All Year 10 students have the opportunity to participate in our work experience program. Year 10 students undertake a subject called Industry & Enterprise in either semester 1 or 2. One of the assessment outcomes of this subject requires students to seek, participate and report on a work experience placement.

Work Experience should be seen as part of the planned school program.

The Work Experience Program is designed to give students an insight into various industry areas. Work Experience also allows students to understand more about the world of work responsibility and commitment.

Structured workplace learning involves students in structured on the job training during which they are expected to master a designated set of skills and
competencies related to courses accredited by the Victorian Qualifications
Authority Structured Workplace Learning is an essential part of Vocational
Education and Training (VET). Young people who do a VET program need to practise to complete their qualification:

• in a real workplace
• under real working conditions
• supervised by someone who works in and knows the industry

Work Placement should be seen as part of a structure VET, VCAL or VCE program