Phase 1: Pre-placement Preparation
Explore the following videos and resources designed to help you in the stages of preparing to host a student placement.
Each of the videos is a compilation of answers from interviews conducted with the program mentors, providing a multi-faceted answer to the question identified.
You can choose which video to watch when it suits you, but we recommend watching all the videos to get a holistic overview of support from each mentor.
How is this partnership?
Key topics covered in this video include:
- The collaborative approach
- How we work together to create meaningful placements
- The roles that support student placements
What are the key roles in this partnership?
Key topics covered in this video include:
- The role of an industry supervisor hosting a student on placement
- The role of an academic supervisor in supporting a student and industry supervisors
- The role of the student on placement
- The role of support services in providing support to all parties of a student placement
Why are placements helpful?
Key topics covered in this video include:
- Benefits for the organisation
- Opportunities for the organisation
From an industry perspective, why are student placements beneficial?
Key topics covered in this video include:
- Fresh perspectives
- Cultural agility
- Holistic impacts of co-operative placements
From a student or academic perspective, why are student placements beneficial?
Key topics covered in this video include:
- Differentiation of co-operative placements for student success
- Meeting the needs of students for successful careers
What can I do to prepare for a student placement?
Key topics covered in this video include:
- Induction and onboarding programs
- Individualised induction and onboarding
What strategies can I implement to help my student achieve early wins?
Key topics covered in this video include:
- Facilitating individualised support
What strategies can I implement to effectively balance my workload while providing support to my student during their placement?
Key topics covered in this video include:
- Leaning into the partnership
- Strategic planning for meaningful placements
- Embracing opportunities
Can you describe an example of meaningful work you undertook whilst on placement?
Key topics covered in this video include:
- Examples of meaningful work in industry