Vocational Education and Trainingin Schools

Vocational Education and Trainingin Schools

Incorporating

EsperanceSenior High School

Esperance Farm Training Centre

STUDENT LOG BOOK

WORKPLACE LEARNING

Name:
Employer:

Completion is the student’s responsibility

Task Schedule must be signed by Employer
Private and Confidential

Confidentiality Statement

The following information is only for the use of the respective Workplace Learning (WPL) employer. It is not to be distributed to any other organisation, nor used for any other purpose other than for what is necessary for the employer.

Student Profile:

Name / DOB:
Address

Emergency Contacts:

Name: / Phone:
Mobile:
Relationship to student:
Doctor’s Name: / Phone:
Medicare Number:
Medical Conditions:

WPL Teacher:

Name: / Phone:
Mobile:

OtherContacts:

VET Co-ordinator ESHS / Cynnamon Harper / 9071 9540
Email:
Esperance Senior High School / Office / 9071 9555
Fax / 9071 9556
Email:
Esperance Farm Training Centre / Office / 9078 2064
Fax / 9078 2063

Workplace Learning

Overview:

Workplace Learning (WPL) is a subject undertaken by year 11and 12 Vocational Education and Training (VET) students to develop skills in the workplace. Students also attain credit towards secondary graduation for the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). WACE points will be awarded based on the number of hours (in multiples of 55) and completion of the necessary paperwork (see requirements below). Students attend their nominated workplace in accordance with their industry area (e.g. one day a week, two days a week, week blocks). This subject is designed to enhance future employment and training opportunities.Please NOTE: It is compulsory to attend WPL all year, regardless of the number of hours completed. Failure to do so can result in a student losing their place in their respective VET Program.

Requirements:

To pass thesubject, students must have:

the required hours;
a Task Scheduleincluding a reflection of each day/week’s performance; and
aSkills Journal, completed at school.

Work Readiness:

Students will not be permitted to contact employers or to pursue a WPL placement until the school has established they are work ready. To do this, they need to meet the following criteria:

Behaviour: Each student is a representative of the school whilst on work placement. It is expected that they represent their school to the best of their ability and in accordance with both the employer’s and school’s expected standards of behaviour.

Personal Presentation: Each student needs to be well groomed, have an appropriate standard of personal hygiene and maintain a standard of dress appropriate to the work placement.This may involve wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or workplace uniform.
Attendance: Each student must demonstrate they are reliable in terms of attendance and punctuality and, through application to their studies, show they have a commitment to self-improvement and the acquisition of skills.

Application and Interview: Each VET program has requirements regarding the application and interview process which enable students to demonstrate their level of work readiness. If the employer and the school accept a student’s performance in the application and interview process, that student will then be offered a placement. Each student will be required to remain at school until they can meet the required standard.

Responsibilities:

STUDENTS

Represent the school to the best of their ability
Complete a VET Readiness course or individualised induction for late enrolments
Locate a suitable workplace, gaining verbal approval
Arrange private transport to and from work placement
Attend their workplace all year unless they are unwell. Any absences are to be reported to both the Workplace Supervisor (Employer) AND school at least 1 hour before the start of the work day
Comply with the rules and regulations set down by their Workplace Supervisor (Employer) and School
Adhere to WorkHealthand Safety legislation (WHS) e.g. appropriate PPE
Record hours worked in the Attendance Record (i.e. back pages) in their logbook each day they work. Lunch hours must not be included
Cooperate and accept duties in an obliging manner
Be eager to learn, listen to instructions and ask questions

STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITIES (continued)

Be respectful, polite, courteous and honest
Meet appropriate standards or hygiene, decency and cleanliness
Follow workplace rules and protocols, including use of mobile telephones and personal digital devices, use of business computers for personal use, or to access non-work related web sites
Ensure information regarding the business and all people with whom students may have dealings, are kept confidential (students may be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement)
Observe specific business safety policies and procedures and standards in the workplace, including reporting any workplace injuries/incidents and hazards/dangers
Maintain high standards of conduct, and as a minimum, abiding by all federal, state and local government laws

WORKPLACE SUPERVISORS (EMPLOYER)

Assume duty of care of students
Provide a safe and healthy work environment, free from bullying, discrimination, harassment or intimidation
Comply with WHS legislation
Induct/train students in WHS requirements
Ensure students are working an acceptable number of hours
Provide reasonable meal breaks
Provide details of motor vehicles and drivers if applicable
Provide appropriate supervision of the student
Provide training appropriate to the student and business
Provide feedback to the Workplace Learning Teacher for attendance and reporting purposes
Sign student logbooks weekly

WORKPLACE LEARNING TEACHERS

Assist students in locating and attaining suitable work placements
Attend each workplace for a student interview and safety audit
Visit students and/or their Workplace Supervisors (Employers) at least twice a term
Personally visit each student at least once per work placement
Induct Workplace Supervisors (Employers) on their roles and responsibilities in regards to work placement
Provide any relevant information/support to Workplace Learning (Employers)
Complete a formal evaluation with the Workplace Supervisor (Employer) once per term
Report each student’s achievement on work placement
Sign student logbooks weekly and record hours/details in the Reporting to Parents – Work Placement database

Attendance:

Students are expected to attend work regularly. If for some reason students are not able to attend, they must inform (giving as much notice as possible – minimum of 1 hour) their:

Workplace Supervisor/ Employer; and
WPL Teacher/School.

Students who do not show this basic courtesy will receive one warning and be placed on a period of probation to monitor their progress in the workplace.

Important Note: An employer is quite within their rights to “dismiss” a student for poor attendance or performance.

