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ECE-GD204                                                             1
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WELCOME TO PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AT RMIT                                                    5

         STAFF CONTACT DETAILS                                                                5

WHAT DO WE WANT PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS TO ACHIEVE FROM THEIR ECE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES?6

         PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS AS MEMBERS OF ECE STAFF                                         6

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OUTLINE                                                               7

PROFESSIONAL PROGRESSION                                                                      8

PRIOR TO PLACEMENT – PRE-SERVICE TEACHER CHECKLIST                                            8

         DURING PLACEMENT                                                                     9
         AT THE END OF PLACEMENT                                                              9
         WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK                                                          9
         CODE OF ETHICS                                                                       9

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING AGREEMENT                                                           10

EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM                                                                   10

ATTENDANCE                                                                                   10

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT                                                                         11

SOCIAL MEDIA                                                                                 11

PROFESSIONAL DRESS                                                                           12

FAMILIARITY WITH CENTRE POLICIES                                                             12

ASSESSMENT                                                                                   12

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES OR WITHDRAWING FROM A PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT            12

PROCESS OF GENERAL ENQUIREYS                                                                 13

PROCES FOR CRITICAL INCIDENTS                                                                13

STUDENT CONFIDENTIALITY AND AUTHORISATION                                                    14

TAKING RESOURCES AND STUDENT WORK FROM CENTRES                                               14

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                   14
ECE-GD204                                                                                         2
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         ROLE OF THE CENTRE MENTOR TEACHER                                                                   14

PROTOCOLS FOR SUPPORTING PRE-SERVICE TEACHER PROGRESS                                                        15

END OF PLACEMENT REPORT                                                                                      15

DELAYED OR DEFERRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE                                                                  16

TERMINATION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE                                                                       16

UNRESOLVED CONCERNS                                                                                          17

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE POLICIES                                                                             18

         PLACEMENT POLICY                                                                                    18

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY                                                                               18

         HEALTH PRECAUTIONS                                                                                  18
         PRESCHOOL/CENTRE OHS INDUCTION                                                                      18
         DISCRIMINATION, SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND BULLYING                                                      19
         INSURANCE COVER                                                                                     19
         PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS LIABILITY                                                                      20
         IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE AT RMIT                                                                        20

APPENDICES - RMIT FORMS                                                                                      21

         SCHEDULE - ONGOING STUDENT UNDERTAKING FOR ALL WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING ACTIVITIES                  22
         EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM                                                                              23
         PRE-SERVICE TEACHER EXPRESSION OF CONCERN FORM                                                      24
         MENTOR TEACHER EXPRESSION OF CONCERN FORM                                                           25
         PLACEMENT TERMINATION FORM                                                                          26
         INTERIM PLACEMENT REPORT                                                                            27
         TAX INVOICE CLAIM FORM                                                                              28

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ACCEPTANCE FORM 1                                                                29

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ACCEPTANCE FORM 2                                                                30

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ACCEPTANCE FORM 3                                                                31

         PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ATTENDANCE DIARY                                                            32

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REPORT #1                                                                            33

TCHE2684 BELONGING IN THE EARLY YEARS: PRAXIS (23 DAY PLACEMENT)                                             33

ECE-GD204                                                                                                         3
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REPORT #2                                                                37

TCHE2686 BECOMING IN THE EARLY YEARS: CHILD IN COMMUNITY (14 DAY PLACEMENT)                      37

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REPORT #3                                                                41

TCHE2687 BECOMING AN EARLY YEARS PROFESSIONAL (23 DAY PLACEMENT)                                 41

       PARENTAL / GUARDIAN PERMISSION FORM FOR                                                   45

POST GRADUATE RMIT PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS (GD204)                                                  45

ECE-GD204                                                                                             4
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WELCOME TO PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AT RMIT

At RMIT University we view professional experience as an essential component of our pre-service
teachers learning as they begin to integrate theoretical perspectives with practice. To all those who
support our professional experience programs we extend our gratitude and appreciation.

STAFF CONTACT DETAILS

The Professional Experience Team
The Professional Experience team and the course coordinator are the points of contact. The
professional experience team arranges placements for all pre-service EC teachers by liaising with
Industry Partner ECE services. The course coordinator will liaise with Mentor Teachers in the ECE
service and pre-service teacher to address specific questions about the expectations of the placement,
including visiting and monitoring pre-service teacher practice or progress.

Contact details:

                                                  Claudia Johnstone
  Professional Experience Administrators          education.placements@rmit.edu.au

  Program Manager                                 TBC

ECE-GD204                                                                                              5
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WHAT DO WE WANT PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS TO ACHIEVE FROM THEIR ECE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES?
ECE professional experiences are crucial to the design and delivery of early childhood teacher
education programmes at the School of Education, RMIT.

In placing our pre-service teachers in ECE service experiences throughout their early childhood
program, they will be provided with the opportunity to be mentored within quality, authentic early
childhood communities where they can observe and experience the complexities of the teaching
profession.

These experiences will enable pre-service teachers to:

    •    Have opportunities to develop professional relationships;
    •    Continue to develop content and pedagogical knowledge;
    •    Have ample opportunities to practice theory and theorise practice;
    •    Experience the implementation of EYLF / VEYLDF;
    •    Work independently and collaboratively to create appropriate experiences for learners;
    •    Develop effective pedagogical strategies;
    •    Understand and experience teaching as inquiry;
    •    Develop intercultural competencies;
    •    Develop personal professional qualities;
    •    Develop an applied knowledge of Reconciliation in ECE
    •    Use all experiences as a basis for reflection and the development of a personal philosophy.

These broad competencies should be considered in conjunction with the specific evaluative criteria

for each professional experience and the DET/ VIT “Standards for the teaching profession.

PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS AS MEMBERS OF ECE STAFF
Pre-service teachers on professional experience are effectively members of the ECE service staff.
They are professionally responsible to the Director / Centre Manager, subject to the same
regulations and sharing the same professional commitments as other staff members, where this is
appropriate. However, pre-service teachers must not be used as part of the staffing ratio at any
time of the day or in the case of staff sickness. They may accompany children as part of the adult
ratio for outings, but they must be in the company of a trained adult. Pre-service teachers should
not continue outside paid employment during their professional experience. Professional
experience is a full-time responsibility. Requirements cannot be altered to accommodate paid
employment.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OUTLINE
Each professional experience (placement) provides students with summative feedback from the
supervising educator. They must also meet expectations around 100% attendance over the set days
for their PX courses and the RMIT Student Charter. Students may need to travel up to 90 minutes
one way to reach the assigned placement setting. Coursework and assessments are designed to
prepare pre-service teachers for the related placement component. Separate descriptions of each
professional experience course will be provided by RMIT by the Course Coordinator.

Professional experience provides the opportunity for pre-service teachers to put into practice the
theory learned in university classes alongside developing a practical understanding of an ECE
context. It also provides pre-service teachers with a variety of opportunities for the development
and maintenance of effective relationships with children, families and professional colleagues.

Pre- service teachers are required to:

         •    Take responsibility for completing the required number of placement days and hours for
              each course. These are to be negotiated with the centre prior to commencing placement,
              signed off by the Mentor Teacher at the centre and uploaded to the course website at
              the end of each PX course.

              Over the course of the GD204 program, students must ensure they have completed the
              required number of placement days, as follows:
              10 days - birth to two-years old;
              35 days - three to five-years old;
              Prepare and display a proofread A4 poster with a photograph and short introduction to
              be displayed in the centre

         •    Take responsibility for checking RMIT email account daily and responding in a timely
              manner to staff requests.
         •    Recognise opportunities for and facilitate meaningful play experiences through
              observations.
         •    Engage in sustained, genuine dialogues with infant, toddlers and young children that
              respond appropriately to their needs and interests.
         •    Use developing understandings of infant, toddler and young child learning and
              development to inform planning and teaching decisions.
         •    Use EYLF or VEYLDF to guide planning and pedagogy.
         •    Utilise both formative and summative methods of assessment, which focus on
              individual children. These should relate directly to the EYLF / VELDF.

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PROFESSIONAL PROGRESSION
Pre-service teachers should use the professional experience assessment criteria and placement
report to identify the competencies they will need to demonstrate progress towards on each
placement. The pre-service teachers’ task is to:

    • Attend placement briefing offered by the Program Manager and teaching team within each
      course and complete the placement competency quiz on Canvas.
    • Discuss professional progress and practical ways to work on their progress with their ECE
      Mentor teacher at the start of the placement. Take responsibility for checking in regularly on
      progress.
    • Ask their Mentor Teacher to provide specific written and verbal feedback mid-way through
      the placement by completing the Interim Placement Report form, including identifying any
      areas of insufficient progress and strategies for future progress. If the Interim-Placement
      Report form indicates any concerns about your progress you must contact your Program
      Manager for support.
    • Reflect on the written and verbal feedback from their Mentor Teacher and seek help as
      needed.

Over the duration of the professional experience, it is envisaged that the pre-service teacher will
seek regular, constructive feedback throughout their professional experience. The expectation is
that pre-service teachers will show progress towards the activities highlighted in the Professional
Experience Report over time.

PRIOR TO PLACEMENT – PRE-SERVICE TEACHER CHECKLIST

         •    Ensure you have obtained a Working with Children Check and uploaded a scan to RMIT

         •     Ensure you have completed and signed the RMIT WIL Agreement and uploaded a scan to
              RMIT InPlace. This is only completed once for the entire program.
         •    Where possible, arrange a time to visit the EC setting prior to placement to meet your
              supervising educator, and identify the room you will be placed in.
         •    Negotiate with the EC setting when and how you will complete the placement days, i.e.
              days per week, age groups, dates of attendance. The mentor needs to confirm this
              agreement by signing the acceptance form.
         •    Advise the PX team and update online at MyRMIT any changes to your contact
              information, residential address and enrolment information.
         •    Advise the PX team of any potential conflict of interest. You cannot undertake
              professional experience at a setting where you work (or have worked), that employs
              close family members or people with whom you have a close relationship, where your
              children or siblings attend or you or anyone close to you has a financial interest in.
         •    Accommodate your placement with other work and family commitments.

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         •    Prior to placement, contact the centre site-coordinator to confirm your daily starting and
              finishing times. It is reasonable to expect to be at the centre for 8 - 9 hours per day,
              including all breaks. You must complete at least 7 hours per day (excluding lunch breaks)
              minimum to meet the attendance requirements. If you do not contact the centre site-
              coordinator to confirm your starting time, and/or do not start at the agreed time, this will
              be considered a self-termination of placement.

DURING PLACEMENT
    •    Complete the placement tasks required for your course.
    •    Complete the Interim-Placement Review form and contact your Program Manager if you
         need support.
    •    If you are feeling physically or mentally unwell prior to placement you should advise your
         Program Manager.
    •    If you are absent for more than 2 days you will need to provide a medical certificate to show
         that you are well enough to attend placement, this needs to be uploaded to InPlace.

AT THE END OF PLACEMENT
    •    Arrange a time to discuss your Professional Experience report with your ECE centre Mentor,
         have this signed and take a copy to scan.
    •    Collect your Confidential Emergency Contact Form from the site-coordinator.
    •    Return any educational resources borrowed from the EC setting.
    •    Complete the placement experience survey, if applicable.
    •    Upload your Attendance form and professional experience report to Canvas and InPlace.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

 The Victorian Government’s Department of Justice requires anyone working or volunteering with
 children to meet a minimum-checking standard. The Working with Children Check (WWCC) helps to
 protect children from sexual or physical harm by checking a person's criminal history for serious
 sexual, violence or drug offences and findings from professional disciplinary bodies. Information
about the WWCC is available at: https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
All pre-service teachers must upload a current WWCC to InPlace prior to the commencement of
their first placement. Pre-service teachers must also show the WWCC card to each placement centre
they attend on the first day of placement. WWCC applications must be completed online and then
lodged in person at an Australia Post Office.

