studying (e.g. youth work, early childhood, etc) that has the resources, facilities, equipment and range of work required to complete the tasks as outlined in the VP assessments.

Unless you are currently working or volunteering, it is recommended that you do not begin VP until after you have completed your first unit of study. This gives you time to:

Organise criminal history, Working with Children Checks and/or other checks, as applicable
Learn core knowledge and appropriate workplace behaviours prior to placement.

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name	VP Requirements

Requirements

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 criminal history 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 Applications Information Sheet for 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 WWCC Application for 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 detailsNDIS Worker Screening: Each state has their own requirements and process. Please refer to the NDIS Worker Screening Applications for information NDIS Worker Screening Applications Information Sheet for steps 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 (including boosters). 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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name	VP Course Specific Requirements

Course-Specific Requirements

The following table , outlines the VP requirements for each course that Strategix delivers::

_Course	_{Vocational Placement Hours/Time}	_{Trainer Support on VP}	_National Police _{criminal history Check}	_WWCC	_{NDIS Worker Screening}	_{Flu Shot}
_{Certificate II Courses}
Cert _{Certificate II in Hospitality}	5 services	Not Req	Not Req	Not Req	Not Req	Required
Certificate III Courses
Cert III in Hospitality	36 services	Not Req	Not Req	Not Req	Not Req	Required
*Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing)**	120 hours	Required	Optional	Required	Required	Required
*Cert III in Individual Support (Disability)**	120 hours	Required	Optional	Required	Required	Required
Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care	120 hours	Optional	Required	Optional	Optional	Required
Cert III in Education Support	100 hours	Optional	Required	Optional	Optional	Required
Individual Support - Disability Skill Set	Task-Based	Required	Optional	Required	Required	Required
Certificate IV Courses
Cert IV in Disability	120 hours	Required	Optional	Required	Required	Required
Cert IV in Ageing Support	120 hours	Required	Not Req	Required	Required	Required
Cert IV in Youth Work	Task-Based	Optional	Required	Optional	Optional	Required
Diploma Level Courses
Dip of Early Childhood Education and Care	240 hours	Optional	Required	Optional	Optional	Required
Dip of Youth Work	100 hours	Optional	Required	Optional	Optional	Required
Dip of Community Services	100 hours	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Required

*Students in South Australia may also require the Aged Care and/or the Vulnerable People checks.

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Task-Based – Students are required to complete the tasks, the time required to do so may vary so there are no minimum time frames
Required – Industry standards require this check.
Optional – The VP host may require this
Not Req – Not required for this VP.

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Insurance

Students will be covered by Strategix’s insurance arrangements while on VP and only during the hours as agreed upon by the host and student. Insurance coverage will only take effect after Strategix has received the signed Vocational Placement Agreement. Currently employed students will fall under the insurance of their employer.

If the Vocational Placement Agreement is not completed before starting VP, any VP-related assessment you complete, prior to Strategix receiving the Agreement, will not be recognised and you will not be covered under Strategix’s insurance in the event of a workplace accident.

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Responsibilities and Obligations

Student Responsibilities

Prior to starting VP:

Find a host willing and able to meet the Host Responsibilities
Ensure VP is voluntary, i.e. not paid, unless already employed in the industry
Complete, sign and return the Vocational Placement Agreement.

During VP:

Do not hinder or disrupt the operations of the host
Understand and observe the host's privacy and be respectful of their operations and regulations
Comply with and uphold Strategix’s rules, regulations and ethics
Complete activities in a timely manner
Book and report all visits and activities to the ‘supervisor’ at the host location
Record your attendance and ask your supervisor to verify your attendance
If asked by the host, provide a summary of any changes or suggestions you would recommend based on your time with them
Ensure all relevant sections of the VP assessment/s are completed.

Host Responsibilities

Provide a safe environment for students to complete activities
Provide an onsite mentor/supervisor
Mentor/supervisor is to verify the satisfactory completion of VP tasks and assessments
Provide information and assistance to the student to complete activities
Provide the required activities as per the training package and VPassessment/s.

Trainer/VP Coordinator Responsibilities

Ensure students have successfully completed VP for the required units of competency
Provide support to the employer and student as required.

