This introductory session on the broad topic of work placement management will provide guidance for the support of work placements by practitioners. Participants will be furnished with a basis from which they can develop their own plans and manage the day-to-day challenges likely to be faced in their jobs.

This workshop is the perfect gateway for all work based and placement learning practitioners; work placement managers, officers, administrators and academic placement tutors, particularly those with little experience, who are new to their role, about to be appointed, or those simply wanting a refresher course. The session is designed to introduce all the fundamental aspects of working in the placements field.