Placement Student Responsibilities

The guidance below has been created to support students undertaking placement opportunities.

The responsibilities listed form part of a larger Placement Responsibilities document, that details responsibilities for each of the parties involved with placement work (University, academic departments, placement practitioners, student, placement provider) and is based on principles and good practice provided by ASET, the Work Based and Placement Learning Association.

Placement Provider ResponsibilitiesLink opens in a new window

Click the link above to refer to the advised responsibilities of employers undertaking placements.

History Department ResponsibilitiesLink opens in a new window

Click the link above to refer to the advised responsibilities of the academic department offering placements to Warwick students.

Pre-placement

Understand the requirements and assessment of the work placement in relation to their course, including upholding the values and policies of both the University of Warwick and the Placement Provider’s team, for the duration of the placement.

Inform the Placement Provider of any conditions that may pose a substantial risk to themselves or others in the workplace and acknowledge the placement may not be approved if the risk assessment score is too high as a result.
Agree to expectations and responsibilities of all parties through a formal written agreement, as provided by the University.
Attend any briefing sessions prior to the placement.
For international placements:
- ensure appropriate documentation is in place such as visas, work permits and insurance;
- make travel arrangements and find suitable accommodation for the placement;
- arrange to have any vaccinations which may be appropriate for the host country.
Inform their line manager and academic department contact in a timely manner of any difficulties that arise before or during a placement that may affect their personal ability to complete the placement.

On placement

Behave professionally and courteously at all times, in line with Dignity at WarwickLink opens in a new window, upholding at all times the University of Warwick’s institutional values.

Abide by all the rules regarding Health & Safety requirements and other practices and procedures of the Placement Provider.
Abide by all the rules regarding GDPR and Privacy legislation requirements and other practices and procedures of the Placement Provider.
Carry out the work specified by the Placement Provider in a professional manner under the supervision of the specified supervisor.
Report any concerns about Health & Safety to the Placement Provider.
Report any incidents in which they are involved, and any Health & Safety concerns that are not addressed by the Placement Provider, to their academic department.
Consult with the academic department prior to seeking significant changes in the terms or duration of the placement.
Agree the timing for a placement visit(s) with the Placement Provider and their academic department contact, and attend that visit.

End of placement

Complete a final review with the Placement Provider.
Complete any evaluation forms provided by the academic department.