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Participate in Vocational Placement

STEP 1: Induction

During induction, you will be informed of the VP requirements, including but not limited to:

Requirements to have a current Police and/or Working with Children Check
Attendance requirements
Time limitations to completing VP
Host employer dress requirements
Information on Vocational Placement Agreement forms.

STEP 2: Student Preparation

Obtain a Police and/or Working with Children check. You must update Strategix with its details when it comes through
Meet with suitable hosts to secure a location to complete your placement. Refer to the Find a VP Host section below for tips
Read and sign the Vocational Placement Agreement form and provide it to your host employer to also sign it. Return the form to your trainer or upload the completed form to your learning and assessment portal as instructed. This must be done before you start VP
Provide your host with a copy of your Police and/or Working with Children Check (where required)
Read through the VP assessment requirements on your assessment and/or learning portal
*Certificate III Individual Support students only: Individual support students must complete instruction in manual handling covered in the workplace health and safety subject and on the practical days. Failure to attend both of these days may mean that you cannot start VP on the scheduled date.

Please note: The placement of students in VP is at the trainer’s discretion. The trainer may postpone your VP if they feel that you do not have the necessary foundational knowledge and skills to complete VP successfully and safely.

STEP 3: Attend and Complete VP

Attend VP as scheduled in the Course Release Schedule
Ensure the following is completed:
- Attendance Record
- Student and Mentor Declaration/s
- Task Logs / Projects.
Follow all obligations set out by Strategix and the host, e.g. code of conduct etc.
Complete VP within 10 weeks of the last class date or you may be withdrawn from the class, unless previously negotiated with and approved by Strategix management.

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Find a VP Host

Start Early: Start looking for a vocational placement host early. It is recommend that you don’t leave it any later than 6 weeks (even this may be a stretch to get in the door for some locations). Other students from other organisations are also looking for placement and some may be booked many months in advance.

Get Help: Ask your family, partner and/or friends who work within the community sector if their workplace takes students for vocational placement

Treat it like a job interview

Prepare a resume titled Vocational Placement Request (unpaid)
Include a letter with your resume (we have a letter template which you can use)
Dress smart
Go to the organisation of interest to you, don’t phone
Request to see the manager/supervisor.

If you don’t hear back, go back and follow up. Ask if they have had time to review and contemplate about your request and if it is somewhere you really want to be, leave another copy of your resume.

What to say and do

When meeting with the manager/supervisor at the organisation of interest explain and outline the following:

You are a fulltime student and require a vocational placement to complete your studies
You are a volunteer, so no wages or employment contracts or the like are required
Strategix provides all insurance (Liability, Workers Insurance and Public Indemnity)
The mentor will be required to sign off on attendance throughout the course and check of the tasks/projects completed by you
Information/processes which you may be exposed to, collect or collate as part of your placement will be and is kept confidential and will not be used inappropriately or released to unauthorised parties.

If you get limited hours you can still complete your placement, it may take a little longer to complete. Sometimes if you are doing real well they can look at increasing your hours.

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STANDARDS AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

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Policy:

This procedure sets out the way in which Strategix will manage Vocational Placement (VP) requirements of students who are studying online, on campus or in the workplace.

VP requirements are identified within training packages by either the inclusion of the wording ‘must be assessed in the workplace’ or by mandated hour requirements listed in the assessment requirements for the course or subject/s. Refer to training.gov.au for minimum work hour’s requirement for specific training packages.

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Where VP is completed in a voluntary capacity, students should not expect payment for the time and roles they perform while on placement. For information regarding the rights of a VP student access the Fair Work website.

To ensure that students are receiving a fair, valid and sufficient VP experience, a VP agreement has been designed to ensure all parties agree to the terms and conditions. The VP Agreement is a mandatory item/document. It must be completed before the placement commences*. The agreement has multiple purposes including:

Insurance access for voluntary participants and hosts (supplied by Strategix)
Role and responsibility outlines
Funding requirement/s at a state level
Confirmation and communication of relevant information to hosts and the training provider
Determine times and frequency of VP
Formalise the process and relationship between the student, host and Training Organisation.

An appropriate host will have the necessary range of work, facilities and equipment for the student to utilise during placement. Any shortfalls in a host must result in an additional host being sourced to meet the training package requirements.

While students are required to source their own VP host, Strategix will assist students to have an appropriate host organisation that will provide the range of activities required for the students to complete their study successfully.

