Students must complete a minimum 120 logged hours in a work placement within an Approved Service, completing a range of relevant tasks. This can be done in their current workplace if applicable or in another suitable facility.
Logging your tasks
Students are given a Practicum Booklet which details their task list. It is also where students log their work placement hours.
Choosing a placement facility
Students are encouraged to source their preferred placement facility themselves, for complete flexibility on who it’s with and where. Collaboration Learning will then support students by coordinating with the facility on all the paperwork and placement requirements.
We have an extensive network of employers who support student placements, and this can be made accessible to students if required.
Assessment methods
A Trainer or Assessor visits each student during their placement to assess the required skills for this qualification in a live working environment. Assessment methods and conditions include various assessment tools, multiple choice, short answer questions, case studies/projects, and practical skills assessment. Assessors also conduct workplace observations to assess the student’s practical skills while on placement.
Police clearance and vaccination requirements
To work in aged care or disability support, you are required to have police clearance and, in some cases, up-to-date vaccinations for flu, Covid-19 and Hepatitis B.
If we have sourced work placement for you, we will advise what the vaccination requirements are. Students sourcing their own work placement should enquire about vaccination requirements directly with the facility.
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