Practical placement, as explained by the Victorian Department of Education and Training, is structured workplace learning that provides students with first hand experience and on the job training relating to their course. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to implement the skills they are learning about, gain confidence with their future role within their chosen industry, develop their job related skills, and to gain an insight into how the industry works before they graduate. FYI Training arranges student’s placements with trusted networks that are reliable and understand what it takes to support students and provide them with the best possible experience. This is to ensure that all FYI Training graduates understand the expectations of the industry and have the confidence and necessary knowledge to provide high quality care in the aged care, disability, and home and community care industries.

Students are required to complete a total of 120 hours of practical placement. Practical placement hours in the nominated aged care facility are 9:30am – 4:30pm. Practical placement is only able to be completed during the daytime and not able to be completed as night shifts or on the weekends (Monday – Friday only). As stated previously, candidates are required to successfully pass a National Police Check (and supply FYI Training with a copy of this if it was not completed through FYI Training) prior to the commencement of practical placement.

Practical placement is only able to be completed during the week and is unavailable on the weekends (Monday – Friday only).

Students are required to successfully pass a Working with Children’s Check and supply a copy of their WWC to FYI Training prior to the commencement of practical placement. All students must also supply their COVID vaccination certificate, and any other immunisations as requested by the service.

Placement is structured to allow students to complete their full placement hours during the course dates and is factored into the course duration. It is structured in a way to allow students to implement different strategies and techniques that they learn over a period of time. This allows students to build on their knowledge and skills, improving their abilities and confidence. For the placement dates for a specific course, please see the course schedule. Additionally, practical placement is only able to be completed during the week and is unavailable on the weekends (Monday – Friday only). Please note students undertaking placement may be required to produce a record of immunisations prior to commencing work placement. Immunisation Certificates can be obtained from your local General Practitioner. Please be aware that any cost incurred for any required immunisations will be payable by the student.