Overview
Cairnmillar’s Workplace Education Unit assists students across all courses with the placement component of their course. Placement units at Cairnmillar provide ‘hands-on’ learning with a structured education program. Placements provide the opportunities to develop professional knowledge and gain workplace experience. It enables students to put their academic knowledge to practice, gain confidence, and become competent to practice in the field. Cairnmillar has a long history of providing students with a variety of placements, including schools, private practice, psychiatric hospitals, and student counselling centres. Some placements are available within Cairnmillar Clinical Services and Student Clinics.
Pre-clinical work preparation
The School requires its Masters and the Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology students to prepare students for both their internal and external placements. The preparation involves workshops and observation opportunities.
Educating Practitioners