NOTE: Students cannot commence VP unless they have:

Completed all inductions and have all the relevant information to perform VP
A signed and completed VP agreement (hours completed prior to the agreement will not be counted towards the final outcome) *Previously completed hours/shifts may be accepted upon approval.
All necessary prerequisites, screening and checks are completed.

Simplified instructions for VP are available for students here.

Roles and responsibilities

There are four (4) main stakeholders in a VP program:

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Attend placement for the allocated times and duration

Display an appropriate attitude and behave in a manner that is in keeping with the accepted standards of the employer who is providing the vocational placement

Follow and abide by the organisation’s policies and procedures at all times

Contact the Host Employer and Strategix as soon as possible if unable to attend placement

Complete all necessary hours and tasks in line with the assessment requirement/s

Maintain privacy and confidentiality in relation to their VP.

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Host or Employer

Volunteer Host (voluntary placement only)

Notify the RTO of any incident or accident involving the student, any actions undertaken and/or damages to property involving the student

Ensure payment will not be made to the student for the vocational placement

Contact Strategix immediately if there are any concerns in behaviour and/or unexplained absences by the student.

Employer (employed only)

Continue employment arrangements as normal while the workplace tasks are being completed.

Employer and Volunteer Host (employed students and voluntary placement)

Care for the students under Workplace Health and Safety legislation

Inform the student of the particular safety requirements of this workplace

Provide appropriate supervision for the student and will not ask the student to perform work that is prohibited by law

Provide exposure to and verify situations that will allow them to develop and demonstrate skills and knowledge

Make available resources, facilities and relevant equipment as stipulated in the Mentor Guide and as required for the student to complete the tasks.

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Have the responsibility for managing the placement of students undertaking courses that require a mandatory VP

Contacting and when possible, visiting potential host employers and building strong partnerships for continuity of student placements

Communicating with hosts on the progress of VP

Validate and verify the hours and tasks attached to the assessment/s.

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Training Organisation

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Provide appropriate opportunity and access to hosts for VP

Protect both the host and student from the risks associated with VP and the students potential work and safety

Ensure the student has received a valid and sufficient experience to determine competence in the subjects and qualifications.

Student Instructions

A quick guide for students is as below.

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Trainer Instructions

A quick guide for trainers is as below, this sequence must be followed.

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Students Informed of Placement Requirements and Expectations

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Assigning Placements

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VP Documentation

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Final Reminders Prior to Placement

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Complete VP

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Submit assessment

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Marking and feedback

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Finalisation of VP

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Trainer and Course Coordinator

Students Informed of Placement Requirements and Expectations

Strategix outlines information within its marketing material detailing the requirement for VP within a course. Individual fact sheets regarding funding also include the VP requirements prior to commencement.

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_{Certificate III Courses}
_{12 services}	_{Trainer visits with students and hosts while on vocational placement (usually weekly) to confirm progress and assist with learning.}
_{Certificate II in Health Support}		_Task-Based
_{Certificate II in Community Services}		_{20 hours}
_{Certificate III in Hospitality}	_{36 services}	_{Trainer visits students and hosts as needed and follows up on progression of student regularly.}
_{Certificate III in Health Services Assistance}	_Task-Based
_{Certificate III in Community Services}	_{20 hours}
*_{Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)}**	_{120 hours}	_{VP Coordinator visits students while on placement to offer support and feedback (1-3 visits).} _{Trainer follows up on progression of student regularly.} Note: VP can be completed interstate if necessary.
*_{Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)}**	_{120 hours}
_{Individual Support - Disability Skill Set}	_Task-Based
_{Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care}	_{120 hours}	_{Student organises for trainer to visit while on placement to conduct skills observations (1-3 visits), provide feedback and follow up on progress.}
_{Certificate III in School-Based Education Support}	_{100 hours}
_{Certificate IV Courses}
_{Certificate IV in Disability}	_{120 hours}	_{Trainer visits students and hosts as needed and follows up on the progression of student regularly.}
_{Certificate IV in Ageing Support}	_{120 hours}
_{Certificate IV in Youth Work}	_Task-Based
_{Diploma Courses}
_{Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care}	_{280 hours}	_{Student organises for trainer to visit while on vocational placement to conduct skills observations (1-3 visits), provide feedback and follow up on progress.}
_{Diploma of Youth Work}	_{200 hours}	_{Trainer visits students and hosts as needed and follows up on the progression of student regularly.}
_{Diploma of Community Services}	_{200 hours}
_{Diploma of Nursing}	_{400 hours}	_{Trainers visit with students and hosts while on placement to review progress (ranges depending on placement arrangements, but is usually weekly visits), offer support and assist with learning.}

