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.
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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Mandatory RequirementsYear 4You 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 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 |
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 RequirementsIf 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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
Once only requirement | 16 December 2022 | 27 January 2023 |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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.
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 |
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 |
Once only requirement | 1 October 2022 | 16 January 2023 |
Annual renewal required | 1 October 2022 | 16 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 | Summer Semester 2022 | Yr 1/First Placement Course Semester 1 2023 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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.
Mandatory Requirement | Summer Semester 2022 | Semester 1 2023 |
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 |
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 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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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.
Mandatory Requirement | Summer Semester 2022 | Yr 1 Semester 1 2023 | Yr 2 Semester 1 2023 |
Once only requirement | 1 October 2022 | 20 February 2023 | Completed in Yr 1. |
Annual renewal required | 1 October 2022 | 20 February 2023 | Ensure AHPRA is renewed each year. |
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 | 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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
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. |
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 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.
Your Personal Safety
Click HERE to access information regarding your personal safety whilst attending placement.
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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