How to apply
These instructions outline the application process for students who want to undertake a placement as part of an Industry Placement Subject or the Industry Placement Minor. The instructions cover the application process for a Student Sourced Industry Placement, a University Sourced Industry Placement or a Practera Industry Placement.
Industry Placement Bursaries
La Trobe University is supporting students who have commenced an internship/work placement by offering the opportunity to apply for an Industry Placement Bursary.
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Application Instructions
Students must follow all the steps below before submitting an application for an Industry Placement Elective Subject. Students cannot commence a placement until an application has been submitted and the relevant documentation has been reviewed and approved by La Trobe University. If there is information missing, the placement may not be approved, or the intended start date may be delayed.
Step 1 - Before you apply
Step 2 - Prepare and submit your application
| 2a. Student Sourced Industry Placement (I have found my own placement for LTU3IND or LTU5IND) |
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- Discuss proposed placement details with your host supervisor, including:
- Key duties and responsibilities
- Required placement hours, start/end dates (within chosen semester/term)
- Placement location – Onsite, remote or hybrid
- Compliance requirements (such as a Working with Children Check, Police check etc)
- In consultation with your host, complete the Student Sourced Placement Description ensuring all sections are completed
- Submit your Placement Description via the Industry Placement Application Form
- Enrol into LTU3IND or LTU5IND in your chosen semester. For information on how to enrol via StudentOnLine, follow these steps.
Please allow up to 2 weeks for the Subject Coordinator to review your application and conduct necessary checks. |
| 2b. Student Sourced Industry Placement (I have found my own placement for the Industry Placement Minor) |
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The Industry Placement Minor is suitable for students who wish to complete a placement of more than 100 hours. Students can choose to complete 2 or 3 of the Industry Placement Minor subjects (200-300 placement hours) or they may wish to have the Industry Placement Minor on their transcript and complete the full Industry Placement Minor (400 hours). Please complete the pre-application process: - Email the Industry Placement team with a completed Industry Placement Minor Plan and your availability (date and time) to discuss your minor plan with the Subject Coordinator. Submit via email: industryplacements@latrobe.edu.au
- After discussing with the Subject Coordinator, you will need to:
- Confirm you have suitable space available in your study plan (depending how many of the minor subjects you would like to complete). You can find your study plan online, check with your Course Coordinator or ASK La Trobe.
- Discuss proposed placement details with your host supervisor, including:
- Key duties and responsibilities
- Required placement hours, start/end dates (within chosen semester/term)
- Placement location – onsite, remote or hybrid
- Compliance requirements (such as Working with Children Check)
- In consultation with your host, complete the Student Sourced Placement Description ensuring all sections are completed
- Submit your Placement Description via the Industry Placement Application Form
- Enrol into the industry placement minor subjects in your chosen semester once the Industry Placement Minor Plan has been approved (LTUPP1, LTUPP2, LTUPP3, LTUPP4). For information on how to enrol via StudentOnLine, follow these steps.
Please allow up to 2 weeks for the Subject Coordinator to review your application and conduct necessary checks. |
2c. University Sourced Industry Placement (I am applying for an advertised university sourced placement
for LTU3IND, LTU5IND or the Industry Placement Minor) |
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We encourage you to apply for more than one University Sourced Industry placement opportunities. Please be aware that the selection process is competitive as there are a limited number of opportunities. Application does not guarantee you will be offered a placement with the organisation. The Industry Placements team will review your application and advise you of the next steps via email. |
Step 3 - After you apply
- Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an acknowledgment email from the Industry Placements team
- If there are any issues with your application, the Industry Placements team will contact you for further information
- If provisionally approved, the Industry Placements team will send you an email which will include a Student Placement Deed which you must read, sign and return asap via email: industryplacements@latrobe.edu.au
Step 4 - Before you commence your placement
- Ensure you have provided all your compliance documents (if applicable) to your host prior to your placement commencement date
- Your host will be required to sign a Work Based Learning (WBL) Agreement. The Industry Placement team organises this directly with your host organisation
- Look out for the Final Approval Email from the Industry Placements team confirming your placement start date
Please allow an additional timeframe of up to 2 weeks for all documentation to be signed off and completed.
Remember: You cannot start your placement until:
- The WBL Agreement has been completed and signed
- Your Student Placement Deed has been signed and returned
- You have received a final confirmation email from the Industry Placements team, confirming your approved placement start date
Please note: If your placement is not approved or the paperwork is not signed before census date, you may need to withdraw your enrolment from the Industry Placement elective subject/s.
Key dates
Industry Placement Minor
Please note: All applications close at 12pm (midday) on the closing date.
Student sourced applications
| Teaching period | Semester/Term dates | Application closing date |
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| 18 September - 27 October | Wednesday 6 September 2023 |
| | Wednesday 25 October 2023 |
| | Wednesday 13 December 2023 |
| | Wednesday 21 February 2024 |
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| 16 September - 25 October | Wednesday 4 September 2024 |
| | Wednesday 23 October 2024 |
University sourced applications
| Teaching period | Semester/Term dates | Application open/close dates |
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| | Open: NOW Close: Monday 2 October 2023 |
| | Open: NOW Close: Monday 2 October 2023 |
| | Open: Wednesday 18 October 2023 Close: Wednesday 8 November 2023 |
| | Open: Wednesday 18 October 2023 Close: Wednesday 8 November 2023 |
Practera applications (suitable for LTU2PP1 of the minor only)
| Teaching period | Semester/Term dates | Application closing date |
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| 18 September - 27 October | |
| | Wednesday 25 October 2023 |
Industry Placement Subjects (LTU3IND & LTU5IND)
Please note: All applications close at 12pm (midday) on the closing date.
Student sourced applications
| Teaching period | Semester/Term dates | Application closing date |
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| | Wednesday 25 October 2023 |
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| | Wednesday 22 November 2024 |
University sourced applications
| Teaching period | Semester/Term dates | Application open/close dates |
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| | Open: Wednesday 30 August 2023 Close: Monday 2 October 2023 |
| | Open: Wednesday 18 October 2023 Close: Wednesday 8 November 2023 |
| | Open: Friday 14 June 2024 Close: Friday 5 July 2024 |
Practera applications (suitable for LTU3IND only)
| Teaching period | Semester/Term dates | Application closing date |
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| 18 September - 27 October | |
| | Wednesday 25 October 2023 |
Contact us
- For further information about the industry placement subjects, the application process and placement opportunities, please email: industryplacements@latrobe.edu.au
- For general enquiries about La Trobe WBL placements, please submit via the Work Based Learning Placements Student Enquiry form
