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2016 edition
THE WORKPLACE
LEARNING GUIDE
FOR EMPLOYERS
› Your guide to hosting students undertaking workplace
learning programs from NSW public schools and
TAFE NSW Institutes.
This guide introduces the concept of workplace learning,
what’s involved and the support available to parents, carers and students.
Contents 1. About workplace learning
Section 1. About workplace learning 2 This guide introduces you and your
staff to the concepts of workplace
Section 2. How workplace learning works 4 learning. It explains the workplace
learning programs available in NSW
Section 3. Legal requirements 6 public schools, the support available
and documentation
to employers, and your roles and
Section 4. Accidents and emergencies 8 responsibilities when hosting students
in your workplace. It also includes
Section 5. P roviding a safe workplace 8 a summary checklist for employers,
for students both large and small, to help
Section 6. A checklist for employers 10 guide you through the workplace
learning process.
Section 7. Important contacts 12
What is workplace learning?
Workplace learning programs form part of the NSW
secondary school curriculum. They enable students
to spend a planned period of time − usually a week
− in the workplace, gaining practical experience,
assisting their career choices and building their
industry skills.
Workplace learning is available to students in
Years 9,10,11 and 12. Students are generally placed
”
in an industry of their choice, reflecting the type
of work they plan to do after completing their
Work experience acts as a studies. For some students workplace learning is
vital link between young people their very first experience of the workplace while
others have done many hours of paid work in their
and the world of business, so it part-time jobs.
is my firm belief that employers
should play their part to ensure What kinds of workplace learning
young people’s first experience programs are there?
of work is both challenging NSW secondary schools offer two main types of
and rewarding.” Host employer workplace learning program − work experience
and mandatory work placement for students
studying Higher School Certificate (HSC) vocational
education and training (VET) courses. Most
students have the chance to participate in at
least one of these programs during their time at
high school.
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Work experience Work placement is a compulsory
These programs are usually undertaken by students
HSC requirement for the
in Years 9 or 10 with some opportunities in Years following Industry Curriculum
11 and 12. Framework (ICF) courses:
Work experience provides a general introduction • Automotive
to the ‘world of work’.
• Business Services
Young people are able to:
• Construction
• observe a variety of work being done • Electrotechnology
• undertake supervised work appropriate to • Entertainment Industry
their skill level
• Financial Services
• ask questions about the workplace
• Hospitality
• gain general skills related to being at work
• Human Services
• learn how enterprises work and how to
be enterprising • Information and Digital Technology
• complete course assignments relevant to the • Metal and Engineering
industry or workplace • Primary Industries
• find out about careers and training and • Retail Services
employment opportunities • Tourism, Travel and Events
• fine-tune their career aspirations and career
and transition planning.
How long will the student spend in
HSC VET work placement your workplace?
Work placement programs are intended for This varies. Students usually spend a week with
students enrolled in Higher School Certificate (HSC) an employer but shorter or longer placements are
industry-recognised courses. These vocational possible. Some students come to a workplace for
education and training (VET) courses may be half or one day per week for an extended period
delivered by the school, a TAFE NSW Institute of time. HSC VET students are generally required to
or by a private or community registered training complete two weeks of work placement over two
organisation contracted by the school. years, each week with a different employer.
Work placement ensures that these students spend
a period of time as voluntary workers in a relevant Preparing Secondary Students for Work
workplace. Employers supervise the students as they The national framework is available at:
practise and extend the specific industry skills they http://www.pssfw.myskills.gov.au/the-framework/
have learned in their course work.
”
During their work placement, students work
towards gaining specific industry competencies. Through workplace
They are assessed by teachers. Students achieving learning we get to see what
competency receive an industry-specific VET
young people are learning in
qualification that is recognised throughout Australia.
their courses and the talent
that is out there. It’s good
for our industry.”
THE WORKPLACE LEARNING GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS | 3
The benefits for employers
Hosting students allows you to: In the case of work experience, students may
make their own approach to an employer for a
• participate in the education, career
workplace position and then submit the position
development and vocational training of young
to their school for approval. For HSC ICF VET
people in your community.
work placements, the approach may come from a
• talk to students about your industry, its career Work Placement Service Provider which is funded
paths and future directions. to negotiate and coordinate these mandatory
• promote the attitudes and skills you want in placements. See box below.
your workforce.
• identify young people with potential for When can workplace learning occur?
your industry. Workplace learning is usually scheduled on
• strengthen your links with the community and weekdays during school or TAFE terms. This can
raise your business profile. be varied for individual students in Years 11 and
12 with the approval of their school or TAFE.