If you already have a current WWCC (volunteer or Employee), you need to update your details online
to include the RMIT School of Education as a volunteer organisation.

CODE OF ETHICS
Pre-service teachers must always be aware of and uphold all aspects of the Early Childhood Code of
Ethics . Attached is a link to the EC Code of Ethics.
http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/our-publications/eca-code-ethics/

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WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING AGREEMENT
You must complete the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Agreement in accordance with RMIT
University policy and upload it onto RMIT InPlace (see Appendix).

EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM
Pre-service teachers must complete an Emergency Information Form on the Professional Experience
(PX) course Canvas site. This form provides vital information to the centre and emergency response
staff in the event of an emergency during placement. Please complete the form, place in an envelope
and hand to the site coordinator on your first day of placement at each centre. At the end of each
placement, collect your Emergency Information Form. If your details change, please complete a new
form.
In addition to completing the Emergency Information Form, pre-service teachers are advised to
disclose to their placement setting any medical condition that may impact on their own safety or the
safety of others. (Appendix pg. 35)

ATTENDANCE
Attendance is crucial to the successful completion of the program and teacher registration. The pre-
service teacher must ensure they have completed 10 days in Birth- two age group and 35 days with
3-6 age groups by the completion of the program. Like the attendance dates, the pre-service teacher
can negotiate with the placement site which age groups they will attend and for how many days
whilst on placement.

Pre-service teachers are expected to attend their placements within the PX scheduled dates for each
course and at the times directed by the centre. Pre-service teachers must attend a minimum of 7
hrs. per day, not including lunch breaks and cannot combine or average hours over a period of days
to meet this daily requirement.

Pre-service teachers are expected to be punctual and to observe the same hours of attendance as
the educators at the centre in which they are placed. When illness or emergencies prevent
attendance at an centre, pre-service teachers must telephone the centre director/manager or
nominated staff member and their mentor lecturer before the day commences.

Pre-service teachers must satisfactorily complete all placement days as specified in the PX course
outline. Absences during a placement must be made up before the end of semester at times
negotiated between the pre-service teacher and mentor teacher. A medical certificate or other
appropriate documentation should be provided to the centre director/manager and the
professional experience office for any absence of 2 days or more, along with written advice of the
agreed make-up days.

The program manager must approve any significant changes to a pre-service teacher’s placement
schedule in writing.

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In the event of industrial action by centre staff including the mentor teacher, the pre- service
teacher should withdraw from the centre for the duration of the action and notify the professional
experience office. A pre-service teacher should never assume the duties of a teacher participating
in the action. Absences related to prolonged industrial action should be discussed with the
professional experience office.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Pre-service teachers are guests in ECE centres and their behaviour may affect opportunities for
future pre-service teachers. Pre-service teachers are expected to be punctual, maintain
professional communication (oral, written and electronic) with mentor teachers and peers and to
demonstrate a capacity to work collaboratively and display attitudes that support professional
behaviour. Pre-service teachers should dress appropriately for their centre context, recognising
that expectations differ between contexts. Courteous staff room and car park usage, contribution
to coffee funds and care with equipment and resources are further examples of sensible and
appropriate conduct. Inappropriate remarks (verbal and written) regarding children, staff and
schools/centres must be avoided under all circumstances.

Pre-service teachers should strictly avoid giving personal details to children. Physical contact with
the intention to punish, discipline or restrain children, or contact which could be misinterpreted as
of a sexual nature should be strictly avoided. Pre-service teachers must ensure that their mobile
phone is turned off during planning, teaching and evaluative sessions and all school/centre
meetings.
Pre-service teachers should also be aware of:

Victorian Teaching Profession Code of Conduct:
https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/35604/Code-of-Conduct-2016.pdf

Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics:
http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/our-publications/eca-code-ethics/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Expectations about pre-service teacher professional behaviour extend to use of social media where
there may be a connection to your work or studies. Pre-service teachers should consider their
conduct in public forums outside the school such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter,
which are easily accessed by children and school students. Pre-service teachers are advised to
ensure they are not represented inappropriately in social media and that private domains are used
for personal interactions using this media. Under no circumstances can pre- service teachers make
any comment about a centre; its staff, children or families; in social media.

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PROFESSIONAL DRESS
Pre-service teachers are expected to dress appropriately and present themselves in a professional
manner. ECE services may have dress codes that exclude, for example, jeans, thongs, body piercing
ornaments, to which pre-service teachers are expected to adhere.

FAMILIARITY WITH CENTRE POLICIES
Pre-service teachers should ensure that they are familiar with the service’s policies and practices for
managing children’s behaviour and for health and safety issues, including playground accidents. Pre-
service teachers should contribute to the cost of photocopying for personal use, if asked to do so.
Pre-service teachers need to be clear about the use of and safe practices for digital devices, including
phones.

ASSESSMENT

Regularly discuss your teaching performance with your mentor teacher and keep a record of any
feedback. You have a responsibility to seek feedback on your performance. If you are unclear about
the feedback, clarify with your mentor teacher in a professional and courteous manner. Discuss
issues and concerns with your mentor teacher and with the centre director/manager and make all
reasonable attempts to find solutions to problems. There should be no surprises when you receive
your End of Placement report.

Each professional experience course will have accompanying assessment tasks that may require you
to conduct specific data collection during the professional practice experience, these are detailed in
your course guides on Canvas and you must ensure that you have a clear understanding of what is
required.

