Prepare for your Psychology placement

Throughout your program, you will have the opportunity to participate in various experiential and placement opportunities.

Before you commence your placement, you will need to submit evidence that you have met the requirements below. Some of these requirements have expiry dates so there will be times when you will need to renew a requirement.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet these requirements and renew any requirements before they expire.

The Placement Ready team is here to help you. It is essential that you read and promptly action the emails we send you so that we can assist you to be placement ready.

Video Tutorial: InPlace Guidance for Students

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Mandatory Requirements Year 4 You MUST provide evidence of the following prior to your semester of enrolment into the Year 4 Work Integrated Learning course; PSYC4221 Work and Research in Applied Psychology.
Requirements	Semester 1 2023	Semester 2 2023
Blue Card Blue Cards are valid for 3 years. If your Blue Card is due to expire while you are still enrolled in your program it must be renewed by the due date.	16 January 2023	12 June 2023
HaBS Placement Safety Modules There are two modules to complete.	16 January 2023	12 June 2023
Disability Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card)	16 January 2023	12 June 2023
National Police Certificate (& Statutory Declaration if applicable) National Police Certificates are valid for 3 years. If your NPC is due to expire while you are still enrolled in your program it should be renewed.	16 January 2023	12 June 2023
Possible Requirements If you wish to be considered for a placement in a healthcare setting, then you will need to complete the items below.
Immunisation Record (Form A) If you have not previously completed this item, you must complete by the deadline. If you have previously completed, follow-up doses or renewals may be required and must be completed by the deadline or before the expiry/recall date.	16 January 2023	12 June 2023
COVID-19 vaccination Pay close attention to the student immunisation evidence request that will be emailed to you. It will detail the required number of doses for your placement setting.	16 January 2023	12 June 2023
Flu vaccination	16 January 2023	12 June 2023
Qld Health Orientation Checklist Some iLearn modules require annual renewal. The Qld Health Orientation checklist must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	16 January 2023	12 June 2023
Qld Health Student Deed Poll As of 1st July 2022, a new QLD Health Student Deed Poll must be completed for each HHS* you attend.*	To be completed once your QLD Health placement is confirmed.	To be completed once your QLD Health placement is confirmed.
Qld Health iLearn modules Some modules require annual renewal. If you are undertaking a placement in a Qld Health Facility, the Qld Health Orientation checklist must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	16 January 2023	12 June 2023
Qld Health Evidence Record for Allied Health student training Some modules require annual renewal. If you are undertaking a placement in a Qld Health Facility, the Evidence Record of Allied Health Student Training must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	16 January 2023	12 June 2023

Your school may also require you to complete other tasks before you can attend your placement (eg. arranging uniforms and/or clinic ID cards). Your school will provide you with further information if this applies to you.

Clinical and Clinical Neuro Psychology

If you are enrolled in the Master of Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology or Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practice then You MUST provide evidence of the following prior to your semester of enrolment in a placement preparation course or practicum course.

Mandatory Requirement	Yr 2 - 4 Semester 1 2023 courses	Yr 1 Semester 1 2023 courses
Immunisation Record (Form A) If you have not previously completed this item, you must complete by the deadline. If you have previously completed, follow-up doses or renewals may be required and must be completed by the deadline or before the expiry/recall date.	16 December 2022	17 February 2023
COVID-19 vaccination Pay close attention to the student immunisation evidence request that will be emailed to you. It will detail the required number of doses for your placement setting.	16 December 2022	Depends on placement location.
HaBS Placement Safety Modules Once only requirement	16 December 2022	27 January 2023
AHPRA Registration Annual renewal required	16 December 2022	27 January 2023

Further Requirements:

You MAY need to provide evidence of further pre-placement requirements, depending on your allocated placement site or the activity you are undertaking. Check with your placement provider or school before commencing placement to confirm whether any of the below requirements apply to you.

Possible Requirement	Yr 2 - 4 Semester 1 2023 courses	Yr 1 Semester 1 2023 courses
Flu vaccination	16 December 2022	Depends on placement location.
National Police Certificate (& Statutory Declaration if applicable) Please apply for an Australian Federal Police (AFP) Aged Care Staff/Volunteers Check. This is the preferred check for providers in Aged Care setting and will allow the most flexibility with placement allocation.	16 December 2022	Depends on placement location.
Disability Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card)	16 December 2022	Depends on placement location.
Qld Health Orientation Checklist Some iLearn modules require annual renewal. The Qld Health Orientation checklist must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	16 December 2022	Depends on placement location.
Qld Health Student Deed Poll As of 1st July 2022, a new QLD Health Student Deed Poll must be completed for each HHS* you attend.*	To be completed once your QLD Health placement is confirmed.	To be completed once your QLD Health placement is confirmed.
Qld Health iLearn modules Some modules require annual renewal. If you are undertaking a placement in a Qld Health Facility, the Qld Health Orientation checklist must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	16 December 2022	Depends on placement location.
Qld Health Evidence Record for Allied Health student training Some modules require annual renewal. If you are undertaking a placement in a Qld Health Facility, the Evidence Record of Allied Health Student Training must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	16 December 2022	Depends on placement location.
Mater Student Placement Checklist	16 December 2022	Depends on placement location.
Mater Confidentiality Undertaking Form	16 December 2022	Depends on placement location.