• increase the supervisory, training and For example, a student may wish to extend their
mentoring skills of your staff. skills by undertaking a placement during the
• give students knowledge of the value of school holidays. This does not include the
work and raise the quality of those coming December/January holidays.
into your industry. Restrictions apply to younger students in work
As you will see in this guide, there is plenty of experience programs. Students in Years 9 and 10
support and resources available to host employers. cannot undertake workplace learning during school
If you have any queries or concerns, the school, holidays. Students under 15 years cannot work
TAFE or Work Placement Service Provider is only before 7am or after 6pm.
a phone call away.
Work placement service providers
2. How workplace These local organisations are funded to coordinate
learning works HSC ICF VET work placements, liaising between
schools, TAFE NSW Institutes, private or community
Who organises the programs and registered training organisations and employers.
work placements? You will find they have considerable expertise
and resources to help you provide quality work
Schools generally arrange their own workplace
placements for HSC VET students.
learning programs. Where TAFE or a private
or community registered training organisation They will be able to assist you to complete
delivers the course, they arrange the related the necessary documents and other essential
placements in consultation with the school. An information needed to support a safe placement.
example of a private or community registered You are welcome to contact them directly:
training organisation is NSW Health which delivers Please go to www.workplacement.nsw.edu.au
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) to for their contact details.
school students.
Employers may be approached by the school,
TAFE or private or community registered training
organisation to host students in their workplace.
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What is the general procedure for Who has duty of care?
a placement? The school, TAFE NSW Institute, or private or
community registered training organisation along
Before the placement with the school, maintains a duty of care to
students undertaking workplace learning. They are
Host
employers receive workplace learning guidelines each responsible for deciding if placements are
with essential information about completing suitable, preparing students for workplace learning,
documents to meet the Department’s standards. monitoring the student’s progress and welfare
Workplace
positions are negotiated with employers during the placement and following up with them
and submitted to the school for approval. immediately afterwards. It is the responsibility of
the host employer to provide a safe workplace
Arrangements are confirmed to support
environment and appropriate supervision for the
student safety.
student. Host employers must report WHS issues
Students are matched to a position based on their
or concerns to the school. Parents and carers
course work and/or career planning. Their parents are required to be or to nominate an alternative
or carers sign off on the arrangements. emergency contact for any emergencies that occur
Teachers conduct work ready activities to prepare
outside normal business hours. See Section 4 of
students for the experience. this guide.
During the placement
Providing a richer, deeper, quality
Students
attend the workplace every day of experience - employers share their
the program. tips for success:
Host employers or nominated workplace supervisors
• E ngage the student straight away as the
supervise the students in the workplace, providing
first hour can set the tone for the week.
tasks that are agreed and appropriate and at times,
challenging for the student. • T alk to the student so that they understand
their safety rights and responsibilities.
The employer and workplace supervisor take
action to provide a safe working environment, in • T alk with the student about their current
accordance with the requirements of the Work school work so you can set the work at
Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW), child protection the right skill level for them.
and anti-discrimination legislation. •C
onsider hosting students in pairs to give
Teachers make a supervisory visit or phone
them buddy support to solve problems and
call to the employer and the student to check get the work done.
on their progress, safety and welfare. Where •B
usy students tend to be happier and
relevant, students are assessed for industry-based learn more.
competencies.
• Have a reserve list of jobs for them to do.
Host employers report any incidents involving the
student to the school or TAFE. •D
ebrief with the student at the end of
each day and plan tomorrow’s work.
”
After the placement
Students
record their experiences and review their The placement was an
career preferences and training pathways. opportunity for me to pass
Host employers report on the student’s performance
on my knowledge and skills.
in the workplace.
It was a good experience
Teachers immediately follow up with the students to
ensure maximum benefit and check on student safety. both ways.” Workplace supervisor, Tamworth
THE WORKPLACE LEARNING GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS | 5! All relevant safety, health and welfare legislation that protects employees also
protects students and support staff engaged in workplace learning programs.
