Placement
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Gain a competitive edge
At Ikon, we recognise that obtaining a degree is just the starting point. Our professional placement is a key feature of selected courses, designed to prepare you for the demands of your professional career. Through a supervised work placement, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world situations, fostering personal growth and development. These opportunities will enable you to gain practical skills, relevant experience, and make meaningful industry connections.
What is Placement?
Professional placement is a structured period of unpaid work within supervised organisations. For Early Childhood Education students, you may even complete placements at your current workplace, providing a level of convenience and flexibility that’s truly valuable.
Our dedicated Placement Advisors will work with you to ensure that you have a successful placement experience. They will match you with suitable industry employers and provide ongoing support to monitor and ensure your well-being and safety of students during your work placements.
For more detailed information and guidelines regarding student placements, please refer to our Placement Policy.
Overview of Placement Requirements
Benefits of Ikon Placements
- Engage in real-world situations: Immerse yourself in the dynamics of a professional work setting. Gain valuable experience in handling real-world scenarios that can’t be recreated in a classroom or simulated environment
- Flexible timing: The duration of placement is tailored to your specific qualification and is typically scheduled towards the end of your course
- A sneak peek into your future: Gain a better understanding of what your role in the future could look like and industry insights to make informed future career decisions
- Enhance your skills: Use this opportunity to refine your interpersonal skills in a real workplace context
- Networking: Build strong professional relationships and expand your career network
- Mentorship: Benefit from the guidance and support provided by your supervisors during your placement
Our Industry Partners
Ikon has a substantial network of industry partners. These companies are well regarded within their respective sectors and provide invaluable insights and experiences from the industry, helping to shape our students’ qualifications with the field’s best practices.
With over 50 industry partners in the Ikon database, and collaborations with a considerable number of industry partners during each professional placement period, our students are presented with numerous opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills.