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES OR WITHDRAWING FROM A PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT
Any serious problems in a professional experience need to be addressed quickly to ensure the
interests of all stakeholders are maintained. If pre-service teachers or mentor teachers experience
difficulties of any nature during a placement, the issues should be discussed with centre
director/manager and reported to the RMIT course coordinator as soon as possible. In many cases,
the RMIT Course coordinator can assist with strategies to resolve issues or help to negotiate
appropriate modifications. If the issues cannot be dealt with at the centre level, the course
coordinator and/or Program Manager will be contacted, as necessary.

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PROCESS OF GENERAL ENQUIREYS

PROCES FOR CRITICAL INCIDENTS

Pre-service teachers may also like to meet with an RMIT Student Counsellor for a confidential
discussion of resources, adjustments and services to support learning. See:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/counselling

If a Pre-service teacher fails to attend their scheduled placement or withdraws from a placement
without approval from the Program Manager, this will be deemed a termination of placement and
will be recorded as a fail, unless there are extenuating circumstances. The pre- service teacher will
be identified as at risk of failing to maintain satisfactory progress and managed according to RMIT
assessment policy.

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STUDENT CONFIDENTIALITY AND AUTHORISATION
Confidentiality of centre and children’s information must always be maintained. References to
specific children and centres should be deleted when reproducing examples and case studies.
Collection of children’s work for sample illustration must be authorised by the mentor teacher and,
where possible, the parent. Children may only be photographed, audio or videotaped with prior
parental/ legal guardian permission; any video or images of children are the property of the Centre
and are not to be removed from the premises.

TAKING RESOURCES AND STUDENT WORK FROM CENTRES
Any books or resources borrowed from centres during the placement must be done so with
permission from the centre and returned before the end of the placement. Any costs related to loss
or damage of centre property use is the pre-service teacher’s responsibility. Electronic resources
remain the property of each centre and can only be downloaded with permission from the centre.
Commitments to assess children's work must also be discharged and any work returned before the
end of the placement. Course results may be withheld pending return of resources or children’s work
to the centre.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ROLE OF THE CENTRE MENTOR TEACHER
During the professional experience the mentor teacher is the main source of professional support
and guidance for the pre-service teacher. The mentor teacher:

         •    Is a consistent, positive teacher role model, with sound knowledge of curriculum and
              effective teaching practice;
         •    Communicates effectively about the service requirements and the pre-service teachers’
              responsibilities;
         •    Familiarises him or herself with the placement requirements and contacts the course
              coordinator prior to the pre-service teacher commencing placement if there are any
              queries or misunderstandings. Mentor Teacher professional development may be
              offered by RMIT - online or face to face - from time to time and we expect the Mentor
              Teacher to attend these events wherever possible;
         •    Provides timely and detailed feedback to pre-service teachers on their progress and
              provides support when needed;
         •    Challenges pre-service teachers to critically analyse their practice and encourages them
              to seek solutions to the problems and challenges of situations/issues as they arise;
         •    Encourages discussions about teaching pedagogy and associated theories and
              philosophies;

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         •    Explains expectations to the pre-service teacher including start and finish times, break
              times, dress code, mobile phone policy, car parking and attendance at meetings;
         •    Collects the confidential Emergency Contact form and course information from the pre-
              service teacher;
         •    Familiarises the pre-service teacher with the organisation of the centre, including daily
              organisation, management structure, meeting and other schedules;
         •    Ensures the pre-service teacher is informed of Work Safety regulations, especially
              emergency procedures; and
         •    Adheres to regulations of pre-service teachers attending excursions. The pre-service
              teacher may accompany children as part of the adult ratio for outings, but they must be
              in the company of a trained adult.

The process of developing pre-service teachers is the responsibility of both the University and the
mentor teacher, together. There are some aspects of a pre-service teachers’ development that can
be initiated at university but can only be developed in the context of professional experience. Some
examples are observation and assessment processes in order to respond appropriately to the
learning interests and needs of infants, toddlers and young children, and implementing both planned
and spontaneous pedagogical experiences based on these insights. Please do not expect your pre-
service teacher to be a fully-fledged teacher.

It is important that if problems arise during the placement, or you are not satisfied with the pre-
service teacher’s progress that you discuss these concerns with the course coordinator. If your
concerns persist or if you feel the pre-service teacher’s progress is unsatisfactory, you must indicate
this on the Interim Placement Report form. The ECE mentor must then contact the course
coordinator as soon possible to arrange a support visit. The pre-service teacher must be made aware
that they are at risk of failing the placement and be given enough time to improve their
performance.

PROTOCOLS FOR SUPPORTING PRE-SERVICE TEACHER PROGRESS
Pre-service teachers should meet with their mentor teachers to discuss their teaching performance
during their placement, including a mid-placement review meeting. If either the mentor teacher or
pre-service teacher has concerns, an Interim Report form should be completed and emailed to the
course coordinator so that further supportive action, such as a visit by the course coordinator, can
be taken.

END OF PLACEMENT REPORT
At the end of placement pre-service teachers must receive a completed end of placement report
from the mentor teacher which focusses on identified competencies for each placement. The report
needs to be discussed and signed by both the mentor teacher and pre-service teacher. The overall
assessment needs to be satisfactory to complete the placement. A copy of the signed completed form
needs to be uploaded to the course website and InPlace by the pre-service teacher.

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DELAYED OR DEFERRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pre-service teachers must complete the number of placement days specified for the course in the
semester of enrolment. Days cannot be scheduled where they conflict with RMIT University classes.
Failure to complete the number of days or minimum teaching time within the semester of enrolment
will result in a fail grade.

On occasion, pre-service teachers face difficulties that mean that they, or teaching staff, consider
that they are unable or unprepared to undertake their placement. Examples of such situations are:

    •    Where a pre-service teacher has a mental or physical illness, which severely limits their
         capacities for a time-limited period.
    •    Where a pre-service teacher has been selected for the program and subsequently found to
         need further support in communication/language skills.
    •    Where pre-service teachers have not completed the required academic work (or briefing
         sessions) prior to the beginning of placement.

