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.
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
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.
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Requirement |
Year 4 |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
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Once only requirement |
17 January 2022 |
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.
If you wish to be considered for a placement in a healthcare setting, then it is recommended that you complete the items below. A healthcare setting can be a QLD Health and non QLD Health facility.
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Requirement |
Year 4 |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
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This is a recommended requirement for all students enrolled in this program. We strongly recommend that you provide evidence showing that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the deadline. |
17 January 2022 |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
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17 January 2022 |
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17 January 2022 |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
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One-off requirement - no renewal required. If you have not previously completed this, it must be completed by the deadline. |
17 January 2022 |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
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.
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Requirement |
Semester 1 courses |
Semester 2 courses |
Summer Semester |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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This is a mandatory requirement for all students enrolled in this program. If you have not previously provided evidence showing that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you must do so by the deadline. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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Once only requirement |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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Annual renewal required |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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.
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Requirement |
Semester 1 courses |
Semester 2 courses |
Summer Semester |
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17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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One-off requirement - no renewal required. If you have not previously completed this, it must be completed by the deadline. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
| Mater Student Placement Checklist | 17 January 2022 | 13 June 2022 |
TBC |
| Mater Confidentiality Undertaking Form | 17 January 2022 | 13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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.
Master of Psychology
You MUST provide evidence of the following prior to your semester of enrolment in a placement preparation course or practicum course.
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Requirement |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Summer Semester |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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Once only requirement |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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Annual renewal required |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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.
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Requirement |
Semester 1 courses |
Semester 2 courses |
Summer Semester |
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17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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This is a recommended requirement for all students enrolled in this program. We strongly recommend that you provide evidence showing that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the deadline. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
|
One-off requirement - no renewal required. If you have not previously completed this, it must be completed by the deadline. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
|
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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
|
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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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.
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.
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Requirement |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 courses |
Summer deadline |
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Once only requirement |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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.
|
Requirement |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Summer Semester |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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This is a recommended requirement for all students enrolled in this program. We strongly recommend that you provide evidence showing that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the deadline. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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Blue Cards are valid for 3 years. If your Blue Card is due to expire while you are attending placement it should be renewed. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
|
One-off requirement - no renewal required. If you have not previously completed this, it must be completed by the deadline. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
|
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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
|
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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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.
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.
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Requirement |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Summer Semester |
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Once only requirement |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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Annual renewal required |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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.
|
Requirement |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Summer Semester |
|
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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
|
This is a recommended requirement for all students enrolled in this program. We strongly recommend that you provide evidence showing that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the deadline. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
|
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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
|
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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|
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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
|
One-off requirement - no renewal required. If you have not previously completed this, it must be completed by the deadline. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
|
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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
|
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. |
17 January 2022 |
13 June 2022 |
TBC |
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.
Offshore students
If you will be offshore and will be unable to participate in face-to-face placements in Australia, you should advise your school that you will be offshore. We also recommend that you keep your Semester Address updated within Si-Net.
Your School may put different arrangements in place for you to meet your program requirements. If you are unsure about how this affects your pre-placement requirements, we recommend that you contact the Placement Coordinator within your school directly for further advice.
Are you undertaking a placement outside Brisbane?
Will your placement require you to travel more than 50km from your home and also require an overnight stay? If so, then you also need to complete an online travel declaration and register with ISOS (for domestic and international travel).
Contact us
Student enquiries
Placement Ready team
habs.placementready@uq.edu.au
Counter enquiries
Monday 1pm to 4pm or Wednesday 9am to 12pm.
Level 5, Human Movement Studies Building (26B)
Online chat
Monday to Thursday, 1pm to 3pm
Zoom Consults
Search the Student Hub appointments menu for ‘HaBS Placement Ready 1:1 Consultation’