1. Structured Workplace Learning Forum Western Local Community Partnership “SWL Overview”

2. Why a Structured Workplace Learning Forum?  Western Local Community Partnership (Western LCP) is funded to facilitate quality Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)  Based on Western LCP’s Structured Workplace Learning survey (2006) schools requested professional development on workreadiness and industry engagement

3. What does Structured Workplace Learning mean?  “Workplacement” is organised workplace learning which provides practical application to the skills learnt in class. A workplacement is for students studying VCAL, VET subjects or vocational programs.  “Workreadiness” = The preparation of students prior to working with employers

4. National Perspective on SWL Six essential ingredients for a quality SWL experience: 1.Efficient and effectively resourced internal arrangements 2.Strong and enduring relationships with stakeholders 3.Managing demand for places sensitively and effectively 4.Rigorous preparation of students and employers 5.Rewarding experience for employers & all students 6.All parties role in providing reliable outcomes

5. State perspective – the legal requirements  Ministerial orders No. 23: SWL Arrangements  Signed by all parties before placement commences  Which form?  Insurance  School must phone or visit student on workplacement  Students paid a minimum of $5 a day, except not-for-profit  VET subjects – strongly recommended, not mandatory

6. Western LCP is focusing on:  Providing resources for co-ordinators and teachers in preparing students for workplacement  Working with industry/employers to support quality SWL  Facilitating training to groups of teachers on websites supporting workreadiness or industry engagement  Providing forums for sharing work readiness activities from teachers across the Western Region

7. Recipe for successful SWL Quality SWL Student Preparation Communication with employers Guest speaking & Industry visits School internal process and communication ParentsFollowing up Employer expectations