If pre-service teachers consider they are in such a situation, they should in the first instance, consider
enrolling in the relevant course in a different semester and in the case of mental or physical illness,
approach the Equitable Learning Service for advice. In all such cases the Program Manager should be
consulted.

TERMINATION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
When on Professional Experience we expect all pre-service teachers to act professionally. A
placement may be terminated at the discretion of the Centre Director where that conduct
contravenes the Student conduct policy. For example, if you:

    •    Behave in a manner that is indecent or offensive to the extent that it is likely to make any
         others feel unsafe in the RMIT learning and working environment;
    •    Harass, intimidate or bully any person (or attempts to);
    •    Wilfully, recklessly or negligently engage in a course of action that causes or may cause
         physical or psychological harm or arouses apprehension or fear, either directly or indirectly,
         physically, verbally, electronically or by any other means; and
    •    Engage in any other conduct, whether within or outside RMIT premises, that may be
         prejudicial to the good order and discipline of RMIT or is likely to bring RMIT into disrepute.

For the complete Student conduct policy: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-
management/policies/student-conduct-policy

General misconduct will be forwarded to a senior officer in the School of Education. General
misconduct and academic misconduct may result in expulsion or suspension from the program.

If you make a unilateral decision to terminate your placement without having completed the
mandated total teaching days, or without consulting the PX Team, you will fail the Professional
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Experience Course you are enrolled in. You will be identified as "At Risk" as per the Assessment and
Assessment Flexibility policy.

If a placement is terminated at an early stage, the Program manager will carefully review the situation
and the learning needs of the pre-service teacher and make recommendations about:
     • Opportunity to repeat the placement.
     • Special requirements in relation to placement.
     • Requirements in relation to course enrolment policy.
     • Nature of the learning environment, and appropriate work.
     • Pass on this information to the centre director/centre manager.

UNRESOLVED CONCERNS
Very occasionally, pre-service teachers may have issues or concerns about their Professional
Experience. Where issues between a pre-service teacher and mentor teacher cannot be resolved the
first course of action is to discuss the concerns or issues with the centre director/centre manager. If
this fails to resolve the issue, the pre-service teacher should contact the Program manager and
provide an explanation of the issue in writing using Expression of Concern Form (see Forms Section
of handbook). This may prompt a visit by an RMIT staff member to provide additional support.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE POLICIES
PLACEMENT POLICY
All pre-service teachers undertake placement in a registered centre.
Pre-service teachers undertake placement according to the following guidelines:

    1. Pre-service teachers do not undertake placement in a centre where they are employed at (or
       have been employed at).
    2. Pre-service teachers do not undertake placement in a centre their children attend.
    3. Pre-service teachers do not undertake placement in a centre at which a relative is
       employed.
    4. Pre-service teachers do not undertake placement in a centre where they or anyone close to
       them has a financial interest.
    5. Pre-service teachers cannot arrange for their children to be placed in the same
       centre as themselves during their placement.
    6. Pre-service teachers cannot be paid whilst on placement.

Special needs or circumstances are considered when arranging placements. However, special
arrangements must meet course requirements and contribute to the pre-service teacher’s
successful development as an educator or practitioner capable of participating fully in the
responsibilities of the profession.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with/us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/entry-
requirements/education-teaching

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
HEALTH PRECAUTIONS
Pre-service teachers are advised to take the following protective measures regarding their own
health while on placement:
   • Ensure immunisation against Whooping Cough, Chicken Pox, Hepatitis, Measles,
       Poliomyelitis, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Rubella are up to date.
   • Ensure that you are physically and mentally well during placement.
   • Take particular care with personal hygiene while on placement.

PRESCHOOL/CENTRE OHS INDUCTION

Pre-service teachers should ensure that they are aware of:

     •    Occupational health and safety procedures in the centre and on relevant excursions.
     •    Accident, first aid and emergency procedures and responsible staff.
     •    Policies relating to allergies and anaphylactic shock.
     •    Staff and children duty of care, welfare and discipline policies.
     •    Privacy legislation requirements.
     •    Professional expectations of student teachers.
     •    Policies regarding daily arrival and departure, leaving the centre during working hours and
          authorised access outside normal working hours.
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Pre-service teachers should actively seek this information if it is not provided. In the event of a
medical emergency, pre-service teachers should offer emergency first aid commensurate with their
first aid qualifications and experience and/or contact an ambulance or medical assistance
immediately. All Occupational Health and Safety incidents in which pre-service teachers are involved
should be reported to the preschool/centre and the RMIT University PX Office.

The process steps if an accident or incident occurs during a WIL activity are:
       • Manage Incident
       • Manage Accident

All accidents and incidents should be reported in PRIME and in InPlace.

DISCRIMINATION, SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND BULLYING

Discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying are unlawful in all work and education environments.
If a pre-service teacher feels they have been discriminated against, sexually harassed or bullied by
someone employed by a centre or organisation at which they are on placement or by a student or
client of the placement organisation, the University’s Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Bullying
Prevention Advisers can provide support and advice. Similarly, if a staff member or child at a
placement claims that they have been discriminated against, sexually harassed or bullied by a pre-
service teacher, RMIT University can aid.

At RMIT, we are committed to providing a respectful and safe place to study and work. If you are
feeling unsafe or unsure what to do about threatening or unwanted behaviour, you can talk to us
about your concerns and options - even if the behaviour happened off campus.

If you or someone you know has experienced unwanted or threatening behaviour - including sexual
harassment or assault, please contact Safer Community at RMIT:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/safer-community

INSURANCE COVER

Pre-service teachers are covered by the RMIT University's Student Accident Insurance policy whilst
they are participating in and travelling directly to or from authorised placements. Pre-service
teachers who are not officially enrolled in a placement course are not covered by the university’s
policy. For further information, please see:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/work-integrated-learning/important-
requirements-and-details.

