Student Placement
NWDS has been involved with various tertiary organisations Tafe/ University/ College over many years to provide relevant, dynamic, practical, experience for students by arranging in-house student placement opportunities. NWDS endeavours to provide a quality placement and has high expectations of students.
NWDS expectations -
- Enthusiasm for learning, participating in programs, interactions with our service users and project work allocated
- Promptness in attendance, preparation of Learning Contracts and advising of any issues
- Full attention to completing their requirements and working within NWDS Policies and Procedures
- Professional behaviour at all times in respect of dealings with service users, staff, volunteers and carers
- Attendance at orientation and supervison sessions
- Willingness to share innovative ideas and suggestions for improvement of our standard of service
- Attendance times - can be negotiated but the general requirement is 9am - 5pm to allow for program time and project work
- What have past students said of their time at NWDS??
What you can expect from NWDS -
- Experienced Supervisor
- Opportunities to meet all your learning outcomes
- Wide variety of experiences
- Assistance in developing skills to run programs
- Exposure to OH &S and Risk Assessment requirements
What have past students said of their time at NWDS??
Lisa -It was a great learning experience as a student at North West Disability Services Inc. I received lots of support from staff/supervisors and had the opportunity of participationg in both PSO programs and respite care. Over all a great service to develop the skills and knowledge required to successfully complete my student placement and to support people with a disability.
FEELING CHALLENGED??
Yes, I want to take up the challenge of an NWDS Student placement for my placement!
What Next?
Students need to make arrangements with their own educational institute to discuss attending NWDS. Once approved, students need to contact NWDS HR Section - ph: 02 9686 4155 to make arrangements to attend the the orientation program which will cover NWDS Policies and Procedure and agree days and times of attendance. A letter or confirmation from your educational institution along with photo identification, working with children check and police check information needs to be supplied and /or new forms completed during the orientation program.