_{Note: Hosts may also have their own requirement/s.}

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_{Task-Based – Students are required to complete the tasks, the time required to do so may vary so there are no minimum time frames}
_{Required – Industry standards require this check}
_{May be Required - Students may require depending on the services provided by the Host Employer, the requirements of each State or Territory government and the host’s specific requirements. Please check with your Host Employer prior to starting VP}
_{Not Required – Not required for this VP.}

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name	VP Insurance

Insurance

Students will be covered by Strategix’s insurance arrangements while on VP and only during the hours as agreed upon by the host and student. Insurance coverage will only take effect after Strategix has received the signed Vocational Placement Agreement. Currently employed students will fall under the insurance of their employer.

If the Vocational Placement Agreement is not completed before starting VP, any VP-related assessment you complete, prior to Strategix receiving the Agreement, will not be recognised and you will not be covered under Strategix’s insurance in the event of a workplace accident.

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name	VP Responsibilities and Obligations

Responsibilities and Obligations

Student Responsibilities

Prior to starting VP:

Find a host willing and able to meet the Host Responsibilities
Ensure VP is voluntary, i.e. not paid, unless already employed in the industry
Complete, sign and return the Vocational Placement Agreement.

During VP:

Do not hinder or disrupt the operations of the host
Understand and observe the host's privacy and be respectful of their operations and regulations
Comply with and uphold Strategix’s rules, regulations and ethics
Complete activities in a timely manner
Book and report all visits and activities to the ‘supervisor’ at the host location
Record your attendance and ask your supervisor to verify your attendance
If asked by the host, provide a summary of any changes or suggestions you would recommend based on your time with them
Ensure all relevant sections of the VP assessment/s are completed.

Host Responsibilities

Provide a safe environment for students to complete activities
Provide an onsite mentor/supervisor
Mentor/supervisor is to verify the satisfactory completion of VP tasks and assessments
Provide information and assistance to the student to complete activities
Provide the required activities as per the training package and VPassessment/s.

Trainer/VP Coordinator Responsibilities

Ensure students have successfully completed VP for the required units of competency
Provide support to the employer and student as required.

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name	VP Participate in VP

Participate in Vocational Placement

STEP 1: Induction

During induction, you will be informed of the VP requirements, including but not limited to:

Requirements to have a current criminal history and/or Working with Children Check
Attendance requirements
Time limitations to completing VP
Host employer dress requirements
Information on Vocational Placement Agreement forms.

STEP 2: Student Preparation

Obtain a criminal history and/or Working with Children check. You must update Strategix with its details when it comes through
Meet with suitable hosts to secure a location to complete your placement. Refer to the Find a VP Host section below for tips
Read and sign the Vocational Placement Agreement Form and provide it to your host employer to also sign it. Upload the completed Form to your learning and assessment portal as instructed. This must be done before you start VP
Provide your host with a copy of your criminal history and/or Working with Children Check (where required)
Read through the VP assessment requirements on your assessment and/or learning portal
*Certificate III Individual Support students only: Individual support students must complete instruction in manual handling covered in the workplace health and safety subject and on the practical days. Failure to attend both of these days may mean that you cannot start VP on the scheduled date.

Please note: The placement of students in VP is at the trainer’s discretion. The trainer may postpone your VP if they feel that you do not have the necessary foundational knowledge and skills to complete VP successfully and safely.

STEP 3: Attend and Complete VP

Attend VP as scheduled in the Course Release Schedule
Ensure the following is completed:
- Attendance Record
- Student and Mentor Declaration/s
- Task Logs / Projects.
Follow all obligations set out by Strategix and the host, e.g. code of conduct etc.
Complete VP within 10 weeks of the last class date or you may be withdrawn from the class, unless previously negotiated with and approved by Strategix management.

