3a/3b - Churchlands Senior High School

WORKPLACE LEARNING(ENDORSED PROGRAMME)Workplace Learning at Churchlands SHS is a Curriculum Council Endorsed Program and one of the sixsubjects completed by students in the Senior School. This means that it is not a subject that gains agrade but gains valuable points towards secondary graduation and can reduce the number of ‘c’ gradesrequired for graduation. It can also be used to make a student more competitive for TAFE entrance,give them valuable work experience and importantly help them to make informed career choices.Workplace learning: ‘On the job training’In this mode of Workplace Learning, students undertake training in a real workplace (minimum of 55hours in each two week block) during which they are expected to complete two Nationally recognisedUnits of Competency and demonstrate a series of employability skills.As well as completing Units of Competency, students must also compile a detailed log book as a writtenrecord of tasks completed and skills achieved during a Workplacement. This log book contains;• A task schedule that provides a record of tasks completed in the workplace and an opportunityto reflect on those tasks.• An attendance record.• A performance profile completed by the employer.• A list of employability skills.• Workplace Learning at Churchlands Senior High School takes place during exam periods so asnot to interrupt learning which takes place in the classroom.Please note: Students who work on construction sites or in workshops may be required byemployers to wear safety equipment e.g. steel capped boots (approx $80), long pants (approx$40). Parents will be notified of any additional costs on the Parent Information sheet sent outprior to placement. The cost of such items is to be met by parents. Students who work onconstruction sites will also be required to complete Safety and Awareness training (White Card)which will cost approximately $40. This training is a requirement for anyone who works on aconstruction site and will therefore be used by students post school.77