Day one of placement
Here's a checklist to ensure your student gets off to a good start:
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Review 'Learning Plan'
Review and approve the student’s ‘Learning plan’ (this document will be completed by the student after discussing the project details with you).
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Provide induction and orientation
Conduct an induction and orientation on the first day of the placement covering Occupational Health and Safety information that is relevant to your workplace.
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Provide culturally relevant information
Provide the student with culturally relevant information or raise awareness on cultural matters pertinent to the environment and work, e.g. indigenous peoples, customs and etiquette.
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Introduce to team
Introduce the student to other staff and relevant people.
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Outline essential information
Outline essential information and record keeping practices, e.g. not taking information off-site, not emailing information to private email addresses etc.
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Agree on process of notification
Agree on a process of notification of potential absences (collection of medical certificate if the student is sick) for the student.
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Provide copies of relevant policies and procedures
Given the student copies of relevant policies or procedures, e.g. codes of conduct or work health and safety policies or procedures.
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Explain sign-in procedures
Explain any sign-in procedures, location and use of alarms, fire exits and so on.
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Discuss further information
- The nature of the position and its position in the organisation.
- Who the student reports to (who is the backup supervisor in case of leave or business travel).
Important Documents:
Please find the Workplace Supervisor Checklist for 2022 here.
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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