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name	VP Find a VP Host

Find a VP Host

Start Early: Start looking for a vocational placement host early. It is recommend that you don’t leave it any later than 6 weeks (even this may be a stretch to get in the door for some locations). Other students from other organisations are also looking for placement and some may be booked many months in advance.

Get Help: Ask your family, partner and/or friends who work within the relevant industry sector if their workplace takes students for vocational placement.

Treat it Like a Job Interview:

Prepare a resume titled Vocational Placement Request (unpaid)
Include a letter with your resume (we have a letter template which you can use. Course Coordinator will send this to you)
Dress smart
Go to the organisation of interest to you, don’t phone
Request to see the manager/supervisor.

If you don’t hear back, go back and follow up. Ask if they have had time to review your request and if it is somewhere you really want to be, leave another copy of your resume.

What to Say and Do: When meeting with the manager/supervisor at the organisation of interest, explain the following:

You are a full-time student and require vocational placement to complete your studies
You are a volunteer, so no wages or employment contracts are required
Strategix provides all insurance (Liability, Workers Compensation Insurance and Public Indemnity)
The mentor will be required to sign off on attendance while on VP and verify the tasks/projects completed by you
Information/processes which you may be exposed to or collect or collate information for will be and is kept confidential and will not be used inappropriately or released to unauthorised parties.

If you get limited hours you can still complete your placement, it just may take a little longer to complete. Sometimes, if you are doing real well, they will look at increasing your hours.

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Vocational Placement Policy

This policy sets out the way Strategix will manage vocational placement (VP) requirements of students who are studying online, on-campus or in the workplace.

VP requirements are identified within training packages by either the inclusion of the wording ‘must be assessed in the workplace’ or by mandated hour requirements listed in the assessment requirements for the course or subject/s. Refer to training.gov.au for minimum work hour requirements for specific training packages.

While VP is a term used to identify voluntary work, it is important to note that students currently employed in the industry may use their employed hours to meet the attendance requirements, but must still complete the tasks required as part of the VP assessment. Where VP is completed in a voluntary capacity, students should not expect payment for the time and roles they perform while on placement. For information regarding the rights of a VP student access the Fair Work website.

To ensure that students are receiving a fair, valid and sufficient VP experience, a VP agreement has been designed to ensure all parties agree to the terms and conditions. The VP Agreement is a mandatory document. It must be completed before the placement commences*. The agreement has multiple purposes including:

Gives students (volunteers only, not already employed) and hosts access to insurance (supplied by Strategix)
Outlines the roles and responsibilities of all parties
Meets state-based funding requirements
Confirms and communicates relevant information to hosts and the training provider
Lists times and frequency of VP
Formalises the process and relationship between the student, host and Training Organisation.

An appropriate host will have the necessary range of work, facilities and equipment for the student to use during placement. Any shortfalls in a host must result in an additional host being sourced to meet the training package requirements.

While students are required to source their own VP host, Strategix will assist students to have an appropriate host organisation that will provide the range of activities required for the students to complete their studies successfully.

NOTE: Students cannot commence VP unless they have:

Completed all inductions and have all the relevant information to perform VP
A signed and completed VP agreement (*hours completed prior to the agreement will not be counted towards the final outcome)
All necessary prerequisites, screening and checks are completed.

*Previously completed hours/shifts may be accepted upon approval.

Roles and Responsibilities

There are four (4) main stakeholders in a VP program:

Stakeholder	Role/Responsibility
Student	Attend placement for the allocated times and duration Display an appropriate attitude and behave in a manner that is in keeping with the accepted standards of the employer who is providing the vocational placement Follow and abide by the organisation’s policies and procedures at all times Contact the Host Employer and Strategix as soon as possible if unable to attend placement Complete all necessary hours and tasks in line with the assessment requirement/s Maintain privacy and confidentiality in relation to their VP.
Host or Employer	Volunteer Host (voluntary placement only) Notify the RTO of any incident or accident involving the student, any actions undertaken and/or damages to property involving the student Ensure payment will not be made to the student for the vocational placement Contact Strategix immediately if there are any concerns in behaviour and/or unexplained absences by the student. Employer (employed only) Continue employment arrangements as normal while the workplace tasks are being completed. Employer and Volunteer Host (employed students and voluntary placement) Care for the students under Workplace Health and Safety legislation Inform the student of the particular safety requirements of this workplace Provide appropriate supervision for the student and will not ask the student to perform work that is prohibited by law Provide exposure to and verify situations that will allow them to develop and demonstrate skills and knowledge Make available resources, facilities and relevant equipment as stipulated in the Mentor Guide and as required for the student to complete the tasks.
Trainer/Assessor or VP Coordinator	Have the responsibility for managing the placement of students undertaking courses that require VP Contacting and when possible, visiting potential host employers and building strong partnerships for continuity of student placements Communicating with hosts on the progress of VP Validate and verify the hours and tasks attached to the assessment/s.
Training Organisation	Provide appropriate opportunity and access to hosts for VP Protect both the host and student from the risks associated with VP and the student's health and safety Ensure the student has received a valid and sufficient experience to determine competence in the subjects and qualifications.

