Work Placement Information for Host Organisations

WIL Agreement between RMIT, an Organisation and a Student

The RMIT Work Integrated Learning (WIL) 3‐Way Agreement is made between Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (“RMIT”), the Organisation and the Student

It sets out the parties’ arrangement and responsibilities relating to the RMIT Student undertaking the WIL activities at the Organisation.

What can you expect from our RMIT Students?

RMIT Students have been instructed to

• Understand that placements are unpaid
• Fill in the RMIT Agreement Form (three-way relationship between the student, the employer and RMIT)
• Check if they are required to be vaccinated (e.g. Hepatitis B)
• Check if they are required have a police check or working with children check
• Be punctual, polite and respectful
• Wear the appropriate footwear/protective clothing/uniform as requested by the employer.
• Behave as an employee while on placement, conforming to all the workplace rules and instructions from the supervisor.
• Observe the policies of your workplace (e.g., confidentiality, privacy, internet / phone use)
• Observe "Students responsibilities" as documented in the RMIT Agreement Form
• Take care of your own Health and Safety and that of others, who may be affected by your actions.
• Be prepared to do some general, boring work (but don't be scared to ask to do more complex tasks)
• Ask questions if you're not clear how or why to do things
• Let RMIT and employer know about absences or late arrivals (e.g., if you have other commitments or you're too unwell to come in)
• Report any problems to your work placement coordinator before trying to handle things yourself
• Ask your supervisor to complete WIL Logbook (Assessment ).
• Complete the WIL Assessment record book (Assessment ).
• Enjoy the experience and make the most of your Placement
• Seek feedback from the employer about your work readiness