Mandatory Professional Practice

Sometimes called clinical placements, this type of WIL usually happens in a discipline that requires work experience for a professional license or certification, such as teaching, early childhood education, social work or nursing. These positions are typically team-based and unpaid, and follow strict regulations.

Example of a Mandatory Professional Placement

As a nursing student, Rochelle started doing clinical placements in her second year. By the time she graduated, she had completed a rotational program in children’s, maternal, emergency and mental health - as well as amassing over 400 hours of clinical practice time needed as a step of being a registered nurse.

Benefits to Employers

Ensure that students have the ethical and technical aptitudes for the job
Provide day-to-day support.
Develop and update resources, complete projects and undertake research

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Benefits to Students

Ensure that the type of work is a good fit for the student
Gradually develop confidence and increasing independence under careful supervision.
Build strong professional connections and a deep understanding of workplace culture.