Working together: insurance arrangements of the employer apply
the workplace learning partnership to the student. This arrangement must be
negotiated with the employer and approved by
Workplace learning programs are a partnership the school, TAFE or private or community registered
between educators, employers, students and training organisation.
their parents or carers. We seek the input and
approval of all parties in the arrangement of Do I have to sign any documents?
placements, with every party agreeing to certain
roles and responsibilities. Yes. Each student is issued with a Student
Placement Record to document the arrangements
Central to this process is the Student Placement for their placement. This important form allows
Record, a form that records contact details, for information to be shared and approved by all
arrangements and approvals relating to the parties − the student, their parent/carer, the host
student’s placement. Once everyone has completed employer and the school or relevant TAFE or private
their section of the form, copies are held by the or community registered training organisation.
school, host employer, student and the parent or
carer, as well as TAFE or the private or community As an employer, you will be asked to record your
registered training organisation if applicable. workplace details, the student’s working hours,
arrangements for their supervision, the activities
The Student Placement Record also records they will undertake during their placement, any
information regarding any disability, learning pre-training required and the measures you
and support needs, medical condition, allergy are taking to enable them to do the work safely.
or restriction that may affect the safety and To assist you to complete the Student Placement
supervision of the student in the workplace. It will record, please refer to Completion of the
indicate if employers need to make adjustments to Student Placement Record to meet the
accommodate a student’s additional support needs Department’s standards.
or disability.
Once all parties have provided and approved
For further information on employers and the the information on the Student Placement
Student Placement Record, see Section 3 of Record, the Department’s insurance and
this guide. indemnity arrangements for you and the
student are in place. A full copy of the Student
Placement Record with all sections approved will
be provided to you before the placement starts. In
3. Legal requirements the case of mandatory HSC VET work placements,
and documentation Work Placement Service Providers can help
streamline this process for you.
Are the students paid?
”
No. Students on placement are classified as
‘voluntary workers’ and host employers are not
required to make any payment to them under the
It’s our role to inspire young
Federal or State award covering their industry, people to pursue jobs in this
the NSW Annual Holidays Act or the Workers industry. I always try to showcase
Compensation Act. Any payment to the student
may invalidate the Department’s insurance and
an exciting range of work and
indemnity arrangements. aim to provide a balance between
The one exception is where the student uses their structure and flexibility.” Host employer, Wollongong
part-time employment as part of their mandatory
HSC VET work placement requirement. In this
case, the student is not a voluntary worker and the
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Please note that these insurance provisions only apply to workplace learning positions that
have been approved by the school or relevant TAFE NSW Institute or private or community
registered training organisations. Approval is recorded on the Student Placement Record.
Are there any other conditions? • the Department has full conduct and control of the
claim against the employer as is normal practice for
• Participating students must be aged 14 years the party providing the indemnity
or over.
• the employer cooperates fully with the Department
• No student can be asked or directed to carry out and the Department’s legal representatives in the
any task that is not safe. conduct of the claim
• Employers and employees must respect the rights • the employer has complied with work health and
of students to a safe and healthy host workplace, safety legislation.
free from harassment, discrimination and any
For details, go to Additional Information for
conduct that is unacceptable in terms of child
Host Employers available at: https://www.det.
protection. See host employer responsibilities on nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/worklearn/additional_
page 9. information_employers.html or scan the QR
• Host employers are expected to consult and code.
cooperate with the student’s school or TAFE
under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 These insurance and indemnity provisions also apply
(NSW). to approved interstate placements, e.g. in Victoria; to
teachers undertaking industry placements as part of
• Host employers must notify the school or TAFE their VET teacher training program and to teachers
immediately of any health and safety incidents supervising students participating in workplace
involving a student while on placement, including learning programs.
near misses, to enable the NSW Department
of Education to fulfil its WHS obligations and
support a safe placement. Will my business need to change its
insurance arrangements?
• Host employers must advise the school or TAFE
immediately if they need to change sites, redirect No, as long as you follow the requirements in this
students to another location, or find asbestos on guide, you will not need to change your insurance
the site. or SafeWork NSW arrangements when taking on a
student for workplace learning. You are expected to
What about insurance? have current public liability coverage as is standard
business practice. If you are a private or community
Insurance and indemnity requirements are arranged registered training organisation, arranging workplace
by the NSW Department of Education under the learning activities for students within your own
NSW Treasury Managed Fund Scheme. Specific organisation, your company’s own insurance and
cover relevant to workplace learning is provided for indemnity arrangements will apply.
