For most courses in the College of Science and Engineering work placement topics are electives. There are topics available in a range of areas including those listed below. Refer to your study plan and course electives to find which topics are available to you.
You need a number of compulsory clearances and to undertake compulsory training before being allocated a placement.
You will not be eligible for placement until deemed fully compliant.
Activity | What you need to do |
Form / more information | Submit to |
---|---|---|---|
Fitness for placement declaration | Declare your fitness for placement by reading and acknowledging the Fitness for Placement statement on InPlace. Let the University know if you have an access plan. |
N/A | InPlace |
Student consent for placement | Read and acknowledge the relevant essential conditions around student consent for placement using the applicable form. (Please note: if you are required to undertake multiple placements during your degree, you may be required to read both student consent documents, check with your WIL Support Team if you are unsure.) | Placements undertaken outside Flinders University - Student Consent for Placement Statement (PDF) OR Placements undertaken within Flinders University ONLY - Student Consent for Internal WIL Placement with Flinders University Statement (PDF) |
InPlace |
Intellectual property for placement |
Watch the student IP declaration, then acknowledge your understanding in InPlace. |
Student Intellectual Property Statement (PDF) | InPlace |
COVID – 19 Vaccination | As of 1st November 2021, SA Health, Aged Care and a vast majority of agencies require a full COVID vaccination status. | Please upload proof of vaccination to InPlace |
InPlace |
Emergency contact |
Confirm your emergency contact details are up to date in the Student Information System. | Student System |
Some host providers also require additional compliance evidence. You will be informed if these are required for your placement.
Activity | What you need to do |
Form / more information | Submit to |
---|---|---|---|
DHS Working with Children Check | We will initiate this check on your behalf. You will need to check your University email address and complete the process. |
DHS compliance information |
InPlace |
DHS Vulnerable Person Related Screening |
We will initiate this check on your behalf. You will need to check your University email address and complete the process. | DHS compliance information | InPlace |
DHS Aged Care Sector Related Screening | We will initiate this check on your behalf. You will need to check your University email address and complete the process. | DHS compliance information | InPlace |
DHS Disability Services Employment Screening | We will initiate this check on your behalf. You will need to check your University email address and complete the process. | DHS compliance information | InPlace |
National Police Certificate | You will need to initiate this check. Ensure you have 100 points of identification ready. Once you receive your clearance, you will need to upload it to InPlace. | National Police Certificate compliance information | InPlace |
Activity |
What you need to do |
Form / more information |
Submit to |
---|---|---|---|
International criminal history check (ICHC) |
You will need to organise an international criminal history check if you have been in Australia for less than 12 months. If you have been in Australia more than 12 months, you need a National Police Certificate. |
Arrange an international criminal history check through either:
|
InPlace |
Certificate of Compliance |
Take the Certificate of Compliance form to a medical practitioner (doctor or authorised immunisation nurse). They will conduct the immunisations and where required order tests to check your immunity. |
Certificate of Compliance form (PDF) SA Health Screening Tool (PDF) More information:
Flinders University has a health service which undertake immunisations for placement. You can also make an appointment with a medical practitioner of your choice. |
InPlace |
White Card Accreditation | Undertake White Card Accreditation if required for your placement and upload your completed certificate. |
SafeWork SA White Card | InPlace |
You can start preparing for your placement at any time, even if your placement topic is not until next semester, or even next year. You can take some steps to get prepared now.
Placements are your opportunity to gain experience relating to your area of study, and also a great way of exploring your interests and career aspirations. Careful consideration of where you would like to undertake your placement will enhance your learning outcomes.
Not all placement topics use the same methods for connecting students with industry hosts, however, if you do need or want to select your own placement here are some ideas on how to find one.
Industry hosts will often approach Flinders University offering to host students on placement, and these will be listed with information about how to apply under the placement opportunities tab.
Not only a great source of information about employment, application support and more, some organisations will list placement opportunities. Search for placements in the All vacancies section.
You can find your own placement by applying directly to organisations and companies that align to your area of interest. If you would like assistance in preparing to approach an organisation you can book an appointment to talk with the CSE WIL team or the CSE career consultant.
There are a range of people who can assist you to prepare for and successfully complete your placement.
If you would like to explore if you can include a placement topic in your study plan as an elective please submit an Ask Flinders request or you can attend a drop in session in the College office:
11.30am to 1pm
Physical Sciences 020, Anchor Court
If you have questions about topic requirements, or assessment please contact your topic coordinator. You can also refer to your topic FLO site for specific details and information about placements.
The Careers team will be able to assist you in creating your application documents (resume / cover letter), preparing for interview, professional skills, and much more. Information and support is available through CareerHub.
The University provides a free and confidential counselling service (up to 6 sessions per year) that is available to all undergraduate and postgraduate students who may be facing a range of academic or personal issues. Refer to their website for detail on how they can assist.
Once you have confirmed your placement and been assigned an academic supervisor, they will be able to assist you with questions relating to the work you have been assigned as part of the project and may be able to assist in preparing your report.
If you require assistance outside of the areas listed above please contact your WIL support team or book a 30-minute appointment.
Student visa holders must be aware of any work restrictions on their visa. Most students are restricted to 40 hours of work per fortnight.
Placements and work experience (either paid or unpaid) that are part of an elective or option topic are considered work for student visa holders and are included in your work restriction of 40 hours per fortnight. If you are taking an elective topic with placement requirements and you have a job, you must ensure that your total work hours (placement plus job) do not exceed 40 hours per fortnight.
Placements and work experience that are part of a core topic and are a mandatory component of your course are not included in the work restriction of 40 hours per fortnight. If your placement is core to your course, you may exceed 40 hours per fortnight for the purpose and the duration of your placement.
Note – from time to time the conditions relating to working hours for student visa holders may change. Please refer the Department of Home Affairs website for current information.
Tonsley campus
Phone: 8201 5133
Email: cse.placements@flinders.edu.au
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Bedford Park
Phone: 8201 5133
Email: cse.placements@flinders.edu.au
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Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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