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Western Workplace Learning
Workplace Learning
What is Work Placement?
Workplace Learning is an Authority developed endorsed program. ADWPL
A student works
in one or more real workplace/s to develop a set of transferable workplace skills.
How will my placement be successful ? Communicate Be flexible Willing to Travel Positive Attitude Show Motivation Demonstrate Enthusiasm
Work Readiness
Work readiness involves students having what employers call the right attitude. At the most fundamental level this means the student has:
a positive attitude to appropriate personal presentation, being reliable and punctual and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
realistic expectations of the work that an entry-level employee will be able to undertake.
the willingness to be supervised, follow instructions and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as directed
the capacity to function and communicate
appropriately in an adult environment without the support of other students
the confidence to ask questions to clarify
instructions
completed preparatory activities that include OHS awareness and practices, (SAT) acceptable behaviour and student conduct in the workplace (including child protection issues)
Why complete WPL
Gain a depth and variety of Industry experience
Develop employable skills Enhance communication
techniques Assist with secondary
graduation WACE certificate Gain credit for TAFE entry Gain reports on work ethic
Industry Requirements
Each Industry has a variety of work related requirements. These range from:
drug screening to be completed prior to entry to the workplace.
drug and alcohol testing for students in the workplace. These can be done on a random basis.
Safety Awareness Training certification Liquor licenses Police checks Working with Children checks Worksite inductions
Issues
Accessing the workplace PPE Consistent attendance Industry fluctuations Communication Lack of commitment Unrealistic workplace
expectations
Structure at Duncraig Two week block placements Semester 1 Year 11 and 12
23 May – 3 June
Semester 2 Year 12--12 Sept– 23 September Year 11-- 7 Nov- 18 November
Benefits for students Improve understanding of the work environment and
employers expectations
Provide an opportunity to explore possible career options
Increase self understanding, maturity, independence and self confidence
Increase understanding of recruitment practises in the workplace
Enhance opportunities for part time work and casual employment
Provide the opportunity to include the employers evaluation in job and course applications
Requirements
Absence from the workplace 1.Call the employer 2.Call School Darlene Shepherd 9243 9166 or 0401 470 177 3.Call Fiona Gatey 9406 7312 or Email [email protected]
Parents
Parents please support your student.
No unnecessary absence's
Be early not late
Assist with travel
Accreditation Students will be allocated unit equivalents according to the
number of hours in the workplace.
Less than 55 hours = 0 unit equivalents 55 -- 109 hours = 1 unit equivalent
110 – 164 hours = 2 unit equivalents 165 – 219 hours = 3 unit equivalents
220 + hours = 4 unit equivalents.