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Vocational Placement Procedure

	Steps	Person Responsible
1	Inform students of requirements and expectations	Sales and marketing
2	Assign placements	Trainer and student
3	VP documentation	Trainer, Student, VP Host and Coordinator
4	Mentor guide	Trainer, VP Host and Coordinator
5	Final reminders prior to placement	Trainer
6	Complete VP	Student, VP Host and trainer
7	Submit assessment	Student and Trainer
8	Marking and feedback	Trainer
9	Finalisation of VP	Trainer and Course Coordinator

Inform Students of Requirements and Expectations

Strategix’s marketing material and funding facts sheets contain information on the requirement for VP within a course. Before starting and at the beginning of the course, students are informed of all prior requirements or pre-requisites to be completed before commencing starting VP, including:

Requirements to have necessary screenings and checks completed (see course details)Screenings and checks - Refer to Course-Specific Requirements Table
Time limitations to on completing their VP
Required VP Hours hours and/or tasks
Attendance Requirements, including, VP attendance may be one to two days per week, this increases to four to five days per week after theory has been completedrequirements
Agreement and contract requirements.

Appendix A details the requirements that may be required for each course/industry.

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Assign Placements

The students, Vocational Placement VP coordinators, business development team and the trainers/assessors are to work with students to source potential VP hosts. Placement details are to be confirmed with the student. The placement of students needs to happen in a timely manner, so students are not disadvantaged by having to wait outside the designated time to complete their placement hours. Required resources and facilities are listed in the relevant Training and Assessment Strategy.The trainer works with the student to manage this process in an efficient and organised manner. Placement details are to be confirmed with the student.

Where a student maintains permanent employment within the industry being studied, they are to gain confirmation from their employer of their intent to complete the tasks as part of their employment.

VP

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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. Students completing VP in the following industries may require one or multiple of the following:

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Course/Industry

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Possible Screening and Checks*

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Child Care

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Working with Children Check, Police check, Disability Worker Screening

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Education

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Working with Children Check, Police check, Disability Worker Screening

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Care and Support Services

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Working with Children Check, Police check, Disability Worker Screening

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Community Services

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Working with Children Check, Police check, Disability Worker Screening

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Hospitality

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Not required

*Each host may have their own requirement/s.

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Host - Letter Template

The Course Coordinator will need to open this template in WORD not Google docs. Download and open this template

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name	Introduction Letter Vocational Placement Host - v2 EDS.docx

to write the Course Coordinator’s full name at the bottom of the first page. Then SAVE and rename the document. The Course Coordinator will then send this to the student who will then give the letter to some potential VP hosts.

VP Documentation

Students must submit/upload all VP documents before commencing placement, these may include industry-specific clearances and the VP Agreement. Access the Working with Children Applications Policy and Procedure to determine the specific requirements for child-related works. Access the Disability NDIS Worker Screening Policy and Procedure for further instructions for students and staff coming into contact with NDIS clients.

Vocational Placement Agreements

VP Agreements are mandatory for all students. They are to be completed by the Host and the Student and then uploaded into the LMS (Moodle/CloudAssess) by the student. The student is required to agree to the terms and conditions of the VP along with the host. Strategix will approve the VP agreement via Agreement by marking the assessment as competent in the LMS and by sending the Mentor Guide email to the host (see below).

