Work Readiness Program

To be work ready a student must have:1. participated in a work readiness program 2. completed to a competent standard the work book to ensure students are familiar with -

Employment related skills Workplace rights and responsibilities

3. completed the online framework specific Go2workplacement modules and present printed certificate as evidence of competency4. attended class on a regular basis5. completed the relevant WHS module specific to the framework/BEC course6. developed a satisfactory practical skill base7.(construction students - need to complete additional material)

Work Readiness

http://www.go2workplacement.com Register for an account Then, complete the online framework specific

module and present your printed certificate as evidence of competency to your VET teacher

Go2workplacement

Mandatory for a range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses to achieve the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

Work Placement lets you learn specific skills or competencies on the job in a specific industry area.

What is Work Placement?

What’s the Difference?

Work Placement Work Experience

A planned and mandatory part of HSC VET courses Gives a general taste of the world of work

Involves participation in the industry relevant to the VET subject you are studying

Usually undertaken in Year 10

Lets you practise & develop the skills you have learnt at school

Involves observing & carrying out tasks nominated by your supervisor

Lets you learn specific skills or competencies on the job agreed to by the employer & the school

Lets you experience working life

Helps you find out more about employment and training opportunities in the industry

Helps you learn about what employers expect, what responsibilities people have in the workplace

Contributes to the HSCHelps you learn about skills that are valued in the

workplace

Student Placement Record Student Guide to Workplace Learning Employers’ Guide to Workplace Learning Parents’ Guide to Workplace Learning Work Readiness

Mandatory Procedures

Employment Related Skills

Self-management Initiative and enterprise Learning Communication Teamwork

Planning & organising Problem solving Technology Cross-cultural understanding

Communication in the Workplace

Non verbal Communication

Written Communication Verbal Communication

Body language Letter Conversation

Listening Diary Interview

Signs Message / SMS Phone

Cues Facsimile Fax Tone of voice

Symbols/Logos Email Appropriate language

What are the non verbal messages?

Positive Negative

Clapping Folded arms

Leaning Forward Looking at clock/watch

Sitting still Fidgeting

Smiling Slouching in Chair

Nodding Hands on Hips

Handshake Yawning

Non verbal body languageActivity 1 page 3 of your Workbook

Non verbal Body Language

Discuss: Why is maintaining positive body language important while working with customers or being with friends?

Activity 2

page 3 of your Workbook

Body Language Appropriate when Inappropriate when

Walking towards someone enthusiastically

Know the person and haven’t seen them for a while

You can see they are upset or busy

Smiling Something is funny You are in trouble

Clenching your fist

Winking

Pointing

Non verbal body languageActivity 3

page 4 of your Workbook

Verbal communication

Effective communication

Appropriate language

Activity 4 – 5

pages 4 &5 of your Workbook

Personal attributes

Loyalty Commitment Honesty and integrity Enthusiasm Personal presentation Commonsense Positive self esteem

A sense of humour A balanced attitude to work

and home life An ability to deal with

pressure Motivation Adaptability Reliability

Activity 6 – 10

pages 6-8 of your Workbook

Personal presentation

Style Colour Ironed Clean, comfortable and

appropriate for the Workplace Not too revealing Appropriate and comfortable

footwear for work PPE – personal protective

equipment as required by the workplace

Accessories: Jewellery appropriate for work,

that is not offensive e.g. eye, mouth and tongue piercings are not appropriate

Work Bag / Folder

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Confidentiality Scenarios

1

John, a keen IT student, has been placed with a leading software development company. He

is working with the development team on a new software package. He is eager to boast to

fellow enthusiasts and discusses this on an internet chat line.

What problem has John created?

2

Kylie found work placement with an accountancy firm. At morning tea break she was told

about a large tax cheque that had just been put in the mail to a client. She happened to know

the person and in her excitement and enthusiasm to share this information she told her

auntie.

Why should Kylie have kept this information to herself?

Activity 11

page 9 of your Workbook

How does WHS relate to students at work placement?

In the workplace students are responsible for: Actions – what you do Inactions – what you don’t do

Work Health and Safety

WHS Safety Sign Quiz

Work Health and SafetyActivity 12

page11 of your Workbook

NB Emergency procedures are found on your work placement ID card. Carry this card on you at all times.

Let your employer know immediately an accident occurs. Seek medical assistance Your medical bills will need to be claimed through Medicare and private

health insurance. The employer will contact the school as soon as possible. After the school is notified your written statement of the accident will be

required.

What should I do if I have an accident?

Accidents & Emergencies

Construction Emergency Card

Can I get workers’ compensation?

NO, as students are volunteers, not employees, it is not classified as workers’ compensation. (Students are not to receive payment for Workplace Learning or this will negate the cover of insurance supplied by DET.)

Remember that your work placement is a mandatory component of your HSC. Employers give up their time to supervise you while you are at work.

In case of an accident

General Construction Induction (White card)

General construction induction training provides an awareness and understanding of:

the rights and responsibilities under WHS law

common hazards and risks in the construction industry

basic risk management principles the standard of behaviour expected

of workers on construction sites.

Delivery of the General construction induction training can be through either:

qualified construction teachers external providers

Discrimination and Harassment

Harassment is a type of discrimination.

It is any behaviour which makes a person feel frightened,

threatened, offended, uncomfortable in any way.

In some cases, a single act may be enough to amount to harassment.

Anyone can be harassed e.g. people of any age, race or religion; women or men.

Harassment is often about one person (or a group) using power inappropriately over another person or group.

Student overnight stays when on work place learning activities

Work placement will help me….

When on work placement ….

After work placement …..

Please complete the evaluation on page 16 of your Workbook.

Enjoy your work placement

Summary