Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Thank you for accepting a student from the School of Population and Global Health for a Professional Practice Unit (PPU). Our academic centres, institutes and units make vital contributions to teaching, research and engagement across a number of important population and global health disciplines.
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Before placement
It’s a good idea to start planning early for your student’s first day, as there are a few things you may need to organise.
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Day one of placement
Ensure your student gets off to a good start by making them feel welcome, included, well-informed and equipped to do their placement tasks.
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During placement
Whilst on placement students are directed to produce work to your specifications, including your preferred formatting, writing and reference style.
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Conclusion of placement
Ensure your student concludes the student placement successfully by completing the relevant end of placement activities.
Important dates
Placement period | For placements beginning in Semester 1, 2021 | For placements beginning in Semester 2, 2021 |
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Professional Placement Agreement (PPU) signed & returned by: | Friday 7 February | Friday 10 July |
Placement start date: | Monday 25 February (negotiable) | FMonday 3 August (negotiable) |
Completion of placement | For placements finishing in Semester 1, 2021 | For placements finishing in Semester 2, 2021 |
Placement end date: | No later than Friday 25 May | No later than Monday 26 October |
Oral Presentation due: | In week of 17 May (day to be advised) | In week of 11 October (day to be advised) |
Main Report due: | Wednesday 9 June | Wednesday 3 November |
Workplace Supervisor Report due: | Friday 18 June | Friday 12 November |
Estimated time commitment for supervisors
Task | Estimated hours | Comments |
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Meetings | 10+ |
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Reading time | 4-5 |
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Workplace supervisor report | 1 |
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Total | Approx. 15 hours | Different levels are required dependent on the student, project type and length. |
Need Help?
Sue Durham Professional Practice Coordinator e: sue.durham@unimelb.edu.au | Kate Chalmers Teaching Support e: kate.chalmers@unimelb.edu.au |
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