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St. Louis Grammar School WORK PLACEMENT SCHEME. What is Work Placement ? Two types : Work Experience : hands-on experience at the discretion of the employer.
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What is Work Placement ? Two types : Work Experience : hands-on experience at the discretion of the employer. Work Shadowing : careful observation of the working practice of one or more staff members ; used when hands-on experience is inappropriate. e.g. doctor
Why Work Placement ? Some main reasons : to gain an insight into the realities of work, including key skills ( e.g. numeracy, literacy & I.T. ), interpersonal skills and self-evaluation. to examine the work experiences of real personnel, including qualifications, daily routine, motivation and long term prospects. a valuable component of future application forms and curriculum vitae.
When is the Work Placement ? Most members of Year 13 : Week Commencing Monday 23rd June 2012 School Placement: 19th-20th of March • Additional opportunities possible. • Schools placements earlier.
Where can you do Work Placement ? • any employer in any location may be feasible. • employer must be appropriate to your career aspirations – needs to employ university graduates. • no exceptional injury or health risk involved. • if possible, employer should not be a close relation. • no previous experience of the employer. • you cannot receive payment for work performed during the placement. (invalidates insurance ) • You may need to apply for Access NI>>>
The Work Placement Procedure • Most students secure their own placement but consult the co-ordinator for information and guidance. • The co-ordinator is Mrs McAllister. • This week, begin to decide which career area(s) to aim for. Consult the co-ordinator if you need assistance. • Identify an appropriate employer. Consult the co-ordinator if you need assistance.
N.B. If the type of employer is not listed below, you must have the placement vetted by the coordinator. • Accountant • Architect • Bank / Building Society • Dentist • Hospital inc. Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Occupational Therapy, Laboratory • Optician / Optometrist • Pharmacy • Private Physiotherapist • School, College or University • Solicitor \ Barrister • Vet
If the employer is approved, contact the employer immediately. ( letter of introduction available on website ) • N.B. Use rapid and reliable methods of communication ! Do not wait more than one week for a written reply. Use the phone !
When placement is confirmed, complete an employer record form at http://workexperience.careersatstlouis.com/ • Click the CEIAG button on the main website. • The access buzzword isenterprise • Be very careful when completing the form. • Your information will be used to contact your employer (spelling mistakes, Mr/Mrs, incorrect address will create a bad impression)
ALL PUPILS MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE WEBSITE FORM BY Wednesday 15th February 2012 No Exceptions
Record of your work experience • A form with a record of your work experience has been downloaded and then uploaded to the VLE. • You will receive more details about this nearer the time.
Special Arrangements • All placements may be secured independently if possible except : • Hospitals • Civil Service • UTV • Bombardier • Beechgrove Special School • IBM • Marks & Spencer • Housing Executive • Fire Brigade • SX3 • Court Service . . . which will normally be arranged by the Charter Agency.
If you wish to be considered for a Charter placement you must register with the online form by : Friday 12th February 2012 If you are applying through Charter make sure you have registered by Friday 10th Feb 2012.
You must organise a back up placement and not rely on the Charter Agency.
The BBC • BBC work placements are secured via their website. www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/workexperience/ • If you are interested, you should apply online immediately. • But - the BBC have allocated specific weeks during which they will accept work placement pupils. This may or may not coincide with the school placement week.
During the Placement • You will keep a diary of the experience and interview one member of staff. Someone from school will visit during the week (if available) • Immediately after the Placement • Employers send report forms to the school. • You will be sent an electronic form for feedback – this form relates to UCAS References in Upper Sixth – it MUST be completed.
And Finally . . . • This presentation and all work placement documents are available to download on the school website.