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Student work placement framework

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This resource provides practical guidance for organisations hosting student work placements to support effective and meaningful work placement programs.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • provide positive and meaningful student placement experiences
  • define clear roles, supervision and expectations
  • support skill development and employability pathways for students.

How to apply this resource

Use this framework when designing, hosting or reviewing student work placement programs.

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