Health WIL
placement units
- Undergraduate Health Practicum
- Undergraduate Psychology at Work (Internship)
- Postgraduate Health Practicum
Program Overview
Deakin’s Health WIL Placement programs are for non-clinical students enrolled in the following placement units:
Undergraduate
Health Practicum
Health Practicum aims to provide students with an in-depth, working understanding of public health, health promotion and health science approaches in the field. In addition to developing a practical understanding of their field of study, this experience will help students further develop the professional and personal skills required to work in their sector.
Undergraduate
Psychology at Work (Internship)
Psychology at Work (Internship) provides students with a detailed understanding of how psychology is applied in a work setting. The skills developed will enable students to develop further strategies to assist them in gaining meaningful employment at the completion of their studies in psychology and to make a successful transition to work.
Postgraduate
Health Practicum
Health Practicum provides students with the opportunity to undertake an authentic experience of postgraduate-level work, to develop knowledge, generic skills and graduate attributes that enhance future employment. Students will complete a practicum in an area of public health, health promotion, health economics, disability and inclusion and/or health and human services management.
| Unit | Courses | Hours and duration | Timeframe | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Health Practicum | Health Sciences Public Health and Health Promotion Exercise and Sport Science Nutrition Science | 120 hours over a block of 3 weeks full time or on agreed days/times across up to 10 weeks | March -June July - October November - February | Online, in person or blended |
Work/projects typically completed by students on placement:
- Conducting a literature review, collating, and analysing relevant data
- Researching and preparing documentation for a funding submission
- Evaluating and reporting on the efficacy of a program
- Assisting with the delivery of direct service programs to individuals and groups in the community
- Assisting with the planning, implementation and evaluation of a specific event, program, or intervention
- Conducting a needs assessment, involving key members of the community and stakeholders
- Developing a new printed or web-based resource to market the organisation’s services
- Designing and implementing a social media campaign, including writing blogs and posts
- Designing and implementing a survey, focus group or data collection with a particular population/target group.
Supervisor Eligibility:
We recommend that placement supervisors possess at least 2 years of professional experience in their field to ensure they provide strong guidance and industry insights to students. However, we recognise that experience comes in many forms. If you do not meet this guideline, we encourage you to contact the Health WIL Team to discuss your background as we are open to considering equivalent skills or alternative experiences that supports effective student mentorship.
Supervisor responsibilities:
- Complete and Sign the Placement Proposal Form: This form outlines the placement details and associated responsibilities. Hosts are asked to provide this information to students, ensuring the placement aligns with the student’s goals and career aspirations.
- Provide Regular Supervision: Provide at least one hour of individual formal supervision for every five days the student works.
- Sign the Timesheet: Sign off on the student’s work at the end of their placement. This can be done virtually or electronically.
- Conduct Mid Placement Review: Offer formative and developmental feedback to our student on what is working well, and areas for focus in the second half of the placement.
- Complete the Supervisor Report: Reflect on the student’s strengths and contributions, and areas for future development. Provide mid and end of placement feedback in real time, so the student can discuss and clarify as needed.
Help & Support
| Unit | Courses | Hours and duration | Timeframe | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology at Work (Internship) | Psychological Science | 140 hours over a block of 3 weeks full time or on agreed days/times across up to 10 weeks | March -June July - October | Online, in person or blended |
Work/projects typically completed by students on placement:
- Conducting a literature review, collating, and analysing relevant data
- Researching and preparing documentation for a funding submission
- Evaluating and reporting on the efficacy of a program
- Assisting with the delivery of direct service programs to individuals and groups in the community
- Assisting with the planning, implementation and evaluation of a specific event, program, or intervention
- Conducting a needs assessment, involving key members of the community and stakeholders
- Developing a new printed or web-based resource to market the organisation’s services
- Designing and implementing a social media campaign, including writing blogs and posts
- Designing and implementing a survey, focus group or data collection with a particular population/target group.
- Assisting with recruitment and selection processes, and supporting staff training delivery.
Supervisor eligibility:
We recommend that placement supervisors possess at least 2 years of professional experience in their field to ensure they provide strong guidance and industry insights to students. However, they don’t have to be registered psychologists. We also recognise that experience comes in many forms. If you do not meet this guideline, we encourage you to contact the Health WIL Team to discuss your background as we are open to considering equivalent skills or alternative experiences that supports effective student mentorship.
Supervisor responsibilities:
- Complete and Sign the Placement Proposal Form: This form outlines the placement details and associated responsibilities. Hosts are asked to provide this information to students, ensuring the placement aligns with the student’s goals and career aspirations.
- Provide Regular Supervision: Provide at least one hour of individual formal supervision for every five days the student works.
- Sign the Log Book: Sign off on the student’s work at the end of each working day. This can be done virtually or electronically.
- Conduct Mid Placement Review Report: Offer formative and developmental feedback to our student on what is working well, and areas for focus in the second half of the placement.
- Complete the Supervisor Report: Reflect on the student’s strengths and contributions, and areas for future development. Provide mid and end of placement feedback in real time, so the student can discuss and clarify as needed.
- Complete Supervisor-Rated Competency Assessment: At the beginning of the placement, the student completes a Competency Self-Assessment which they may choose to share with you to guide discussion about their strengths and development needs and goals. At the end of their placement, they repeat this self-assessment and you will be asked to complete a Supervisor-Rated Competency Assessment. This process helps students understand the key competencies in the unit and reflect on their progress toward becoming work-ready within the context of their psychology degree.
Help & Support
| Unit | Courses | Hours and duration | Timeframe | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Health Practicum | Public Health Disability and Inclusion Health Promotion Health Economics Human Nutrition Health Management | 120 hours over a block of 3 weeks full time or on agreed days/times across up to 10 weeks | July - October November - February | Online, in person or blended |
Work/projects typically completed by students on placement:
- Conducting a literature review, collating, and analysing relevant data
- Researching and preparing documentation for a funding submission
- Evaluating and reporting on the efficacy of a program
- Assisting with the delivery of direct service programs to individuals and groups in the community
- Assisting with the planning, implementation and evaluation of a specific event, program, or intervention
- Conducting a needs assessment, involving key members of the community and stakeholders
- Developing a new printed or web-based resource to market the organisation’s services
- Designing and implementing a social media campaign, including writing blogs and posts
- Designing and implementing a survey, focus group or data collection with a particular population/target group.
Requirements for supervisors:
We recommend that placement supervisors possess at least 2 years of professional experience in their field to ensure they provide strong guidance and industry insights to students. However, we recognise that experience comes in many forms. If you do not meet this guideline, we encourage you to contact the Health WIL Team to discuss your background as we are open to considering equivalent skills or alternative experiences that supports effective student mentorship.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
- Complete and Sign the Placement Proposal Form: This form outlines the placement details and associated responsibilities. Hosts are asked to provide this information to students, ensuring the placement aligns with the student’s goals and career aspirations.
- Provide Regular Supervision: Provide at least one hour of individual formal supervision for every five days the student works.
- Sign the Timesheet: Sign off on the student’s work at the end of their placement. This can be doneelectronically.
- Conduct Mid Placement Review: Offer formative and developmental feedback to our student on what is working well, and areas for focus in the second half of the placement.
- Complete the Supervisor Report: Reflect on the student’s strengths and contributions, and areas for future development. Provide mid and end of placement feedback in real time, so the student can discuss and clarify as needed.