Architecture, Design and Planning Placements

Let us know in advance that you're planning to enrol in a placement course so we can send you updates, share opportunities and remind you about key dates.  

Placements for this course are managed through UQ's placement management system, InPlace. To apply for enrolment in ADPS3300 or ADPS7300 you must first register your intention to enrol via InPlace.  

1. Log in to InPlace using your student username and password (UQ single sign on). 

2. If this is your first time logging in, you will need to accept the InPlace terms and conditions. 

3. Navigate to 'My Details' via your username at the top right of the screen. 

4. Update your personal details - mobile number, emergency contact. 

5. Scroll down to the section 'ADP Industry Placement Registration'. 

6. Select the semester in which you plan to enrol. 

You must submit an EOI to gain access to the InPlace Self Placement submission portal for the relevant course, year, and semester.  

Below is a diagram that provides a process overview for self-source placements:

Note: You won't be able to enrol in your course on mySI-net until we've confirmed your placement in InPlace (see step 6).

Placements for ADPS3300 or ADPS7300 are student self-sourced. As per the course requirements, 100 hours must be completed during the coursework dates for the semester in which you intend to enrol.  Unpaid placements cannot exceed 100 hours.

Please be advised that all international placement requests will require additional verification checks and are subject to approval at the discretion of the Associate Dean (Academic). 

Here are some tips to self-sourcing your placement: 

• Research organisations that you aspire to work with when you graduate and connect with alumni from your program on LinkedIn.   

• Take advantage of the career development resources available on the EAIT Employability website to help you write your application and prepare for interviews.   

• Complete UQ My Career Advisor program   

• Utilise EAIT’s free resume feedback tool – VMock   

• Apply to the host organisations you've identified, long before you plan to enrol in a WIL placement course.   

• Some organisations:   

– Advertise student employment, vacation work or scholarships   

– Have a structured industry placement program in place   

– May be interested in hosting a student but not actively advertising positions.   

Potential host organisations    

Research organisations with which you'd like to undertake your placement or that you aspire to work with when you graduate. Types of organisations that might interest you:   

• Consultancies 

• Non-profit or non-government organisations 

• Government – local council, state departments, federal agencies   

• Private companies and practices 

• Research facilities – e.g. CSIRO or other Universities   

 
Information sessions for ADP students interested in the Industry Placement elective are held twice a year in April and September. 

If you need inspiration, check out the following links:   

• Australian Institute of Architects

• Design Institute of Australia

• Planning Institute of Australia   

• Search for people who have graduated from your program on LinkedIn   

• ADP Student Societies: Organisation of Planning Students (OOPS) , BRUCE Architecture Society, Design Society UQ

• EAIT Employability Facebook group    

• UQ StudentHub jobs board   

• Local Government Association of Queensland   

• Brisbane City Council, and other local governments 

• Queensland Government

• Student Organised Network for Architecture (SONA) 

If you're having trouble identifying organisations to approach or need some guidance to align with your values or career goals, contact the Course Coordinator, Stephanie Wyeth.

You’ll need to complete an ADP self sourced placement application form with input from your supervisor at your host organisation. You can download the form from the Shared Documents Tab via InPlace.   

You must submit your completed application on the InPlace portal. Make sure you've completed step 2 above to gain access to the correct portal for your course, year and semester.   

You must submit your application to enrol in a placement course by the submission deadline.

We'll assess your application and refer it to the Course Coordinator for approval.   

Once it's approved, you'll receive an email confirmation from EAIT Employability. 

Before you can enrol in your WIL placement course, you'll need to satisfy all relevant pre-placement requirements.   

Mandatory requirements  

5 in 5 OHS module.    
Students must complete the 5 in 5 Module prior to commencing their placement. 

The 5 in 5 modules can be accessed here.   

The course consists of 5 modules covering key OHS topics:   

• Induction   

• Occupational Violence   

• Travel   

• Specific Workplace Hazards   

• Personal Safety   

At the end of each Module, you will complete a Knowledge Check of five questions to confirm your understanding of the Module. Each combined Module/Knowledge Check should take no longer than five minutes, and you must achieve 100% on all five Knowledge Checks to be 'compliant' with this requirement.   

Other requirements 

You may also be required to:   

• Provide proof of your immunisations (if your host organisation has mandatory requirements)

•  Student immunisation requirements 

• Register your travel details through either the EAIT Domestic Travel Form or EAIT International Travel Form (if your placement requires you to travel away from your normal residence during the semester)

• Obtain a Blue Card (if your placement involves working with children)   

• Provide evidence of a criminal history check (if required by your host organisation.)   

Once your WIL placement is confirmed, you'll be advised if you must satisfy any other requirements.   

When we've confirmed your placement in InPlace and you've satisfied all your pre-placement requirements, we'll give you permission to enrol in your WIL placement course on mySI-net.   

For most courses, you'll attend a mandatory orientation session before you can commence your placement.   

Check your timetable in mySI-net and watch for announcements on your course's Blackboard site (login required.)