Workplace Learning Co-ordinators Induction 25 & 26 August 2010 Edmund Mission, General Manager Youth Transitions Division, DEECD

year olds who gained Year 12 or its equivalent, Source: ABS Survey of Education and Work

National Partnership on Youth Attainment and Transitions (NP YAT) NP YAT- agreement between Australian and State and Territory Governments Aim to increase participation of young people in education & training, increase attainment levels and improve transitions Workplace learning coordinators –one of the key programs to help us meet the objectives of the National Partnership on Youth Attainment and Transitions

Workplace Learning in Victoria School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships Structured Workplace Learning in –VCE –VCAL –VET Work Experience

VETiS Enrolments Student participation increased by 16% from 2006 to 2009 Certificate enrolments have increased by over 17% from 2006 to 2009 More students are choosing to participate in more than one VET certificate Students may require more than one structured workplace learning placement Source: VCAA Board Statistical Report 2010

VETiS Enrolments by Industry Source: VCAA Board Statistical Report 2010

VCAL Enrolments VCAL enrolments have risen 44% from 2006 to % of this growth is accounted for by increased enrolments in Intermediate and Senior VCAL certificates Source: VCAA annual reports on VCAL enrolments

Program Objectives WLCs are the interface between industry and employers and education and training providers: Increase the number of young people undertaking workplace learning placements in places of employment, especially within those industries that provide strong vocational outcomes for young people Increase the alignment between VCAL and VET provision and local industry needs Increase the number of Koorie young people undertaking workplace learning placements Generate and identify new workplace learning placement opportunities

Supports and networks WLCs are expected to work with existing infrastructure and with each other Key supports include LLENs and Regions We have a number of resources and tools to support you in your work ertrans/worklearn/default.htmhttp:// ertrans/worklearn/default.htm

Workplace Learning Toolkit DVD and teaching and learning resources –Focus on OHS in 14 industry areas –Bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace –Common workplace learning hazards –Preparing for workplace learning DVDs available to all schools, RTOs, TAFE and ACE providers, WLCs, LLENs and on-line Employer DVD