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, 2022 | For placements beginning in Semester 2, 2022 |
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Professional Placement Agreement (PPU) signed & returned by: | Friday 11 February | Friday 8 July |
Placement start date: | Monday 21 February (negotiable) | Monday 25 July (negotiable) |
Completion of placement | For placements finishing in Semester 1, 2022 | For placements finishing in Semester 2, 2022 |
Placement end date: | No later than Friday 20 May | No later than Friday 15 October |
Oral Presentation due: | In week of 16 May (day to be advised) | In week of 10 October (day to be advised) |
Main Report due: | Wednesday 8 June | Wednesday 2 November |
Workplace Supervisor Report due: | Friday 17 June | Friday 11 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 | Dawn Choo Teaching Specialist and Industry Partnerships e: dawn.choo@unimelb.edu.au |
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