Placements (Work Integrated Learning)

Through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) you will improve your employability by gaining valuable practical experience in a workplace setting, directly related to the course you're studying.

WIL can be in the form of:

work placements such as; clinical placements, internships, field education, vocational and professional practice
projects with industry and community organisations.

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Preparation for your placement experience

Video: Why is WIL important

Video: Pre-placement compliance checks

Video: Real world experience

Video: Placement advice

Video: Preparation and advice

Video: Building your employability

Benefits of Work Integrated Learning

There are many advantages to undertaking a WIL experience. These include:

making the connection between the knowledge, skills and attributes you are developing through your studies and how these are applied in the workplace
developing an awareness of workplace culture and expectations
building confidence in workplace capabilities
developing workplace skills including communication, team work, problem solving, critical thinking and professionalism
broadening professional networks and connections
increased understanding of the nature and standard of industry-required skills and a better appreciation of the world of work.

Contact your WIL placement team

College of Business, Government and Law

Location: Social Sciences South Room 250
Phone: 7421 9860
Email: cbgl.placements@flinders.edu.au

College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

Location: Education Building Front Office (Level 4, Room 4.69)
Phone: 8201 5410
Email: cepsw.placements@flinders.edu.au

College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Location: Social Sciences South Room 250
Phone: 7421 9860
Email: chass.placements@flinders.edu.au

College of Medicine and Public Health

Location: Flinders Medical Centre, Level 5 Room 5E213
Phone: 7221 8390
Email: cmph.placements@flinders.edu.au

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Location: Level 1, North Wing, Sturt campus
Phone: 8201 7500
Email: cnhs.placements@flinders.edu.au

College of Science and Engineering

Location: Tonsley and Bedford Park
Phone: 8201 5133
Email: cse.placements@flinders.edu.au

The Office of Graduate Research (for Research Internships)

Location: Room 003 Registry, Bedford Park
Phone: 08 8201 5893
Email: hdr.engagement@flinders.edu.au

Feedback and evaluation

We are committed to providing excellent service to support your WIL experience and we value your feedback. We would love to hear about your experience leading up to and on placement and/or the website and communications.