Work Experience 2025

YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE 30TH JUNE TO 4TH JULY 2025.  

A reminder that all Year 10 students will complete work experience during the week of 30th JUNE TO 4TH JULY next year. They have been informed about the process of obtaining work experience and have been given a Student Booklet which contains hints on how to find work experience, a sample application email and sample resume. 

Official Forms have not been given out to students yet but will be distributed early next year.  Official forms need to be completed and signed by parent/guardian, employer and the student.  

There is also aTravel and Accommodation form that needs to be completed if students are travelling with the employer to or from work or during the day. If students are not staying at their usual residence during work experience week, the accommodation section needs to be completed as well.   

A Medical Form also needs to be completed please.   

Work Experience is competitive, so start looking now to secure a position in your chosen field.  

Students are encouraged to try to find work experience in an area that they would like to pursue as a career, as it is a good opportunity for them to explore career options.  

We are here to assist students with this process, but we encourage students to take the initiative in finding their placements.     

Official Forms need to be returned to the Careers/Pathways Office by Thursday 27th March 2025 at the latest please.  

There are also several restrictions on work experience placements.   

1.   Students must be 15 years of age by 30th June to undertake Work Experience. (Please see me if you are under 15)  

 2. Work Experience in the trades and building industry requires approval by the Work Experience Co-ordinator and the Principal as well as White Card Training and accreditation. This training will be organised by the school through the CFMEU and will take place in May and costs approximately $90 (TBC). Therefore, it is essential that students who are thinking of completing Work Experience in the trade area find a placement as soon as possible and return the Work Experience form for approval.  

 3.  Work Experience with animals has many restrictions. There are strict guidelines in place which need to be followed and extra forms to complete which need approval. Students who are interested in working with animals need to gain their placement as soon as possible and seek approval from the Work Experience Co-ordinator and collect the extra forms for completion.  

4. Due to COVID-19, there may be extra regulations in place in some settings.  

Please be aware that students undertaking work experience may be subject to the vaccination status of that workplace, so they need to ensure that they ask about these requirements when obtaining work experience and that they meet them.   

   Once a placement has been offered, please tell the employer that you will get a copy of the official forms to them early next year. 

   Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further assistance needed regarding work experience.