It is unacceptable to arrange appointments that are not of an urgent medical nature when a student is expected at work placement, for example: driving lessons, hair/beauty etc.

It is unacceptable for students to come to school instead of WPL. All students must attend their WPL every allocated day unless they are sick or there are other acceptable reasons. “Catching up on school or TAFE work” is NOT an acceptable reason.

Students who break workplace learning rules will:

Be warned on first occurrence
Receive an After School Detention (ASD) from the VET Coordinator on further occurrences
Be at risk of losing their WPL placement and VET program position

Grading:

A pass grade is awarded to students who meet the requirements listed above. No other grade distinctions are awarded. Students achieving ‘Very High’ feedback in 6 of the 8 performance criteria (see below) will receive a Certificate of Excellence at the end of the year.

Performance Evaluation Criteria:

Personal qualities and attributes / NEEDS ATTENTION / Satisfactory / High / Very High
Punctuality / Generally arrives at work and returns from lunch break on time. / Usually arrives at work and returns from lunch break on time. / Always arrives at work and returns from lunch break on time.
Enthusiasm / Observes and listens, follows instructions and performs most tasks enthusiastically. / Maintains an enthusiastic approach to all tasks. / Extremely motivated and keen. Prioritises tasks and takes responsibility for own workload.
Approach to learning / Willing to learn and asks for assistance or clarification if needed. / Learns what is required quickly and easily. Asks good questions and listens well. / Eagerly seeks new and more challenging tasks to extend workplace skills and knowledge.
Approach to others / Relates well to co-workers and is comfortable in a work environment. / Interacts with co-workers and clients in a confident and friendly manner. / Communicates effectively with co-workers, seeks other’s opinions and begins to cultivate networks.
Reliability / Can be relied on to complete allocated tasks. / Can be relied on to complete allocated tasks and follow the job through when faced with difficulties. / Is totally reliable and shows determination in resolving difficult tasks.
Initiative / Completes routine or familiar tasks without direct or repeated instruction. / Thinks ahead and often completes tasks without prompting. / Works independently and collaboratively, solves problems and is resourceful.
Response to advice / Listens to advice and acts on it. / Acts on advice and seeks feedback to improve work performance. / Actively seeks feedback to improve work performance and applies advice to different situations.
Quality of work / Completes given tasks to required standard. / All work is of a high standard and self-checks are made for quality. / Work is always of a high quality. Pays attention to detail and takes pride in completing tasks to a very high standard.

Logbook:

This is a valuable document as it provides an accurate record of the number of hours worked, a detailed account of workplace activities and experiences and a comprehensive evaluation of workplace performance. Students are responsible for ensuring the logbook:

Is kept up to date, in good condition and is not lost
If lost, is reported to the Workplace Learning Teacher promptly
Is accurately and carefully completed
Is readily available to the Workplace Learning Teacher and Workplace Supervisor (Employer)
Is signed by the Workplace Supervisor and Teacher for each reflection

Work history

This checklist provides a snapshot of the student’s history of work and general experience. Students should add to this as new relevant experience is gained. The workplace supervisor/s can use this to develop appropriate workplace learning activities and experiences.

Current school subjects (List the courses you are currently studying)
VET qualifications (List any VET qualifications you have completed or are currently working towards)
WorkSafeSmartMove certificate/s (Tick if you have completed any of the following: )
Automotive / Farming, Forestry & Fishing / Hospitality & Tourism / Nail & Beauty Technology
Building & Construction / General Module / Manufacturing / Retail
Business & IT / Hairdressing / Metals & Engineering / Sport & Recreation
Electrical / Health & Community Services / Mining / The WHS Extension Module
Date completed
White Card (Building and Construction)
WorkSafe Safety Passport (BSBWHS201A)
Electrical Training Licence
First Aid Certificate (Please state level)
Bronze Medallion
VET Readiness Course
Other (Please state)
Work History / WPL / PAID
Tick where appropriate

Task Schedule

Instructions:

List the tasks you complete at work throughout the year. Add new tasks as the year progresses, i.e. you don’t need to keep adding tasks you have already included in previous entries. Indicate the equipment and WHS applicable to each task.

For each workday, reflect on your day. For example: What did you learn? What skills are you developing/improving? What would you like to do/learn next time? What will you do differently on your next workplace day?

Copy your hours to the Attendance Records at the back of your logbook, ensuring you subtotal your hours each week.

Example tasks are included below.

Date / Start Time / Finish Time / Lunch Break / Total Hours
13/2/2012 / 9am / 5pm / 1 hour / 7
Task / Equipment / WHS
Answered phone and recorded messages on message pad (Business) / Phone, bluetooth headset and message pad / Ergonomic equipment
Fencing (Agriculture) / Pliers and strainers / Safety glasses and sun protection
Gyprocking (Construction) / Auto strip feed screw gun, stanley knife and ruler / Safety glasses
Supervising outside play (Childcare) / Play equipment / Sun protection and water supply
Slicing tomatoes (Hospitality) / Slicer/Knife / Mesh gloves
Washing hair (Hairdressing) / Adjustable basin and chair / Adjustable basin and chair

Example reflection is included below.

Reflection
Today was my first day at work placement. The staff were very welcoming to me, showing me around the workplace and helping me whenever I did not know how to do something. I learnt to answer the business phone in the correct manner, as well as record messages. I was quite nervous at first, but developed my confidence as the day progressed. Next week I hope to do some computer work, perhaps typing up some letters.
Workplace Supervisor Sign / WPL Teacher Sign
KonaquinBickmore / Cynnamon Harper

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