Technical and Vocational Education and Training (or Further Education and Training)
We operate professional experience within an approved policy framework. These policies are continually updated and available in the Professional Experience Guidelines (PDF130KB).
For further information on USQ courses, please refer to the course specifications.
Resources
Supervised professional experiences
General Information for all students
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Only preservice educators who are enrolled in the correct GDTL course and have the relevant legal checks can be placed for professional experience.
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All students must confirm their placements through
SONIA. It is your responsibility to check your own details.
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You will be provided with information regarding placement requirements through each individual course.
Placement Process
- All placements require a Teaching Placement Agreement form (available from USQ StudyDesk) which is an assessment item and must be submitted to the relevant course examiner.
- No preservice educator is to approach a site to request a placement until they have been provided with information about the professional experience requirements by the relevant course examiner.
- Preservice educators should also complete a Web/external placement proposal form (PDF 64Kb). Placement forms can be downloaded electronically and submitted by email or post to the Professional Experience Suppport office.
Non-supervised professional experience (NSE)
In addition to supervised experience, 25 non-supervised days of professional experience are also undertaken as an internship. Non-supervised experience offers preservice educators the opportunity to participate in, and contribute to education and care programs in a variety of settings, to participate in professional development activities and to successfully work as part of the professional team.
All students must confirm their placements through SONIA before commencing their internship.
Contact us
Contact Professional Experience Support for more information.
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