SWL

Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)

SWL Paperwork:

It is a legal requirement that students completing structured workplace learning, have completed the following paperwork:

• SWL arrangement form - all students must complete

• SWL travel & accomodation form - only students that may travel in a vehicle with their employee, to work sites, collecting supplies and/or students that are required to stay at accomodation other than their normal place of residence for the purpose of this arrangement

• (most) students in year 11 will complete SWL on either Wednesday or Friday, dependent on when their VET subject is scheduled

• it is the students' and family's responsibility to organise their own SWL

• ideally SWL should match the same industry as the VET subject, however some students may choose to trial a different area and see if they enjoy that work

• students are covered by the school's insurance during their SWL and employees are legally required to pay a minimum of $5 per day

  • Note - by negotiation some will pay more, however the focus of the SWL should not be to earn money, rather to gain important experience in the industry

• placements can be changed at any time

• hours are negotiable with the employer, but should not regularly exceed a normal 8 hour day

• if students are unable to attend their placement on any given day, they should contact both the employer and Aquinas (senior office) to let them know

• students in year 11 will be shown how to access the OELLEN (outer eastern local learning and employment network) site, the OELLEN is funded by the Victorian government to develop networks and job opportunities for school students

• more details can be found on the Victorian Government SWL site