Work Experience Program

Work Experience is an exciting opportunity for students to step into the real world of work, gain hands-on experience, and explore their future career paths. It’s a chance to develop key workplace skills, build confidence, and grow employability skills.

For employers, this is a fantastic way to connect with young talent, showcase career opportunities, and strengthen ties with the local community. Hosting students not only helps inspire the next generation but also provides businesses with a fresh perspective and a chance to mentor future professionals.

Together, we can create meaningful experiences that open doors for students while offering valuable opportunities for businesses.

Important Information

• Work Experience is available to all Year 10, Year 11, and Year 12 students at The King’s College. 
• Initiated by Students | Work Experience must be organised by the student. It should reflect your personal passions, interests, or future career goals.
• Unpaid and Short-Term | All placements are unpaid and short-term—ranging from 1 to 10 days.
• When to Complete It | Experiences must take place during school holidays, exam breaks, or pupil-free days (not during normal class time).
• Duty of Care | For the duration of the Work Experience placement, parents will assume Duty of Care for their child.

Support from the VET Coordinator

The VET Coordinator can assist with:

• Writing professional emails to potential employers
• Providing phone scripts to help make first contact
• Supplying brochures that can be downloaded or printed for students wishing to approach host employers in person:

What to do

1. Complete the WorkSafe SmartMove Program

• Students must complete 4 general modules and 1 industry-specific module at 🔗 WorkSafe SmartMove.
  • How to complete | Create a login and save your password. Then, complete the general modules and one industry module that you are interested in. Complete the modules with at least 80% and your certificate will be in the 'Certificate' tab
  • For students with learning difficulties, second language speakers or students with disabilities, please use the alternative program to gain SmartMove Certificate: 🔗https://smartmove.safetyline.wa.gov.au/alternative-course/
• Once completed, email your certificate to VET@tkc.wa.edu.au.

2. Parent Form

• Parents must complete the 🔗 Parent Consent Form carefully, ensuring the Host Employer’s email address is correct.
• This will automatically generate a contract for the Host Employer.

3. Host Employer Contract

• The Host Employer will complete their section of the contract.

4. Final Approval

• All documentation is returned to the VET Coordinator for final approval before the placement can proceed.

Before You Commence Work Experience:

• Collect Your Logbook | Students must collect a Work Experience Logbook from the VET office before starting. Use this logbook to record your hours, tasks, and reflections during your placement.
• Some pages need to be signed by the supervisor. This is a valuable document to include in future job applications, VET course portfolios, or résumés.
• Please make sure you take time to go through the final page: evaluation form with your supervisor as this will be your feedback and a wonderful opportunity for praise. Please do not skip this as feedback belongs to your life-long professional growths.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Evaluation and Reflection on Work Experience

At the end of Work Experience, both students and Host Employers are required to complete an evaluation. This feedback helps improve future placements and ensures a meaningful experience for everyone involved.

1. Student Evaluation | To be completed by the student after their Work Experience

2. Host Employer Evaluation | To be completed by the Host Employer at the end of the placement

Host Employers will assess the student’s:

• Punctuality and reliability
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Initiative and willingness to learn
• Overall performance and attitude
• Areas for improvement

More Resources

If you need further assistance, please contact the VET Coordinator

Daniela Dlugocz

VET@tkc.wa.edu.au