This agreement lists the conditions and obligations under which you will undertake work integrated learning (WIL) at Southern Cross University. It is important that you read this carefully and understand our expectations, prior to and during WIL, including your code of conduct.

You can complete this form online in Sonia > Forms

It is your responsibility to notify the WIL Unit immediately if you become aware of anything that may adversely affect WIL or your fitness to practice.

All certificates with a charge or listed conviction must be uploaded in Sonia. Once uploaded the Fit to Practice team will forward your certificate to the Faculty of Health Faculty Exemption Committee for an internal risk assessment.

• You must apply online through an accredited organisation and a list of accredited providers can be found on the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)
• National Police Check by CV Check is recommended by students. This providers has a streamlined process with most results returned within three (3) business days.
• Your National Police Certificate (NPC) must:
  • State that it is a National or Australian-wide check
  • Include your full name and date of birth
  • List the same name that is recorded within the university
  • State ‘complete disclosure’ if issued by the Australian Federal Police, (partial or standard will not be accepted).  If partial or standard, you will need to apply for a new certificate.

• At times you may be required to apply for additional NPC’s throughout your course which will be dependent on your allocated site
• You must retain the original email/certificate for verification by your allocated site if required.

This is a continuous checking service for those carrying out child-related work in New South Wales.

This is a continuous checking service for those carrying out child-related work in Queensland.

• If you have a valid Qld Blue Card you don’t need to apply again.
• If you are currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in the same discipline that you are studying, you do not need to apply. Instead, upload evidence of your registration in Sonia.
• If you are not living in Qld or near the NSW/Qld border you will need to apply via a Blue Card remote pack
• Most blue card applications with no criminal history or concerning information are processed within 28 days business days and will arrive by post up to 21 business days after the application has been approved.
• Further information on how to apply for a QLD Blue Card as a student or volunteer can be found below:

Step 1: Obtain a Qld Department of Transport and Main Road (TMR) Customer Reference Number (CRN)

Step 2: Register for an online account

• If successful, you will be provided with your online registration account number
• Upload your account number (this is not your CRN) to Sonia so that the Fit to Practice team can create a link with Blue Card Services. 
• You cannot continue with your online application until the link has been established by the Fit to Practice team
• You will be notified by SMS or email once the link has been successful

Step 3: Apply for a Qld Blue Card using the online application portal

• Ensure you select that you are a student applying for a Qld Blue Card and that you have successfully been linked to Southern Cross University

This is a continuous checking service for those carrying out child-related work in their state of residence (excluding NSW and Qld).

For further information, please refer to the rules and information specific to your state.

Acceptable forms of evidence include:

• Documented history of age-appropriate course of hepatitis B vaccination (NOT an accelerated course)

AND/OR*

• Anti-HBs greater than or equal to 10 IU/mL (serology)

*Evidence of hepatitis B vaccination and serology is only required if allocated to a NSW Health facility.

Nursing and Midwifery students

You are required to provide evidence via a Medicare or general practitioner statement.

All other students

You are required to provide evidence of vaccination records and/or serology in addition to completing the Vaccine Preventable Diseases Verification form, found below under Forms for download.

Acceptable forms of evidence include:

• Documented history of two doses of vaccine

Nursing and Midwifery students

You are required to provide evidence via a Medicare or general practitioner statement.

All other students

You are required to provide evidence of vaccination records and/or serology in addition to completing the Vaccine Preventable Diseases Verification form, found below under Forms for download.

Acceptable forms of evidence include:

• Documented history of one adult dose of dTpa within the past ten years

Nursing and Midwifery students

You are required to provide evidence via a Medicare or general practitioner statement.

All other students

You are required to provide evidence of vaccination records and/or serology in addition to completing the Vaccine Preventable Diseases Verification form, found below under Forms for download.

Acceptable forms of evidence include:

• Two documented doses of MMR vaccine at least one month apart

OR

• Positive IgG (serology) for each of MMR

OR

• Birth date before 1966

Nursing and Midwifery students

You are required to provide evidence via a Medicare or general practitioner statement.

All other students

You are required to provide evidence of vaccination records and/or serology in addition to completing the Vaccine Preventable Diseases Verification form, found below under Forms for download.

Acceptable forms of evidence include:

• Documented history of age-appropriate course of varicella vaccination (including zoster)

OR

• Positive IgG (serology) for varicella

Nursing and Midwifery students

You are required to provide evidence via a Medicare or general practitioner statement.

All other students

You are required to provide evidence of vaccination records and/or serology in addition to completing the Vaccine Preventable Diseases Verification form, found below under Forms for download.

Acceptable forms of evidence include:

• Documented history of one dose of current southern hemisphere seasonal influenza vaccine.

Nursing and Midwifery students

You are required to provide evidence via a Medicare or general practitioner statement.

All other students

You are required to provide evidence of vaccination records and/or serology in addition to completing the Vaccine Preventable Diseases Verification form, found below under Forms for download.

You are required to complete the relevant Tuberculosis Assessment Tool, found in the Forms for download section below.

Further testing and/or health assessment may be required, depending on your responses within the form and personal circumstance.

This certification is only accepted from selected professional bodies or National Recognised Training organisations with the following registration codes:

Further information about Mask Fit testing can be found in our Frequently asked questions FAQs

This is your form of university identification that must be worn when undertaking all work-integrated learning activities.

More information on how to apply can be found on the Student ID card webpage.

Hand hygiene is a fundamental part of patient care to prevent the spread of infections and contamination of the healthcare environment.

You are required to complete online modules to receive this certificate.

All student health care workers of a discipline that undertakes exposure to prone procedures (EPPs) are required to complete this form.

Further information can be found in the Forms for download section below.

Please apply for an NDIS screening as a NSW, Vic or Qld resident, using one of the links below (please search for application details if a resident of another state):

You do not have to pay for your disability worker screening for an unpaid student placement (volunteer).

• NSW resident NDIS screening application
• Qld resident NDIS screening application
• Victoria resident NDIS screening application

1. Select Southern Cross University as "employer"
2. The Fit to Practice team will review your application and you will have to wait for your NDIS clearance.
3. Once you have received your NDIS clearance please upload an image/document of your NDIS clearance into Sonia on the Checks Tab.