Pre-service teachers are not eligible for Work-cover because they are not employees, they are
covered by RMIT Student Accident Insurance.

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PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS LIABILITY

Pre-service teachers should not be left in sole charge of children and should not take over the roles
of mentor teachers who are absent. This includes non-teaching activities such as excursions. The
legal responsibility for a class or group of children being taught by a pre-service teacher rests with
the mentor teacher. Similarly, pre-service teachers should not represent themselves as fully qualified
teachers under any circumstances.

IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE AT RMIT

If you or others require immediate assistance relating to mental wellbeing, such as overwhelming
stress or thoughts of harming yourself or others call:

RMIT Connect (business hours) RMIT                   Telephone 9925 5000
Student Crisis Line (after hours)                    Telephone 1300 305 737
                                                     Text 0488 884 16

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                    APPENDICES - RMIT FORMS

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                                      Schedule - ONGOING STUDENT UNDERTAKING FOR ALL WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING
                                      ACTIVITIES

1 Student Name            [Insert]                                                                S-number     [Insert]
2 Activity                • As outlined in Handbook relevant to RMIT Program at https://sites.rmit.edu.au/educationplacements/
                          • Such other activities as agreed from time to time, at the relevant Partner’s instruction directed at the Student
                             obtaining experience, training & skills relevant to the Program of study.
3 RMIT Contact            Jenelle Graham, WIL Coordinator and Placement Administrator,
                          education.placements@rmit.edu.au, 9925 7974
4 Program name            [Insert]
Year Level                [Insert]                     Program Code           [Insert]                   Year signed        [Insert]
 5 Intellectual Property (IP) ownership
 IP includes intellectual property rights, inventions & improvements, trademarks, copyright materials, designs, & the right to apply for
 such or register such rights, & any materials, plans, drawings, models, prototypes, structures, products, specimens, software, reports,
 research projects, documents, publications or communications. To the extent this Agreement is inconsistent with RMIT’s IP Policy, this
 Agreement prevails.
 Partner owns IP
(a) The Student assigns all right, title & interest to the IP they create in the course of the Activity to the Partner, except that the Student
      retains their background IP, & their copyright in any thesis relating to the Activity. The Student will do all such acts to effect this
      assignment, including executing any required documents.
(b) To the extent permitted by law, the Student consents to acts which would otherwise infringe their moral rights (e.g. right of
      attribution of authorship & integrity & right against misattribution) in relation to the assigned IP.
(c) Subject to the Partner’s reasonable instructions to maintain confidentiality & privacy:
       i. the Student may submit & publish their thesis; &
       ii. the Partner grants the Student a royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive licence to use & reproduce the assigned IP for the
           Student’s assessment (including projects, assignments, & reports), and, for use in the Student’s resumes or online folios.
      The Partner’s instructions may include a reasonable time limit on publishing IP to the general public, or removing commercially
      sensitive or identifying information.
 RMIT & the partner have agreed that the Partner will provide              f) apply for, obtain or otherwise complete any required
 opportunities for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Activities for                 approvals, licences, immunisations, police checks, working
 Students of RMIT. Pursuant to that agreement, this Undertaking is               with children checks or registrations of they are necessary for
 made by the Student in favour of RMIT & the Partner. It applies to              the Activity or reasonably required by the Partner, in
 all WIL Activities the student undertakes as part of their studies at           accordance with the required timelines, which may be prior
 RMIT.                                                                           to starting the Activity; & I will inform RMIT if there is any
 The student agrees to:                                                          relevant change in the status of these licences, registrations
 a) undertake the Activity to the best abilities;                                or approvals (including police check) during the relevant
 b) acknowledge RMIT may be required to provide their contact                    period of validity;
       details to Partners for the purpose of the WIL Activities, &        g) consider informing both RMIT & the Partner of any medical
       that such information will be kept confidential by the Partner;           condition or disability that may affect work performance or
 c) endeavour to obtain experience, training & skills in                         require reasonable adjustments by the Partner & RMIT;
       undertaking the Activity as a part of the Program;                  h) enter into an appropriate contract with the Partner if the
 d) comply with the Partner’s policies & rules, including on                     Student is paid for the Activity;
       workplace behaviour, occupational health & safety, & client         i) if the Activity is located outside Australia, register & comply
       or staff confidentiality & privacy, & the Partner’s reasonable            with the requirements of RMIT’s Global Experience Officer;
       directions; as well as all RMIT’s policies, & any manuals or        j) if the Student is studying in Australia under a student visa,
       guidelines provided in relation to the Program & materials                that they have investigated whether the Activity is registered
       relating to participating in WIL Activities which include                 as mandatory hours for their Program on the Commonwealth
       placements, projects or activities;                                       Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
 e) not communicate, publish or release any confidential                         (CRICOS), they have ensured that undertaking the WIL
       information of the Partner or RMIT & will keep all such                   Activity does not impact the status of their visa by exceeding
       information strictly confidential. Confidential information               the maximum working hours allowed under their visa;
       includes personal information or health information, & can          k) acknowledges & accepts that verification of their identity as
       be oral, written or in electronic format. Obligations of Privacy          the maker of this Undertaking is determined by reference to
       & confidentiality continue even after the Activities or the               their email address; and address used to electronically send
       Agreement have ended; & return to the Partner all its                     this Understanding provides the nexus to identify them.
       property & documents at the end of the Activity.
                                                                           Signed sealed & delivered by the Student
                                                                            ☐ I have read & agreed to this Student Undertaking.
                                                                           Signature /type name ________________________________
                                                                                               Date________________________________

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                                Emergency contact form

As a duty of care to both the school setting and the Pre-Service Teacher, it is important that the emergency
contact details are provided at the commencement of each placement.

