Kickstart your career with Guaranteed Work Placement
Spend your time studying and let Open Colleges organise your work placement for you. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, we have introduced Guaranteed Work Placement to provide you with real-world experience in your dream career that's close to home.
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Have questions about studying or want an insider’s view to see if this course is the right fit for you? Find a time to chat with our team.
Your easy guide: How it works
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Join online interview
Meet with the SkilTrak team, who will arrange your placement and discuss your skills, preferences, goals, location, and travel options.
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We’ll find your ideal work placement
While you continue your coursework, we will be working behind the scenes to secure the perfect match based on your preferences and skills.
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Meet your work placement host
Engage in a brief conversation to understand the details and learn more about the work placement experience you will gain.
Discover what makes our Work Placement stands out
Guaranteed Work Placement
Fast Process - 3 weeks
Guaranteed Work Placement allows you to begin work placement within three weeks* of commencing your coursework.
Real-life experience, not virtual
You will benefit from hands-on, real-life experience, allowing you to gain confidence and develop the skills you have learned during the course.
Better matching process
After a short online interview, our partners at SkilTrak will find your perfect work placement match based on preferences and skills and located within 20km of your home*.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I already work in the industry, can I complete my work placement through my current employer?
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Yes, you can. Your trainer will work with you directly to approve your workplace and ensure you have the support you need.
Why is work placement valuable?
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Work placement allows you to develop the skills and knowledge learned in your course. You will also gain confidence and get real-world experience in your preferred industry.
How long will it take to find a work placement?
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Our new Guaranteed Work Placement program means we can arrange a placement in as little as three weeks*. To help us meet this three-week target, make sure you attend any scheduled interviews and choose from the three placement options we offer. We do our best to find placements within 20km of your home. However, if you live in a regional area, finding the perfect fit might take a little longer.
*Guarantee Conditions: To maintain the three-week placement guarantee, you must attend scheduled interviews and select one of the three placement options provided. If all options are declined or interviews missed, the guarantee cannot apply. We strive to arrange placements within 20km of your home, however, if you're based in a regional area, you may experience a longer wait time or need to consider placements further from home to ensure timely completion.
