Year 10 Work Experience 2020
All Year 10 students will complete work experience during the week of 11-15th May. They have been informed about the process of obtaining work experience and have been given a Student Booklet with hints on how to find work experience, a sample application letter and sample resume. Official Forms have also been given to students and these need to be signed by employers, parents/guardians and students once they have obtained a placement.
Official Forms need to be returned to the Careers/Pathways Office by Friday 6th March, 2020 at the latest.
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 own placement.
There are also a number of restrictions on work experience placements.
1. Students must be 15 years of age by May 11th, 2020 in order to undertake Work Experience. (Please see us if you are under 15)
2. Work Experience in the trades and building industry requires approval by the Work Experience Coordinator and the Principal as well as “White Card Training” and accreditation. This training will be organised by the school through the CFMEU before Work Experience next year and costs approximately $65. Therefore it is essential that students who are thinking of completing Work Experience in the trade area gain 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 Coordinator.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information or assistance regarding Work Experience.
Jane Alexander
Pathways Practioner