Structured Workplace Learning Recognition Program
Structured Workplace Learning Recognition Program – Connecting Students to the Workplace
Structured workplace learning recognition (SWLR) provides an opportunity for students to apply the skills and knowledge they have learnt in their VCE VET program within an appropriately matched workplace placement. The learning experiences help students to relate the theoretical information to a real-world work context and develop their employability skills.
The benefits of this program are as follows:
- Keeps students engaged in their chosen studies
- Provides a pathway for students to obtain traineeships or apprenticeships in their chosen work field
- Enhancement of skills development
- Practical application of industry knowledge
For the first time this year, students in Years 11 & 12 who are studying a VET certificate had the opportunity to participate in the SWLR program as part of their VCE. Forty students across Years 11 & 12 are in the program as timetabled class and most are undertaking their placement one day a week on a Friday.
Throughout the year students will learn various skills to work in industry as well as undertake pre-placement, during placement and post placement tasks. Upon successful completion of the SWLR placement and work requirements, students in the program will receive two unit credits towards their VCE in the same way VCE subjects do.
Students Experiences so far…
Student: Seth Kelly
Year: 11
Placement: Decking out Melbourne, Graham French
VET Course: Building and Construction
Roles: General labour
What I enjoy about the program?
I like working with the people I work with, working in different areas and learning new skills.
Student: Lucas Rogan
Year: 11
Placement: Burst Graphics
VET Course: Certificate III Screen & Media
Roles: Sign Writer (Vinyl Signs Onto Business Cars)
What I enjoy about the program:
I enjoy It because it is placed as a "Try Before You Buy" class, as in you try the Industry that you want to get into and work out if it is for you.
Student: Khiel Walker
Year: 11
Placement: All in 1 Outdoor Development
VET Course: Building and construction
Roles: General labour work
What I enjoy about the program:
I like working at different sites instead of the one site.
Student: Cooper Logan
Year: 12
Placement: Jets Fitness Clyde North
VET Course: Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
Roles: Occasional assistance in writing programs for clients, more often programs focused around compound lift strength and hypertrophy, make sure all equipment is in check, talk and get to know clients to provide a more positive experience.
What I enjoy about the program:
I started going to the gym just over a year ago and I have become completely addicted to the science behind different training methods to achieve various levels of fitness goals, I love being surrounded by people that share the same passion as I do and I love to see people of all body types pushing themselves in the gym.
Student: Jack Wolf
Year: 12
Placement: Balcombe Grammar School
VET Course: Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
Roles: Assisting PE Department
What I enjoy about the program:
I enjoy how I’m able to make my own decisions on what I want to do throughout the day and love that I get to meet a lot of new people. My placement is also very fitting as I’m an extremely sporty person myself and have a passion for physical education.
Student: Charlie Boswell
Year: 12
Placement: Xplode fitness 24/7 Frankston
VET Course: Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
What I enjoy about the program:
I enjoy being in the work environment and learning the things I do such as shadowing the personal trainers and learning the techniques with certain exercises. It is very hands on which I enjoy and the people in the environment are good to be around.