Mentor Guide

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All hosts/employers must receive a Mentor Guide. The mentor guide Mentor Guide provides hosts/employers with the information required to provide quality and meaningful placement in accordance with training package rules. The guide is sent via aXcelerate . Instructions:

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or is provided automatically to Hosts after they have signed the digital Vocational Placement Agreement Form.

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title	aXcelerate email instructions for paper-based Agreement Forms:

aXcelerate email instructions for paper-based Agreement Forms:

Locate host profile (if not found, create using the details on the VP

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Agreement Form)
Select the Vocational Placement Mentor Guide template
Enter the student’s name in the field provided

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Save and

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email
Upload the relevant Mentor Guide under the

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Attachment(s)

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section

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Save and

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send to the host.
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Final Reminders

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Before Placement

One week prior to before placement, the trainer goes through the following with the students:

Instructions to complete on completing the VP activitiestask logs, projects, skills observations and attendance hours
Ensure the VP agreement is uploaded or gainedreceived
Distribute the Vocational Placement book distributed, or release the VP activities released (Cloud Assess and Moodle) Copy/photo taken of police in the LMS
Scan or take a photo of the student’s criminal history check/working with Children children check and uploaded upload it to aXcelerate. The host employer is provided with a copy of each check.

Complete Vocational Placement

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While on VP,

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students must abide by the code of conduct as set out in the

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Student Handbookand maintain standard employment conditions

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Contact your trainer or Strategix immediately if they have any concerns or issues during

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Trainers and VP Coordinators are responsible for the follow up on student progression. This should be completed on a bi-monthly basis (prompted by compliance report).

NOTE: If a student’s host does not have all requirements available as stipulated in the Mentor Guide, the student may be required to complete further VP with another host. If this is the case, repeat all steps in this procedure.

Submit Assessment

VP books:

To be returned to the trainer/assessor at the negotiated time
The book must be completed in full and have all areas completed before marking can occur
Any books returned incomplete or illegible will be returned to the student for resubmission.

Assessment LMS:

Submit assessments for marking.

Marking and Feedback

Assessors are to mark the VP book by ensuring the following has been completed correctly and in full:

Vocational Placement Attendance Record
Declaration/s
Vocational Placement Task Logs / Projects.

As per the Conducting Assessment Policy and Procedure, incomplete and incorrect assessments are to be marked appropriately and returned to the student for rework. Assessors should outline any required rectifications in writing and provide the student with support and guidance to complete their course.

Finalisation of Vocational Placement

Once the student has submitted a completed VP book and it has been marked, the trainer/assessor is required to submit the VP book to the respective course coordinator and either the trainer awards satisfactory (assessment part) and competence (subject) or the course coordinator enters the results.

The course co-ordinator is to award the results as indicated in the VP book.

Contributor/s:

The following person/s were consulted and involved in the process of developing this document:

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Role/Title

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Name

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Author

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Billy Brady

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Approval

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Andrew Read, Iris Henig

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Consultant/s

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Katrina Tangaroa, Calvin Young, Jeni Anderson, Janelle Hamer, Ted Mouton

Standards Reference:

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Standard

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Section/reference

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SNR

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1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2

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ESOS

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1.2.2, 2.1.2, 3.3.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3

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SC

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9.2

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SAS

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4, 11

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Qld U/C

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1

Glossary:

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Explanation

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VP

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Vocational Placements provide students with the opportunity to apply the theory and skills they learned while studying in a professional workplace.

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VP Host

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Place of business where VP takes place.

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Range of work

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Tasks and roles applicable to the course of study.

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WWCC

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Working with Children Check (state-based requirement)

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Course

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Time frame

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National Police Check

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WWCC

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NDIS Worker Screening

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Flu Vaccination

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COVID Vaccination

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Cert III in Community Services

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20 hours

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Optional

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Optional

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Optional

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Optional

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Optional

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Cert III in Individual Support* (Ageing)

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120 hours

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Required

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Optional

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Optional

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Required

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Required

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Cert III in Individual Support* (Disability)

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120 hours

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Required

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Optional

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Required

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Optional

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Optional

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Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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120 hours

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Optional

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Required

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Optional

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Optional

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Optional

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Cert III in Education Support

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100 hours

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Optional

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Required

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Optional

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Optional

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Optional

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Individual Support - Disability Skill Set

