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Preparing for your field placement

It’s as easy as A, B, C 

Tips for success

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Authorization Documents

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) - can take up to 8 weeks to process. Must be valid for the duration of the field placement.

Medical Assessment Form – can take up to 8 weeks to process.

Standard First Aid & CPR-C Training – 14 to 26 hours of training

For International Students Only – must have Co-op Permit or proof of application of Co-op Permit

Ministry of Labour Training Certificate – complete the Worker Health and Safety Awareness Online Training


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Bio/Profile 

Consent Form – In order to facilitate a Seneca authorized field placement, Seneca is required to collect, use and disclose personal information to assist in establishing the placement, supporting students throughout the placement, and monitoring and evaluating successful completion of the placement.

Address – Ensure local home and mailing address are accurate on Student Home before enrolling in a field placement course.

Student Profile Questionnaire  – Once you have enrolled in your courses, you must complete the Profile Questionnaire.


Clearance by Synergy Gateway Verified

Synergy Gateway Verified (SGV) - Seneca does not review confidential documents. Students must make an appointment with Synergy Gateway Verified to ensure all field placement steps are completed. Synergy will confirm your Medical Clearance and will let the Field Placement know you are ready to be assigned a placement.   

 


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DONE! 

You are ready to be assigned a placement when you have:

Students must complete all the A, B. C steps before starting field placement.  Please note the important deadlines below:

For a Fall 2025 placement

For a Winter 2026 placement

For a Summer 2026 placement 
ECE106 prep students

August 8, 2025

To start placement in September.

December 5, 2025

To start placement in January 2026.

April 10, 2026

To start placement in May 2026.

All other returning students

August 15, 2025

To start placement in September.

 December 5, 2025

To start placement in January 2026.

April 10, 2026

To start placement in May 2026.

Contact Information

Email: senecaecefieldplacements@senecapolytechnic.ca

Newnham Campus

Room D4020 - Newnham Campus Map

King  Campus

Room GH2014 - King Campus Map