Master of Psychology

You MUST provide evidence of the following prior to your semester of enrolment in a placement preparation course or practicum course.

Mandatory Requirement	Summer Semester 2022	Yr 1/First Placement Course Semester 1 2023
Immunisation Record (Form A) If you have not previously completed this item, you must complete by the deadline. If you have previously completed, follow-up doses or renewals may be required and must be completed by the deadline or before the expiry/recall date.	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
COVID-19 vaccination Pay close attention to the student immunisation evidence request that will be emailed to you. It will detail the required number of doses for your placement setting.	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
HaBS Placement Safety Modules Once only requirement	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
AHPRA Registration Annual renewal required	1 October 2022	16 January 2023

Further Requirements:

Possible Requirement	Summer Semester 2022	Yr 1/First Placement Course Semester 1 2023
Flu vaccination	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
National Police Certificate (& Statutory Declaration if applicable) Please apply for an Australian Federal Police (AFP) Aged Care Staff/Volunteers Check. This is the preferred check for providers in Aged Care setting and will allow the most flexibility with placement allocation.	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
Disability Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card)	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
Qld Health Orientation Checklist Some iLearn modules require annual renewal. The Qld Health Orientation checklist must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
Qld Health Student Deed Poll As of 1st July 2022, a new QLD Health Student Deed Poll must be completed for each HHS* you attend.*	To be completed once your QLD Health placement is confirmed.	To be completed once your QLD Health placement is confirmed.
Qld Health iLearn modules Some modules require annual renewal. If you are undertaking a placement in a Qld Health Facility, the Qld Health Orientation checklist must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
Qld Health Evidence Record for Allied Health student training Some iLearn modules require annual renewal. The Evidence Record of Allied Health Student Training must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	1 October 2022	16 January 2023

Master of Business Psychology

You MUST provide evidence of the following prior to your semester of enrolment in a placement preparation course or practicum course.

Mandatory Requirement

Summer Semester 2022

Semester 1 2023

HaBS Placement Safety Modules

Once only requirement

1 October 2022

16 January 2023

Further Requirements:

It is very unlikely you will require the following pre-placement requirements, which are dependant on your allocated placement site or the activity you are undertaking. Check with your placement provider or school before commencing placement to confirm whether any of the below requirements apply to you.

Possible Requirement	Summer Semester 2022	Semester 1 2023
Immunisation Record (Form A) If you have not previously completed this item, you must complete by the deadline. If you have previously completed, follow-up doses or renewals may be required and must be completed by the deadline or before the expiry/recall date.	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
COVID-19 vaccination Pay close attention to the student immunisation evidence request that will be emailed to you. It will detail the required number of doses for your placement setting.	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
Blue Card Blue Cards are valid for 3 years. If your Blue Card is due to expire while you are attending placement it should be renewed.	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
National Police Certificate (& Statutory Declaration if applicable) National Police Certificates are valid for 3 years. If your NPC is due to expire while you are still enrolled in your program it should be renewed.	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
Disability Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card)	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
Qld Health Orientation Checklist Some iLearn modules require annual renewal. The Qld Health Orientation checklist must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
Qld Health Student Deed Poll As of 1st July 2022, a new QLD Health Student Deed Poll must be completed for each HHS* you attend.*	To be completed once your QLD Health placement is confirmed.	To be completed once your QLD Health placement is confirmed.
Qld Health iLearn modules Some modules require annual renewal. If you are undertaking a placement in a Qld Health Facility, the Qld Health Orientation checklist must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	1 October 2022	16 January 2023
Qld Health Evidence Record for Allied Health student training Some iLearn modules require annual renewal. The Evidence Record of Allied Health Student Training must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	1 October 2022	16 January 2023

Master of Organisational Psychology

You MUST provide evidence of the following prior to your semester of enrolment in a placement preparation course or practicum course.

Mandatory Requirement

Summer Semester 2022

Yr 1

Semester 1 2023

Yr 2

Semester 1 2023

HaBS Placement Safety Modules

Once only requirement

1 October 2022

20 February 2023

Completed in Yr 1.

AHPRA Registration

Annual renewal required

1 October 2022

20 February 2023

Ensure AHPRA is renewed each year.

