Work Experience and Workplacement
For many years the school has operated a Work Experience/Work Placement Program to assist students to make the transition from school to work. We have established a considerable database of employers who participate in the program. Education Queensland is committed to the provision of Work Experience/Work Placement for students as part of their education. Participation in the program is voluntary and requires that the school, student and parents/carers agree to the conditions of the placement.
This program operates on a Wednesday. Some placements are for the whole day, whereas other placements may only operate on Wednesday afternoon in sport time. The school and the employer reserve the right to terminate or modify the arrangement at any time and without notice.
If a student or his/her parent wishes to terminate or modify the arrangement, this request must be discussed with the Head of Department Vocational Education Training. It is then the responsibility of the school to terminate or modify the arrangement, if warranted.
Students are to work normal working hours for their place of employment. They must not be paid. During work experience/work placement, the school will contact the place of employment. This is mandatory. Employers, students and members of the public are covered by insurance for injury and/or property damage. Students are covered by Workcover for permanent injury or death only.
Students in Year 12 who have gained a school-based traineeship or apprenticeship may drop a subject so as to maximise success in both their studies and work. This is organised through the Vocational Education Training Department and the Guidance Counsellor. Year 11 students who have gained a School-based Apprenticeship Traineeship will study 6 subjects.
In exceptional circumstances only students may be permitted to study five (5) subjects due to circumstances other than the gaining of a School-based Apprenticeship Traineeship. This exemption is only considered in Year 12 and must be approved by the Guidance Counsellor and Deputy Principal.
Subject Changes – Students wishing to change subjects must see the Guidance Counsellor. The school allows three weeks into each semester for changes to occur. After this students must stay in the subject chosen for the semester. Under no circumstances can students simply change subjects themselves.
