Work Experience Work experience is an opportunity to: – - assist in the vocational development of students.
- provide a transition from school to working life.
- test career choices against the realities of the workplace.
- allow employers to meet potential employees.
- raise awareness of the profession and its career opportunities and variety.
- contribute to the skill development of staff by giving them experience as a workplace supervisor.
- promote goodwill in the community through closer links with schools.
Responsibilities of the Employer. Employers are expected to act in accordance with workplace responsibilities as set out for all employees and members of the public in regard to O.H.& S., Child Protection, Privacy, Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Legislation.
Child Protection is a special issue that is not often encountered in the workplace. Employers should ensure that students do not undertake a task that involves unsupervised contact with just one employee or client. As a minimum, supervision can be provided by visual contact or the physical presence of another employee.
Ensure that the student’s school has authorised the placement. Provided that the paperwork is in order, the school’s insurance policy will take the place of a Worker’s Compensation Policy. Responsibilities of the Student.
The student should arrange for a Student Placement Record Sheet (in triplicate), through his/her school’s Careers Advisor.
The student should display an enthusiastic attitude, be suitably dressed and be punctual.
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