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Task Based

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Optional

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Optional

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Required

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Optional

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Optional

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Cert IV in Disability

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120 hours

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Required

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Optional

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Required

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Optional

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Optional

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Cert IV in Ageing Support

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120 hours

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Required

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Not Req

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Optional

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Required

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Required

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Cert IV in Youth Work

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Task Based

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Optional

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Required

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Optional

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Optional

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Optional

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Dip of Early Childhood Education and Care

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240 hours

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Optional

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Required

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Optional

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Optional

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Optional

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Dip of Youth Work

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100 hours

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Optional

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Required

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Optional

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Optional

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Optional

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Dip of Community Services

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100 hours

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Optional

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Optional

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Optional

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Optional

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Optional

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Cert II in Hospitality

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5 services

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Not Req

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Not Req

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Not Req

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Not Req

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Not Req

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Cert III in Hospitality

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36 services

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Not Req

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Not Req

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Not Req

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Not Req

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Not Req

*Students from South Australia may also require the Aged Care and, or the Vulnerable People checks.

Key:

Required – Industry standard will require this check

Optional – the VP host may require this

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vocational placement or are involved in an accident or incident.

Support During Placement

While the student is on placement, the student continues to receive support and assistance as needed from the trainer and/or VP Coordinator by reviewing and marking vocational placement assessments, conducting workplace visits where needed (Refer to the Course-Specific Requirements Table) and following up regularly (recommended bi-monthly) with the student to confirm progress and identify any additional learning opportunities. Students can also contact their trainer by email or phone at any time during placement to discuss concerns or questions.

If the student is not progressing as expected, the trainer will discuss any concerns with the Host/Mentor and then arrange for further training before re-engaging with placement. Re-training can include:

One-on-one training on campus with the trainer
One-on-one training on placement with the trainer or VP Coordinator
Re-attending relevant on-campus classes
Participation in foundation skills training
Referrals to other services, as needed.

Complete Vocational Placement

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. Once completed, the student will submit their assessments (digital) or return to the campus to hand in their Vocational Placement book to their trainer. The trainer will then review the assessments for completeness and sufficiency and mark accordingly.

NOTE: If a student’s host does not have all requirements available as stipulated in the Mentor Guide, the student may be required to complete further VP with another host. If this is the case, repeat all steps in this procedure.

Submit Assessment

VP books (if applicable):

To be returned to the trainer/assessor at the negotiated time
The book must be completed in full and have all areas completed before marking can occur
Any books returned incomplete or illegible will be returned to the student for resubmission.

Assessment LMS:

Submit assessments for marking.

Marking and Feedback

Assessors are to check the following have been completed correctly and in full:

Vocational Placement Attendance Record
Declaration/s
Vocational Placement Task Logs / Projects.

As per the Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) Policy and Procedure, incomplete and incorrect assessments are to be marked appropriately and returned to the student for rework. Assessors should outline any required rectifications in writing and provide the student with support and guidance to complete their course.

Finalisation of Vocational Placement

VP Book (where applicable)

Once the student has submitted a completed VP book and it has been marked, the trainer/assessor is required to submit the VP book to the respective course coordinator. The course coordinator is to award the results as indicated in the VP book.

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STANDARDS AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Regulatory Documents	RTO Standards SNR 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2 ESOS 1.2.2, 2.1.2, 3.3.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3 SC 9.2 SAS 4, 11 Qld U/C 1

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Requirements

Vocational Placement

Requirements

Course-Specific Requirements

Insurance

Responsibilities and Obligations

Student Responsibilities

Participate in Vocational Placement

STEP 1: Induction

STEP 2: Student Preparation

Find a VP Host

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Appendix 1.

Policy:

Student Instructions

Procedure:

Insurance

Responsibilities and Obligations

Student Responsibilities

Participate in Vocational Placement

STEP 1: Induction

STEP 2: Student Preparation

STEP 3: Attend and Complete VP

Find a VP Host

Vocational Placement Policy

Vocational Placement Procedure

Inform Students of Requirements and Expectations

Assign Placements

VP

Host - Letter Template

VP Documentation

Vocational Placement Agreements

Mentor Guide

Final Reminders

Before Placement

Contributor/s:

Standards Reference:

Glossary:

Support During Placement

Complete Vocational Placement

Submit Assessment

Marking and Feedback

Finalisation of Vocational Placement

VP Book (where applicable)