How do I plan work and care around placement?
Plan around the actual campus and placement calendar; at least 400 successfully completed workplace hours exclude simulation.
What this means for your study decision
Placement is a substantial attendance commitment because the workplace minimum excludes simulation. The course’s actual placement blocks, travel and attendance rules are therefore central to deciding whether study fits your life.
Before changing work or care arrangements, ask for placement blocks, shift times, travel and notice periods. Confirm missed-hour and replacement-placement arrangements and any added costs. The reviewed qualification and accreditation standards do not set one calendar duration for every course; the provider’s schedule must fit your circumstances.
What should you compare?
- Shift times
- Travel
- Notice period
- Make-up arrangements
What remains unconfirmed?
Local rosters, travel, costs, placement allocation and any make-up arrangements.
What can you do next?
Request the attendance calendar and a written plan for placement changes.