Department of Education (policy no. MF100003)
and TAFE NSW (policy no. MF100007) under the What is the claims process?
terms and conditions of the Miscellaneous Insurance All claims for injury, loss of property or damage
Policy. to property should be referred to the school or
The NSW Department of Education/TAFE NSW relevant TAFE in the first instance. Depending on
indemnifies employers participating in approved the nature of the claim, the school or TAFE may
workplace learning programs for any amount then forward the claim to the Insurance, Risk and
which they may be legally liable to pay for injury Claims Management Team, NSW Department of
to students or teachers arising out of an approved Education, Locked Bag 5068, Parramatta, NSW
workplace learning program, up to $20,000,000 2124, telephone 1300 338 772.
and for damage to property belonging to or in the
care, custody or control of the host employer, up to
$200,000 provided that: Further details about workplace learning
• any claim made against the employer in respect of programs can be found at https://www.
a student or teacher participating in an approved det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/worklearn/
workplace learning program is immediately worklearnpolicy.html
notified to the relevant school or Institute
THE WORKPLACE LEARNING GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS | 74. Accidents • If the student doesn’t have a Medicare number,
ask if they wish to contact their general practitioner
and emergencies (GP). Contact details should be provided on your
copy of the Student Placement Record.
If a student is sick or injured: • Medical invoices should be made out to the student
• Seek medical help immediately, using the and are payable by the parent/carer.
student’s Medicare number as provided on the • Ask the doctor attending for a medical certificate.
Student Placement Record. As students are not • Contact the school immediately to advise of
employees, do not treat this as a workers the situation. As soon as possible, complete a written
compensation claim. report of the accident and forward it to the school,
• Contact emergency services for or where relevant, to the TAFE NSW Institute or
Ambulance or other emergency private or community registered training organisation
services immediately where required. along with the school. The report must include a
full statement from the student, the supervisor and
relevant witnesses.
If a student is at risk of anaphylaxis, they must
carry an adrenaline auto-injector. e.g. EpiPen
and current ASCIA action plan. Adrenaline auto 5. Providing a safe workplace
injectors are easy to administer and are a life for students
saving device for those suffering an anaphylactic
reaction. Anaphylaxis is a life threatening condition The safety and wellbeing of students during work
and always requires an emergency response. If the placement is our number one priority. Before any
student shows any of the following signs, contact placement can be approved, employers need to satisfy
emergency services and take action in accordance the school, TAFE NSW Institute or private or community
with the ASCIA action plan to administer the registered training organisation that they can provide a
adrenaline auto-injector. (Instructions on how to safe and healthy host workplace for students, compliant
with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW),
administer should also be on the auto-injector.)
child protection and anti-discrimination legislation.
Signs of anaphylaxis
Any one of the following are signs of anaphylaxis: You will be asked to provide the
• difficult/noisy breathing following information on the Student
• swelling of tongue Placement Record:
• swelling/tightness in throat • areas of possible risk in the student’s workplace tasks
• difficulty talking and/or hoarse voice and your strategies to eliminate or minimise the risk
• wheezing or persistent cough in detail. See Completion of the Student Placement
Record to meet the Department’s standards.
• persistent dizziness or collapse
• any vaccination compliance, or any pre-training or
• pale and floppy (young children). induction required by the student to undertake
certain tasks.
• your supervision arrangements for the student.
• During normal business hours, contact the school,
TAFE or private or community registered training • any special clothing required by the student
organisation and the parents or carers. e.g. enclosed footwear.
• Outside normal business hours, contact the • any steps you will take or adjustments you will
student’s parents or carers or their nominated make to support students with a disability or other
emergency contact. additional needs as described on their Student
Placement Record.
• Note that students should carry their personal
Student Contact Card with details of their teacher/ • awareness of your child protection responsibilities
parent/carer contact numbers and their Medicare when working with school students.
number. • commitment to reporting any health and safety
incidents or near misses involving students to the
school or TAFE.
8 | THE WORKPLACE LEARNING GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERSDuring the placement you will need to undertake training prior to their placement.
to provide: For example, all students doing workplace learning
in the construction industry or for the VET
• a site-specific workplace induction for students Entertainment Industry course must complete
at the beginning of the placement, including the general construction induction training (GIT) as
relevant safety matters. a prerequisite to placement.
• activities and skill development tasks appropriate
to the student’s skill level. For the full list of prohibited activities and the
pre-requisite training requirements for workplace
• ongoing instruction and supervision by a capable
learning students, go to: https://www.det.
and trustworthy employee briefed for the task.
nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/worklearn/
• any personal protective equipment (PPE) required ProhibitedActivities.html.
and training in its correct use.
