Take charge of your career by enrolling in La Trobe University’s Industry Placement Elective subjects. These electives give you the chance to gain real world experience through placements for credit where you will apply your academic knowledge, grow your professional network, and increase your job prospects.
Get Industry-Ready with La Trobe’s Career Centre
The La Trobe Career Centre offers a range of tools to help you find and prepare for your ideal placement. We’re here to support you every step of the way, from your initial search to landing the perfect placement. With these resources, you’ll be ready to put your best foot forward!
- Use the CV Builder to create or optimise your current resume
- Learn how to write a professional cover letter to stand out
- Create your elevator pitch and confidently introduce yourself to employers
- Prepare and practice for interviews with our Interview360 tool
Key information for Industry Placements
If you have elective availability and are interested in undertaking a placement as part of your degree, you have two options:
- Find your own placement
- Apply for an advertised university-sourced placement opportunity
Be sure to submit your applications by the respective deadlines to secure your placement.
I have 1 elective available – Industry Placement Elective Subjects (100-hours)
| Overview: | Complete a 100-hour placement to apply academic learning in a professional environment. Develop key professional skills and gain real-world experience. |
| Subjects: | LTU3IND (undergraduate) LTU5IND (postgraduate – offered in Semester 2 only) |
| Student-sourced dates: | Term 6, 2024: Teaching period: 4 November – 15 December Application Deadline: Wednesday, 23 October 2024 |
| University-sourced dates: | Semester 1, 2025: Teaching period: 3 March – 30 May Application open/close: 16 October – 3 November |
I have more than 1 elective available – Professional Placement Minor Elective Subjects
| Overview: | Undertake elective placement subjects of 100, 200, 300 hours OR complete the full Industry Placement Minor of 400 hours. Build a deeper understanding of industry through scaffolded placements and subject assessments. Develop practical and interpersonal skills for long-term success. |
| Subjects: | Professional Placement 1 – LTU2PP1 Professional Placement 2 – LTU2PP2 Professional Placement 3 – LTU3PP3 Professional Placement 4 – LTU3PP4 |
| Student-sourced dates: | Term 6, 2024: Teaching period: 4 November – 15 December Application Deadline: Wednesday, 23 October 2024 Term 1, 2025: Teaching period: 6 January – 16 February Application Deadline: Wednesday, 11 December 2024 Term 2, 2025: Teaching period: 3 March – 11 April Application Deadline: Friday 14 February 2025 |
| University-sourced dates: | Term 2, 2025: Teaching period: 4 March – 13 April Application open/close: 16 October – 3 November Term 3, 2025: Teaching period: 21 April – 1 June Application open/close: 16 October – 3 November |
Apply now to enhance your Allied Health career readiness
The HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program delivered by Exercise Research Australia is a nationally recognised qualification that, upon satisfactory completion, can be used to apply for paid work while completing your undergraduate degree.
La Trobe first and second-year students who join the Allied Health Assistant (AHA) program will secure 120 hours of industry placement in 2025, which has been approved for enrolment in La Trobe’s 15 credit-point elective – LTU3IND. Find out more
Did you know?
Enrolling in an Industry Placement subject may make you eligible for an Industry Placement Bursary of up to $2,500! Learn more about this fantastic opportunity by visiting our bursary page.
Stay in touch
Keep up to date with placement opportunities, key dates and events:
- Complete the Expression of Interest Form to stay in the loop on all things Industry Placement.
- Follow MyLaTrobe on Instagram for the latest updates and placement news.
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