Apply for a Co-op placement

When to apply for a placement

Co-op placements are usually undertaken from second year. The timing of yours will depend on your course structure and the pre-requisites required. For most courses, you'll need to complete 120 credit points, or 105 credit points plus your Professional Identity unit, before you start your placement.

Once you're enrolled in your pre-requisites, we’ll send you a link to the Co-op Placement Portal. You should start reviewing placement opportunities on the portal and applying for positions straight away. It's okay to complete your placement earlier than it appears in your course structure.

How to find a placement

You're responsible for finding and applying for placements that are aligned with your area of study and advertised on the Co-op Placement Portal. It's essential to start early so you can lock in your preferred placement. 

Log in with your usual Federation password, then select ‘Placement opportunities’ from the menu and filter by keyword, location, type or category.

Not sure what to choose? All placements are from trusted industry partners – they have our tick of approval. So all you need to do is keep an open mind and think about what you’d like to get out of the experience. Remember, you can apply for as many co-op placements as you like.