Likewise, the students are expected to comply with The school, TAFE or a Work Placement Service
the employer’s workplace safety requirements and Provider can also advise you if you have any
procedures. They are not to act in any way that further queries.
could jeopardise the safety of themselves or others. Note that students are not expected to drive
their own vehicles whilst undertaking activities on
Students must: behalf of the host employer. They should not be
• Participate in orientation and any pre-training asked or directed to drive the employer’s vehicles or
or induction identified. any client’s vehicles while they are on a workplace
learning experience.
• Use safety equipment and protective gear
where relevant.
Child protection - your responsibilities
• Follow safety rules and procedures.
• Not do anything to jeopardise the safety of Working with children and young people is very rewarding.
themselves or others. However, to ensure the safety and welfare of young people in
• Report any risks or hazards immediately. your workplace, you and your staff must comply with a few
simple rules.
• Understand and follow emergency procedures.
It is your responsibility as the employer to ensure that your
• Cease work if they have a concern about their staff know how to conduct themselves appropriately with
health and safety and contact their supervisor children and young people. They must avoid any conduct
and school. that could make a young person feel threatened or coerced
• Report any concerns about the placement or or belittled. This could include initiation activities or horseplay
involving the student; physical or verbal abuse such as swearing
incidents to their school or TAFE. at students; physical assault; inappropriate conversations,
remarks or jokes of a sexual nature; the showing of sexually
Are any activities prohibited for suggestive publications, electronic media or illustrations and
workplace learning students? any unwarranted and/or inappropriate touching or personal
communication with students regarding their sexual feelings.
Yes. Some activities are completely prohibited e.g. This includes texting or using social media.
working on a roof or working where asbestos As an employer, you will be asked to indicate on the Student
is present, while other activities have conditions Placement Record that, to your knowledge, there is nothing in
attached. There are restrictions on the operation of the background of any staff member or person in close contact
with the student that would make them unsuitable for working
machinery and equipment, the service of alcohol, with children.
work on construction sites and adventure or
Host employers must report any allegations against an
sporting activities in industries like tourism. employee in the area of child protection to the Principal of
Students are not allowed to undertake activities the school or the relevant TAFE NSW Institute Manager. Child
protection legislation requires that allegations about employee
requiring a licence (e.g. a driver’s licence), permit conduct be reported to the NSW Ombudsman. Allegations
or certificate of competence unless they already involving suspected abuse, harm or risk of significant harm to
hold the relevant licence, certificate or permit. Even the student must also be reported to the Community Services
then, the activity must relate directly to the learning Child Protection Hotline 13 36 27 and, in some cases, to the
activities of the placement. Employers must list NSW Police.
these activities on the Student Placement For more information on working with children, contact the
Record prior to approval. NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian on (02) 9286 7219
or email check@kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au
Some higher risk industries will require the students
THE WORKPLACE LEARNING GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS | 9! “Working with Children Check” is not required by people under the
age of 18 or employers not normally engaged in child-related activities.
”
6. A checklist for employers
We ask the students
BEFORE - planning and preparing for for feedback on how we
workplace learning went, so we can make
the next placement
•D
ecide when it is convenient for you to host
students for work experience or HSC VET
even better.” Host employer, Sydney
work placement.
•D
ecide the duration of the placements and
how/when students should apply. Prepare your staff by ensuring they:
•A
ppoint an experienced staff member nderstand the purpose of the workplace
u
learning activity.
to coordinate your workplace learning
programs for students. a re aware of the responsibilities of working
with young people, including child protection
•C
onsult with staff to draw up a list of responsibilities (see page 9).
activities that can be achieved and safely do not use the students in place of regular
managed by students. paid employees.
r eceive a timetable of proposed student
These activities should: activities and arrangements for their supervision
offer insight into the industry and workplace. and induction.
be varied, safe, interesting and understand special needs including how to
sometimes challenging. respond to medical conditions e.g. anaphylaxis.
not contravene the prohibited activities indicated comply with agreed arrangements.
in Section 5 of this guide and at: https://www. Complete the employer section of the Student
det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/worklearn/ Placement Record (see Sections 2,3 and 5 of this
ProhibitedActivities.html guide) and return it to the relevant school,
include tasks and skills appropriate to the TAFE or private or community registered
student’s coursework requirements (eg. VET training organisation.
course competencies).
provide time for some career conversations.
Appoint supervisory staff for each student:
An employer’s coaching tips
Supervisor.
Tell ... Them about it
Assistant Supervisor (if applicable).
Other employees able to help.
