work readiness program. to be work ready a student must have: 1. participated in a work readiness...
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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
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