Workplace Learning Information for Current and Future Students
Student Fact Sheet
The Student Fact Sheet answers the most common questions that students ask about Workplace Learning and is a must read before organising a placement. If you have any further questions please email the Workplace Learning Unit or phone +61 (0) 2 6338 6603 / +61 (0) 2 6338 4081.
If a proposed placement is located outside Australia please email the Workplace Learning Unit or phone +61 (0) 2 6338 6603 / +61 (0) 2 6338 4081 for information.
Workplace Learning Administrative Process
There are 3 streams within our work placement subjects. Students are required to select the stream that is most appropriate for their situation. For further information regarding the streams, please click the relevant links below or refer to the Student Fact Sheet.
Stream 1 - Placement with NEW Host Organisation (where the business is NOT the student's usual employer)
Stream 2 - Placement with EXISTING Host Organisation (where the business IS the student's usual employer)
Stream 3 - Unable to undertake a work placement - This applies to all international students and to domestic students who suffer misadventure, are effected by extenuating circumstances which prevents them from completing a work placement, or otherwise feel they have a strong case for admission.
Information for Students to present to prospective Host Organsations
When first approaching a prospective host organisation, students should provide a copy of the “Work Placement Information for Host Organisation” booklet. This booklet contains information regarding the subject as well as relevant contact information and samples of the Placement Agreement, Placement Evaluation Form, Attendance Sheet and Insurance Letter.
Required Forms throughout the Workplace Learning Process
There are a number of forms to be completed throughout the Workplace Learning process. These are as follows:
FORM A - Placement /Stream Approval Form - This is the form students are required to complete in order to obtain CSU approval for their placement.
FORM B - Business Student Placement Agreement - This is an official document which must be completed and signed prior to a placement commencing. This formalises the process and ensures insurance coverage for the duration of the placement. All parties involved in a placement (student, host organisation and the University) must sign this.
FORM C - Student Review Form - This is the form that the University requires students to complete upon conclusion of their placement. The form allows students to give feedback on the content, delivery and administrative process of the placement subjects.
FORM D - Host Evaluation Form (Sample Only) - This is the form that the University requires host organisations to complete upon conclusion of a placement. An electronic copy of it will be sent to the host organisation by the placement officer.
FORM E - Attendance Sheet - This is the form students are required to complete throughout their placement in order to track their hours. This form must be signed by the student and supervisor and emailed to businessplacements@csu.edu.au by the student as soon as possible upon conclusion of a placement.
FORM F - Authority to Disclose Information - This form should be completed by students wishing to apply for a placement that the Workplace Learning Unit has advertised or suggested, or if they desire assistance with locating a host organisation.
If you require further information or clarification on Workplace Learning within the Faculty of Business please email the Workplace Learning Unit at: businessplacements@csu.edu.au