Section 4: Undertake the placement

Things to do during placement - daily guidelines

• Start on time Arrive 10-15 minutes before your start time and ask for your supervisor or designated staff member

   

• Make the most of your induction You will have an induction session during your first shift

   

• Ensure you are safe in the workplace Find out what Work Health and Safety (Occupational Health and Safety/OH&S) issues you need to be aware of

   

• Store your belongings safely Turn your mobile phone to silent and store your belongings, including your phone, in a safe place

   

• Learn staff names and introduce yourself Introduce yourself to workers as you meet them. Learn and use the names of all the people you will be working with

   

• Learn the layout of your workplace 

   

• Make sure you understand what your supervisor wants you to do Ask your supervisor to clarify or repeat details if you don't understand when they explain them the first time

   

• Ask as many questions as you can In this way you will not only be showing your interest in the host workplace, but also learning about the job and the industry (See suggestions at the bottom of this page)

   

• Don't waste time Make sure you are back on the job straight after breaks

   

• Make sure you're ready for the next day Before you leave, check where you should meet your supervisor on the following day

   

• Complete your daily Stile tasks It is easier to complete the journal each day instead of waiting until the end of your placement

   

• Say thank you Thank your supervisors for the time and information they have shared with you each day

And on your final day...

Formally thank the people you have been working with for their time and support during your placement.

Make sure you have completed your Work Experience Journal (Pastoral Care Stile lesson)

Some questions you might like to ask

About the business/organisation

• is it privately or publicly owned?

• what is the current size of the organisation, and when was it established?

   

About how they business/organisation recruits and who they employ

• What type of applicants does the organisation aim to attract?
• How does the organisation recruit people?
• What are the selection processes used to hire staff?
• How many people are employed by this organisation?
• What type of jobs are available? 
• Are most people employed on a casual, part-time or full time basis?