This document gathers material used in the research project entitled: "The Contribution of VET Student Placement to Innovation in Host Organisations" that was not presented in the main report. The project sought to explore the question, "What is the contribution of the VET student placement process to innovation in host organisations?" This document was produced by the authors based on their research for the main report, and is intended to be an added resource for further information. Contained here are research instruments (interview schedules and survey content), a summary of the research methodology and text developed for an Australian VET Research Association (AVETRA) 2016 conference presentation on conceptions of innovation. [For the full report, "The Contribution of VET Student Placement to Innovation in Host Organisations. NCVER Research Report" see ED575679.]