To ensure that your details are kept confidential, we request that you complete this form and seal it in an
envelope marked the following way:

                     Confidential
                     PRE-SERVICE TEACHER’S NAME
                     RMIT UNIVERSITY
                     To be opened in case of an emergency

In case of an emergency, the School setting will contact the designated person/s listed below. Please ensure
that your supervising teacher site Coordinator receives this form in an envelope upon your arrival.

Pre-Service Teacher’s Name:                                 Date:

Contact Person One:
Name:
Relationship:
Phone Number:
Contact Person Two:
Name:
Relationship:
Phone Number:

In case of an emergency, I (pre-service teacher name) ______________________________________ give the
school setting where I am attending my Professional Experience Course permission to seek medical assistance
or call an ambulance when necessary.

Pre-service Teacher’s Signature

Pre-service Teacher’s Medical Number

Allergies:

Important Medical Information: e.g. Asthmatic, diabetic, etc.

Are you presently on any medication? * Yes * No

Blood group (if known):

 N.B. The above information is confidential, and this form will be collected by the Pre-Service Teacher at the
 conclusion of the placement.

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                           PRE-SERVICE TEACHER EXPRESSION OF CONCERN FORM

This form should be returned to the professional experience office by the pre-service teacher if they have
concern about their placement.

  Pre-service teacher:                                  RMIT Student No:

  EC Centre:                                            Program Code:

  Mentor Teacher:                                       Age range of children:

  Mentor Teacher Email:                                 Mentor Teacher / Centre Ph.:

  Concerns:

Visit from RMIT staff member required ☐

Name:                                  Signature:                  Date:

                         Please send the form to the Professional Experience Team.
                                 Email: education.placements@rmit.edu.au

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                            MENTOR TEACHER EXPRESSION OF CONCERN FORM

This form should be returned to the professional experience team prior to a pre-service teacher being
assessed as Unsatisfactory on the End of Placement Report.

   Pre-service teacher:                                    RMIT student No:

   EC Centre:                                              Program Code:

   Mentor Teacher:                                         Age range of children:

   Mentor Teacher Email:                                   Mentor Teacher / Centre Ph.:

   Concerns:

 Progress Unsatisfactory ☐                   Visit from RMIT staff member required ☐

 Name:                                  Signature:                                  Date:

                          Please send the form to the Professional Experience Team.
                                  Email: education.placements@rmit.edu.au

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                            PLACEMENT TERMINATION FORM

Placement termination form: For use by centre

This form should be returned to education.placements@rmit.edu.au and the Program Manager

   Pre-service teacher:                                    RMIT Student No:

   EC Centre:                                              Program Code:

   Mentor Teacher:                                         Age range of children:

   Mentor Teacher Email:                                   Mentor Teacher / Centre Ph.:

  Reason for terminating the Placement:

   Has the issue been raised prior to termination of placement? If so please provide details e.g. who with,
   when, actions taken.

   Has the issue been raised or discussed with the Course Coordinator? If so, please provide details e.g.
   when, outcome of discussion

 Name:                                      Signature:                                    Date:
                          Please send the form to the Professional Experience Team.
                                  Email: education.placements@rmit.edu.au

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                                INTERIM PLACEMENT REPORT

This form should be completed at the mid-point of placement and returned to the PX Office only if 2 or more
fields are Unsatisfactory (US). If two or more areas are identified as US the PX Office needs to be notified so
that support mechanisms can be put in place. This may include a visit by an RMIT staff member.
Please indicate your opinion of the pre-service teacher’s progress so far and where appropriate provide the
student with improvement strategies.
  Pre-Service Teacher                                  Date

  Early Childhood
  Setting                                              Age range of children

                                                       No. of Days in EC
  Mentor Teacher                                       Setting

  Pre-service teacher to complete:

  RMIT Student ID                                      Program Year-Level

  Home Campus                                          Course Code

Use the following codes to indicate progress: Satisfactory – S; Unsatisfactory - US

  Personal/Professional Qualities                         Progress                       Action Required

  Attendance

  Reliability & punctuality

  Preparation & organisation

  Eagerness to learn & improve

  Ability to fulfil common professional duties

  Additional Comments

Mentor Teacher signature:                                                             Date:

Pre-service Teacher signature:                                                        Date:

                              Please send the form to the Professional Experience Team.
                                      Email: education.placements@rmit.edu.au

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                             TAX INVOICE CLAIM FORM

                                           Payment Terms 30 Days

                                                                 Date:
 EC Site:
                                                                 ABN:

 Address:                                                                         Postcode:

 EC Email:                                           Ph.:                         Fax:

 Bank Name:                                          Account Name:
                                                               Please note we cannot accept personal
 BSB:                       Account No:                        bank details
   Mentor Teacher           Pre-service Teacher                                    No of
       Name                        Name              Program     Placement Date     Days     Amount

 Centre Director/Manager:                           Email:
 Payment Details (Exclusive of GST)                                                  Sub Total $
                                                                                         + 10%
 Mentor Teacher: $25 per day per Pre-service Teacher                                           $
                                                                                           GST
 Centre Director/Manager: $1.50 per day per Student Teacher
                                                                                         TOTAL $

 Please attach pre-service teacher placement report/s and return to:
 RMIT Reply Paid 2476, Professional Experience Team, RMIT School of Education, Melbourne, 8060 (no
 stamp required)
 Fax: 03 9925 6623 / Ph.: 03 9925 7944
 Email: education.placements@rmit.edu.au

               Please retain a copy of Tax Invoice Claim Form for centre account reconciliation

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                            PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ACCEPTANCE FORM 1
                                  Please ensure you have three copies of the Acceptance Form
                Original copy: scanned & emailed to education.placements@rmit.edu.au
         Copy 1: retained by the pre-service teacher Copy 2: retained by the EC education setting
 RMIT Student teacher to complete this section:

 Program Title: Graduate Diploma Early Childhood Education (GD204)
 Course Code: TCHE2684         Course Name: Being in the Early Years Praxis (15 days required)
                               3-5 years

