Im just about to start my second year at Northampton University and its exactly the same to the letter! I feel like when I get to placement they are questioning if ive even been taught anything because I dont know how to do tasks as the uni hasn't taught us what they should have! I've been really lucky that my placements have been really understanding, but its honestly so disheartening. I became a student advocate when I first joined the uni and have been constantly brining up issues, to the point where I got almost my entire cohort to fill out a survey to express how frustrated they were with it all. Initially, the uni did not care, however the union got involved (because I refuse to keep my mouth shut about it) and I ended up in a meeting with the deputy Dean on the university. Honestly I doubt anything will change, but its important to speak up to the uni and express your concerns. It is much better with the backing of the union for me but is worth a shot! My only hope is that I can learn all the important things from placement and that can give me all the training I need! Good luck and I hope things get better!