Work Readiness Program Work Readiness To be work
Work Readiness Program
Work Readiness To be work ready a student must have: 1. participated in a work readiness program 2. completed to a competent standard the work book to ensure students are familiar with Employment related skills Workplace rights and responsibilities 3. completed the online framework specific Go 2 workplacement modules and present printed certificate as evidence of competency 4. attended class on a regular basis 5. completed the relevant WHS module specific to the framework/BEC course 6. developed a satisfactory practical skill base 7. (construction students - need to complete additional material)
Go 2 workplacement http: //www. go 2 workplacement. com Register for an account Then, complete the online framework specific module and present your printed certificate as evidence of competency to your VET teacher
What is Work Placement? Mandatory for a range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses to achieve the Higher School Certificate (HSC). Work Placement lets you learn specific skills or competencies on the job in a specific industry area.
What’s the Difference? Work Placement Work Experience A planned and mandatory part of HSC VET courses Gives a general taste of the world of work Involves participation in the industry relevant to the VET subject you are studying Usually undertaken in Year 10 Lets you practise & develop the skills you have learnt at school Involves observing & carrying out tasks nominated by your supervisor Lets you learn specific skills or competencies on the job agreed to by the employer & the school Lets you experience working life Helps you find out more about employment and training opportunities in the industry Helps you learn about what employers expect, what responsibilities people have in the workplace Contributes to the HSC Helps you learn about skills that are valued in the workplace
Mandatory Procedures § § § Student Placement Record Student Guide to Workplace Learning Employers’ Guide to Workplace Learning Parents’ Guide to Workplace Learning Work Readiness
Employment Related Skills § § § Self-management Initiative and enterprise Learning Communication Teamwork § § Planning & organising Problem solving Technology Cross-cultural understanding
Communication in the Workplace Non verbal Communication Written Communication Verbal Communication Body language Letter Conversation Listening Diary Interview Signs Message / SMS Phone Cues Facsimile Fax Tone of voice Symbols/Logos Email Appropriate language
What are the non verbal messages?
Non verbal body language Activity 1 page 3 of your Workbook Positive Negative Clapping Folded arms Leaning Forward Looking at clock/watch Sitting still Fidgeting Smiling Slouching in Chair Nodding Hands on Hips Handshake Yawning
Non verbal Body Language Activity 2 Discuss: page 3 of your Workbook Why is maintaining positive body language important while working with customers or being with friends?
Non verbal body language Activity 3 page 4 of your Workbook Body Language Appropriate when Inappropriate when Walking towards someone enthusiastically Know the person and You can see they are haven’t seen them for a upset or busy while Smiling Something is funny Clenching your fist Winking Pointing You are in trouble
Verbal communication Activity 4 – 5 pages 4 &5 of your Workbook v Effective communication v Appropriate language
Personal attributes Activity 6 – 10 pages 6 -8 of your Workbook § § § § Loyalty Commitment Honesty and integrity Enthusiasm Personal presentation Commonsense Positive self esteem § A sense of humour § A balanced attitude to work and home life § An ability to deal with pressure § Motivation § Adaptability § Reliability
Personal presentation Style Colour Ironed Clean, comfortable and appropriate for the Workplace § Not too revealing § Appropriate and comfortable footwear for work § PPE – personal protective equipment as required by the workplace § § § Accessories: Ø Jewellery appropriate for work, that is not offensive e. g. eye, mouth and tongue piercings are not appropriate Ø Work Bag / Folder
Student Rights and Responsibilities Activity 11 page 9 of your Workbook Confidentiality Scenarios John, a keen IT student, has been placed with a leading software development company. He 1 is working with the development team on a new software package. He is eager to boast to fellow enthusiasts and discusses this on an internet chat line. What problem has John created? Kylie found work placement with an accountancy firm. At morning tea break she was told 2 about a large tax cheque that had just been put in the mail to a client. She happened to know the person and in her excitement and enthusiasm to share this information she told her auntie. Why should Kylie have kept this information to herself?
Work Health and Safety How does WHS relate to students at work placement? In the workplace students are responsible for: § Actions – what you do § Inactions – what you don’t do
Work Health and Safety Activity 12 page 11 of your Workbook WHS Safety Sign Quiz
What should I do if I have an accident? § NB Emergency procedures are found on your work placement ID card. Carry this card on you at all times. § Let your employer know immediately an accident occurs. § Seek medical assistance § Your medical bills will need to be claimed through Medicare and private health insurance. § The employer will contact the school as soon as possible. § After the school is notified your written statement of the accident will be required.
Accidents & Emergencies
Construction Emergency Card
In case of an accident Can I get workers’ compensation? § NO, as students are volunteers, not employees, it is not classified as workers’ compensation. (Students are not to receive payment for Workplace Learning or this will negate the cover of insurance supplied by DET. ) § Remember that your work placement is a mandatory component of your HSC. Employers give up their time to supervise you while you are at work.
General Construction Induction (White card) Delivery of the General construction induction training can training provides an awareness and be through either: understanding of: the rights and responsibilities under WHS law Ø qualified construction teachers common hazards and risks in the construction industry Ø external providers basic risk management principles the standard of behaviour expected of workers on construction sites.
Discrimination and Harassment is a type of discrimination. v It is any behaviour which makes a person feel frightened, threatened, offended, uncomfortable in any way. In some cases, a single act may be enough to amount to harassment. Anyone can be harassed e. g. people of any age, race or religion; women or men. Harassment is often about one person (or a group) using power inappropriately over another person or group.
Student overnight stays when on work place learning activities
Summary Work placement will help me…. When on work placement …. After work placement …. . Please complete the evaluation on page 16 of your Workbook. Enjoy your work placement
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