 23-Mar              24-Mar                                   26-Mar
 30-Mar              31-Mar              1-Apr                2-Apr                3-Apr
 6-Apr               7-Apr                                    9-Apr

 20-Apr            21-Apr              22-Apr                 23-Apr               24-Apr
 27-Apr            28-Apr                                     30-Apr
 4-May             5-May               6-May                  7-May                8-May
 11-May            12-May                                     14-May
 18-May            19-May                                     21-May
 RMIT Student teacher to complete this section:
 Name:                                                            Student ID#:

 Preferred Name:                                                  Mobile #:
 RMIT Email Address:

 I am aware and accept the requirements outlined in this Professional Experience Program. I have
 read the relevant Professional Experience Program Handbook in relation to Professional Code of
 Conduct, Policies and Assessment.
 RMIT Student Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _____________

 Educational Setting to complete this section:
 Setting Name:

 Address:                                                                        Postcode:

 Email:                                                       Telephone #:
 Name of Centre Director/Coordinator/Manager:
 Mentor teacher to complete this section:
 Details of mentor teacher directly responsible for mentoring and supervising pre-service teacher.
 Name:                                                        Contact #:
 Email Address:
 Declaration:
 I confirm that ____________________________________________________agrees to offer a
 place in your establishment for this RMIT student for a Professional Experience Placement
 between the dates of ____/____/____ to ____/____/____ on the negotiated terms listed above.
 Signature:                                                                Date:

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                              PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ACCEPTANCE FORM 2
                     Please ensure you have three copies of the Acceptance Form
              Original copy: scanned & emailed to education.placements@rmit.edu.au
       Copy 1: retained by the pre-service teacher Copy 2: retained by the EC education setting
 RMIT Student teacher to complete this section:

 Program Title: Graduate Diploma Early Childhood Education (GD204)
 Course Code: TCHE2686         Course Name: Becoming in the Early Years – Child in
                               Community (10 days required) Birth- 2 years

 20-Jul              21-Jul              22-Jul               23-Jul               24-Jul

 27-Jul              28-Jul              29-Jul               29-Jul               30-Jul

 3-Aug               4-Aug               5-Aug                6-Aug                7-Aug

 10-Aug              11-Aug              12-Aug               13-Aug               14-Aug

 RMIT Student teacher to complete this section:
 Name:                                                            Student ID#:

 Preferred Name:                                                  Mobile #:
 RMIT Email Address:

 I am aware and accept the requirements outlined in this Professional Experience Program. I have
 read the relevant Professional Experience Program Handbook in relation to Professional Code of
 Conduct, Policies and Assessment.
 RMIT Student Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _____________

 Educational Setting to complete this section:
 Setting Name:

 Address:                                                                        Postcode:

 Email:                                                       Telephone #:
 Name of Centre Director/Coordinator/Manager:
 Mentor teacher to complete this section:
 Details of mentor teacher directly responsible for mentoring and supervising pre-service teacher.
 Name:                                                        Contact #:
 Email Address:
 Declaration:
 I confirm that ____________________________________________________agrees to offer a
 place in your establishment for this RMIT student for a Professional Experience Placement
 between the dates of ____/____/____ to ____/____/____ on the negotiated terms listed above.
 Signature:                                                                Date:

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                            PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ACCEPTANCE FORM 3
                                Please ensure you have three copies of the Acceptance Form
              Original copy: scanned & emailed to education.placements@rmit.edu.au
       Copy 1: retained by the pre-service teacher Copy 2: retained by the EC education setting
 RMIT Student teacher to complete this section:

 Program Title: Graduate Diploma Early Childhood Education (GD204)
 Course Code: TCHE2687         Course Name: Belonging in the Early Years – Praxis
                               (20 days required) 3-5 years

 17-Aug              18-Aug              19-Aug               20-Aug               21-Aug
                                         26-Aug               27-Aug               28-Aug

                                         9-Sept               10-Sept              11-Sept
                                         16-Sept              17-Sept              18-Sept
                                         23-Sept              24-Sept              25-Sept
                                         30-Sept              1-Oct                2-Oct
 5-Oct             6-Oct
 RMIT Student teacher to complete this section:
 Name:                                                            Student ID#:

 Preferred Name:                                                  Mobile #:
 RMIT Email Address:
 I am aware and accept the requirements outlined in this Professional Experience Program. I have
 read the relevant Professional Experience Program Handbook in relation to Professional Code of
 Conduct, Policies and Assessment.
 RMIT Student Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _____________

 Educational Setting to complete this section:
 Setting Name:

 Address:                                                                        Postcode:

 Email:                                                       Telephone #:
 Name of Centre Director/Coordinator/Manager:
 Mentor teacher to complete this section:
 Details of mentor teacher directly responsible for mentoring and supervising pre-service teacher.
 Name:                                                        Contact #:
 Email Address:
 Declaration:
 I confirm that ____________________________________________________agrees to offer a
 place in your establishment for this RMIT student for a Professional Experience Placement
 between the dates of ____/____/____ to ____/____/____ on the negotiated terms listed above.
 Signature:                                                                Date:

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                                PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ATTENDANCE DIARY

RMIT Early Childhood Student to Complete
Course Name:                                                                         Course Code: TCHE
Student Name:                                                                        Student Number:
Name of Educational
Setting:
       Date of                Attendance                 Total Hours per day              Mentor’s Signature
     Attendance                                        (minimum 7 hours /day
                    Morning session     Afternoon
                    to lunch break       Session        excluding lunch break
                    Start    Finish   Start   Finish

      Example       9:30     12:30    1:00    5:00               7                              A N Other
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
If Pre-Service Teacher is absent for any reason, please do not sign for that that day, but write absent.
Note: Pre- Service Teachers should be in attendance for 7 hours per day. If in a sessional preschool where this is not
possible, extra days will need to be added to make up hours.

                        Please attach this form with the Professional Experience Assessment Report.

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