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. All students who are at least 14 years and 9 months old may participate in the program.

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.

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 work experience/work placement arrangement, this request must be discussed with the Head of Department VET. It is then the responsibility of the school to terminate or modify the arrangement, if warranted.

In the senior school students are able to become involved in the School Based Apprenticeships program. This school recognises that such programs offer a valuable pathway to further education and training.

For more information regarding SATs (School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships) please contact a member of the Vocational Education and Training staff on 61 73906 7349.

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