Show ... Them how it’s done
Supervisory staff should be capable and trustworthy
with good communication and delegation skills. They
Watch ... Them do it
should be briefed for the task and given sufficient
time to instruct and monitor the student and provide
feedback. We also advise you appoint a separate Praise ... What they do well
workplace advisor or mentor to provide the students
with general support and advice. Correct ... Any shortcomings
Repeat ... For practice
10 | THE WORKPLACE LEARNING GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERSEnsure that the student is sufficiently
DURING - providing a quality
challenged and supervised in the workplace.
workplace learning experience
Supervisory staff will need to ensure that
Ensure that the student completes a first the student:
day induction and orientation tour. undertakes varied activities appropriate to their
skill level and workplace learning requirements.
The student’s induction should include:
is
not inadvertently put at risk by undertaking a
awelcome and introduction to supervisors task away from the view of others or with just
and co-workers. one employee or client - unless this is unavoidable.
a brief overview of your business, products, purpose does not undertake any prohibited activities
and values. as indicated in Section 5 of this guide and at:
a n outline of the planned activities and https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/
supervision arrangements. worklearn/ProhibitedActivities.html
clear expectations of behaviour, attitude and dress. does not undertake any activity requiring a licence,
permit or certificate of competence unless they
clarification of working hours, breaks and other already have the relevant qualification and the
workplace routines.
activity has been approved by all parties before
a tour of facilities including the student’s work area/ the placement.
desk, toilets, change rooms, exits, food outlets etc.
provided with all necessary safety equipment
is
consideration of any student health matters. required to complete a task.
an explanation of safety - its importance, reasons receives full instruction on how to complete
and procedures. activities including the risks, the purpose of safety
ow to report work health and safety issues and
h equipment such as PPE, and how to use
to whom. it appropriately.
a n explanation that the student has the right is given appropriate feedback and encouragement.
to cease work if they believe it is unsafe.
has sufficient time to complete diaries, work
first aid and evacuation plans and other placement journals or research projects provided
emergency drills. by their school, TAFE or private or community
a brief outline of policies on bullying, harassment registered training organisation.
and discrimination.
procedures for lateness or absence. AFTER - providing feedback on the
codes and passwords (doors, photocopier, student’s time in the workplace
computer access etc.).
contactsat school or TAFE in case of Before the placement ends, please:
an emergency.
complete the student report or evaluation
rules regarding security, privacy, confidentiality and form supplied by the school, TAFE or private or
the use of computers, the internet, mobile phones, community registered training organisation.
cameras etc.
ensure that any property or identification cards
Students should be given the opportunity to ask on loan have been returned.
questions about the workplace and to be told to t ake time to provide the student with helpful
whom they can go to for advice or help. feedback and encouragement.
THE WORKPLACE LEARNING GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS | 117. Important contacts
Thank you for taking time to read the information in this guide. We hope that you feel
confident and well-prepared to support a student as they take up these valuable workplace
learning opportunities. If you have any queries, please contact one of the following:
• for HSC VET work placements, your Work • the TVET consultant at the relevant TAFE.
Placement Service Provider. • the Senior Pathways Adviser at the local
• the VET Coordinator, careers adviser, or office of the NSW Department of Education.
the contact for the private or community • the Workplace Learning Adviser,
registered training organisation at the Senior Pathways, NSW Department
student’s school. of Education.
• the HSC VET coordinator for school or State Office - tel. (02) 9244 5425.
HSC students at the relevant TAFE.
Your first point of contact:
For further assistance, advice and information:
www.det.nsw.edu.au/ www.talkingsafety.org
vetinschools/worklearn/
Information, tips and resources to
worklearnpolicy.html
help improve young worker safety
See the Employers section for and ensure compliance with NSW
Additional Information. WHS legislation.
go2workplacement.com
Go2workplacement assists workplacement.nsw.edu.au/
students enrolled in HSC VET sydneyaccess/index.php
courses to get the most out of Employers may choose to participate
their work placement. in the Sydney Access Program which
offers high quality placements for
students enrolled in school or TAFE
delivered HSC Industry Curriculum
Framework courses.
ww.inworkingorder.com.au
w
In Working Order, an injury www.workinspiration.com.au/
prevention and workplace employer-toolkit
safety toolkit for educators, Work Inspiration provides an easy
employers, supervisors and framework for making work experience
parents of young workers. meaningful, relevant and inspiring.
www.pssfw.myskills.gov.au/what-is-
the-importance-of-collaboration
A fact sheet on Supporting employer
involvement with schools.
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