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Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Fundamentals Boyd Maplestone Melton VET Cluster – Wednesday 4 th February 2009. Overview. Key elements Preparation Confirmation Participation Feedback & Recognition Summary. Key Elements. Enrolled in VET or VCAL
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Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Fundamentals Boyd Maplestone Melton VET Cluster – Wednesday 4th February 2009
Overview • Key elements • Preparation • Confirmation • Participation • Feedback & Recognition • Summary
Key Elements • Enrolled in VET or VCAL • Workreadiness undertaken & OH&S complete • Approaching & confirming placement with employer • Student visit employer • SWL form signed by all parties & stored appropriately • Workplacement completed • Recognition of student achievement
Preparation • Workreadiness: - Exploration: site visits, guest speaker, industry projects, try a trade events, open days - Presentation, punctuality and communication - Understanding rights & responsibilities
Preparation (continued) b) Planning/Timeline: - Highlight key milestones & set deadlines • Administration: - Ensure student & parents clear on milestones & timeframe - Other teachers aware of dates of placement
Confirmation a) Checklist – student ask employer - Hours of work? - How many breaks and for what time period? - Who is your supervisor? - Contact details for supervisor and organisation - Is the organisation non-for-profit (may effect payment) - What type of work, activities, how relate to VET course - Transport to placement (trial run)
Confirmation (continued) b) Checklist – School confirm with student - OH&S general & Industry specific completed - Workplacement confirmed with employer - Structured Workplace Learning Arrangement Form (Ministerial order from No.55) signed
Confirmation (continued) c) Checklist – school to student & parent - SWL Arrangement form (MO No. 55) filed at school and stored for minimum 5 years. - Log books/diary distribution - Communication with Parent
Participation • Student undertakes SWL placement: - log book/diary being completed - student completing job requirements • Teacher visits workplace: - check progress with student and employer - assess safety and any other issues
Participation (continued) c) Student completes placement: - Log book/diary completed & signed off by supervisor - Reference or referee organised by student
Feedback & Recognistion • Feedback from student • Certificate of successful completion by school • Outstanding achievement recognised – Nominate for Awards - Western Youth Futures: Education and Industry Awards
Summary • Preparing students in early years (whole school approach) • Timeline and milestones • Good communication with student, employer, parent and other teachers/school. • Clear expectations in workplace • Feedback – planning for next year • Recognition of achievement