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Work experience contributes to students’ understanding of the changing world of work, the contrasts between different occupations and industries, and the skills and personal qualities required for work and life. It provides an opportunity for students to identify and practise these skills in varied environments and to understand the relevance and importance of their ongoing learning. Work exposure provides the opportunity for students to explore possible future work options and career pathways.
Structured Workplace Learning Dates
Structured Workplace Learning Dates
Term 1: Year 11 and 12 VCE VM students March 18 - 22
Term 2: Year 10 Work Prep May 13 - 17
Term 2: Year 11 and 12 VCE VM students June 24 - 28
Term 3: Year 10 Work Prep, Year 11 and Year 12 VCE VM students Sept 9-13
Term 4: Year 10 Work Prep (if not completing exams) and Year 11 VCE VM students Nov 25 - 29
SWL is only for students who are enrolled in a VCE VM Program or Work Preparation class.
2024 Work Experience Dates
2024 Work Experience Dates
Term 1: 6-10 May
Term 2: 12 - 16 August
Term 3: 21 - 25 October
Note the steps involved in organising Work Experience can be found HERE (please read!)
All Year 10 students are required to participate during one of the dates above which have been allocated according to student advocate.
May Advocate Groups -
May Advocate Groups -
AWI,BMO,EBI,FBE,JCN,JTA,MBI
AWI,BMO,EBI,FBE,JCN,JTA,MBI
August Advocate Groups -
August Advocate Groups -
MEE,MEV,RBO,RTR,SML,STY
MEE,MEV,RBO,RTR,SML,STY
All students are required to complete the ‘Expression of Interest’ form. This is the first step of the process and will be completed with the support of your Student Advocate.
Once your form is completed, you will be required to hand it in person to the careers office before you formally request a placement.
The due date for this form is 15th March 2024.
Please do not contact an employer until you have spoken to Careers staff.
Some employers do not wish to be contacted by students and applications must be approved and sent from the Careers Staff.
For more information regarding the process please see the attachments below:
For more information regarding the process please see the attachments below:
Working with Animals:
Working with Animals:
Before filling out this form, students should read the Workplace Hazards Fact Sheet – Working with Animals to help them appreciate some of the hazards and understand some of the conditions that will apply to their work experience. This fact sheet can be accessed at: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/students/beyond/Pages/workplacehazardfact.aspx.
Proposed working with animal's form.
Work Experience Opportunities:
Work Experience Opportunities:
Year 10 Work Experience in Melbourne / Victoria (VIC)
Year 10 Work Experience in Melbourne / Victoria (VIC)
· AIE – Specialist Educators in Games, Animation & Film VFX
· CSIRO
Australian Defence Force (ADF):
Work experience: students who are keen to explore Defence Force careers may be able to apply for work experience. To keep up to date with work experience opportunities bookmark the following link www.defence.gov.au/WorkExperience/
OH&S
OH&S
Every workplace is different, but in every industry it’s important that everyone at work makes health and safety a priority. Every student participating in Work Experience must complete the OH&S General Module and one Industry Module before their placement.
This resource is designed to help you improve your knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety matters before you go to a work place. It will help you understand occupational health and safety hazards and laws and offers practical solutions to some common health and safety problems.
Employers provide students with valuable opportunities to gain experience in the work-place. It is important to understand that employers have responsibilities towards you, and that you also have responsibilities towards them.
Every student participating in Work Experience must complete the General Module and one Industry Module before their placement.
The General Module is designed for secondary students who undertake workplace learning programs, for example, work experience. The module will introduce important facts about health and safety laws and common hazards. Students should complete the General Module before moving on to complete any of the Industry Modules.
Each of the fourteen Industry Modules contains more detailed information on the main hazards specific to each industry. You should choose the Industry Module most relevant to your work experience.
safe@work consists of:
safe@work consists of:
General Module
The General Module is designed for secondary students who undertake workplace-learning programs, for example, work experience. The module will introduce important facts about health and safety laws and common hazards. Students should complete the General Module before moving on to complete any of the industry modules.
Students undertaking structured workplace learning are required to complete the appropriate OHS module from their VET qualification before commencing a work placement. The material on this website may be used to support the delivery of OHS material for students undertaking structured workplace learning.
Industry Modules
Each of the industry modules contains more detailed information on the main hazards specific to each industry. The fourteen industry modules are:
Automotive module
Automotive module - alternative version (pdf - 141.99kb)Building and construction module
Building and construction module - alternative version (pdf - 178.87kb)Electrical work module
Electrical work Module - alternative version (pdf - 134.61kb)Hairdressing module
Hairdressing module - alternative version (pdf - 115.88kb)Health and community services
Health and community services module - alternative version (pdf - 150.84kb)Hospitality and tourism module
Hospitality and tourism module - alternative version (pdf - 136.94kb)Manufacturing module
Manufacturing module - alternative version (pdf - 129.96kb)Metals and engineering module
Metals and engineering module - alternative version (pdf - 141.95kb)Office and business services module
Office and business services module - alternative version (pdf - 104.12kb)Painting module
Painting module - alternative version (pdf - 128.83kb)Plumbing module
Plumbing module - alternative version (pdf - 164.57kb)Primary industry module
Primary industry module - alternative version (pdf - 182.72kb)Retail module
Retail module - alternative version (pdf - 127.96kb)Veterninary module
Veterninary module - alternative version (pdf - 145.23kb)
Multiple-Choice Tests
There are separate tests for the General Module and each industry module. Each module contains several sections. You should work through a module, reading and studying the information, before you attempt a self-marking multiple-choice test. The Online test needs to be completed under test conditions, your teacher must supervise it and you must not use notes or research material.
Before you start the questions, it is important to type your name and the name of the school on the computer screen exactly as you want it to appear on your Award of Attainment. We ask you to provide these details so that you can be issued with the Award of Attainment.
safe@work Award of Attainment
There are Awards of Attainment for the General Module and each industry module that can be printed out when you answer at least 12 out of 16 questions correctly.
The Awards of Attainment recognise your understanding of basic occupational health and safety information and can be kept in your portfolio once signed by the school.
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