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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
a) 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
c) 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
a) Student undertakes SWL placement:- log book/diary being completed - student completing job requirements
b) 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
a) Feedback from studentb) Certificate of successful completion by schoolc) 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