Further Requirements:

Possible Requirement	Summer Semester 2022	Yr 1 Semester 1 2023	Yr 2 Semester 1 2023
Immunisation Record (Form A) If you have not previously completed this item, you must complete by the deadline. If you have previously completed, follow-up doses or renewals may be required and must be completed by the deadline or before the expiry/recall date.	1 October 2022	20 February 2023	16 December 2022 (or as soon as placement location confirmed.)
COVID-19 vaccination Pay close attention to the student immunisation evidence request that will be emailed to you. It will detail the required number of doses for your placement setting.	1 October 2022	20 February 2023	16 December 2022 (or as soon as placement location confirmed.)
National Police Certificate (& Statutory Declaration if applicable) National Police Certificates are valid for 3 years. If your NPC is due to expire while you are still enrolled in your program it should be renewed.	1 October 2022	20 February 2023	16 December 2022 (or as soon as placement location confirmed.)
Disability Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card)	1 October 2022	20 February 2023	16 December 2022 (or as soon as placement location confirmed.)
Qld Health Orientation Checklist Some iLearn modules require annual renewal. The Qld Health Orientation checklist must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	1 October 2022	20 February 2023	16 December 2022 (or as soon as placement location confirmed.)
Qld Health Student Deed Poll As of 1st July 2022, a new QLD Health Student Deed Poll must be completed for each HHS* you attend.*	To be completed once your QLD Health placement is confirmed.	To be completed once your QLD Health placement is confirmed.	To be completed once your QLD Health placement is confirmed.
Qld Health iLearn modules Some modules require annual renewal. If you are undertaking a placement in a Qld Health Facility, the Qld Health Orientation checklist must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	1 October 2022	20 February 2023	16 December 2022 (or as soon as placement location confirmed.)
Qld Health Evidence Record for Allied Health student training Some iLearn modules require annual renewal. The Evidence Record of Allied Health Student Training must be re-submitted with updated completion dates upon renewal of these modules.	1 October 2022	20 February 2023	16 December 2022 (or as soon as placement location confirmed.)

Your Personal Safety

Do you need to travel within Australia for your placement?

Domestic Travel (within Australia)

Do you need to travel more than 50km and stay away from home for your placement? You shouldn’t travel for your placement until your travel is authorised. If your placement is visible to you in InPlace, it means that travel for this placement has been approved by UQ. If your travel has been approved, you should do the following before you depart:

Read the UQ travel procedure. Pay careful attention to Section 4.1. Students and ensure you understand what your responsibilities are.
Update your emergency contact details in mySi-net and InPlace.
Ensure your personal mobile number is up to date on InPlace in international format e.g., +61 412 345 678.
Familiarise yourself with UQ travel insurance information for students
Complete and submit the Traveller Declaration for Domestic Travel
Register your profile and your trip with International SOS (even for domestic travel).

What is the benefit of registering with International SOS?

You will receive 24/7 pre-departure medical, safety and security information and advice.
You will receive both routine and emergency assistance when you are travelling.
International SOS helps UQ locate and confirm the safety of its travellers in time of crisis both domestically and internationally.

REMEMBER: It’s in your best interests and also your responsibility to minimise your risk when undertaking UQ authorised travel. Registering with International SOS will help you do that.

Do you need to travel internationally (outside Australia) for your placement?

International Travel (outside Australia)

Do you need to travel overseas for your placement? You shouldn’t travel for your placement until your travel is authorised. If your international placement is visible to you in InPlace, it means that travel for this placement has been approved by UQ. If your travel has been approved, you MUST do the following before you depart:

Read the UQ travel procedure. Pay careful attention to Section 4.1. Students and ensure you understand what your responsibilities are.
Complete and submit the Traveller Declaration for International Travel
Update your emergency contact details in mySi-net and InPlace.
Ensure your personal mobile number is up to date on InPlace in international format e.g., +61 412 345 678
Familiarise yourself with UQ travel insurance information for students.
Register your local address, contact details, and next of kin with DFAT Smart Traveller and review travel advice for your destination. Subscribe to receive SMS messages from Smart Traveller for your destination.
Register your profile and your trip with International SOS and download the International SOS Assistance App. Carry the International SOS Travel Assistance 24/7 contact number +61 2 9372 2468 and Membership Number 12AYCA778031 with you and contact them in the event of any medical or security issue encountered whilst travelling.

What is the benefit of registering with International SOS?

You will receive 24/7 pre-departure medical, safety and security information and advice.
You will receive both routine and emergency assistance when you are travelling.
International SOS helps UQ locate and confirm the safety of its travellers in time of crisis both domestically and internationally.

REMEMBER: It’s in your best interests and also your responsibility to minimise your risk when undertaking UQ authorised travel. Completing all of the steps above will help you do that.

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Student enquiries
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