Workplace Learning Coordinator Program (WLC Program)
The Workplace Learning Coordinators Program aims to improve access to quality work placement opportunities for young people aged 15-19. The Program will identify, facilitate and coordinate workplace learning placements in Structured Workplace Learning (SWL), School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATS) and Work Experience. The Workplace Learning Coordinators will work with government and non-government secondary schools, TAFEs, Adult and Community Education providers, industry, local employers and Koorie community representatives to identify local skill and student learning needs and to generate workplace learning opportunities for young people.Establishing Workplace Learning Coordinators provides the opportunity for a coordinated approach that aims to: increase efficiency of the placement process; decrease the number of different direct approaches made to prospective employers; increase the likelihood of employers taking up of students; and improve access for young people to quality workplace learning.
What is Workplace Learning?
VET ProgramsStudents can undertake VET programs as part of their VCE or VCAL. These VET programs include VET in Schools, school based apprenticeships and traineeships and pre-apprenticeships. They are designed to:
- provide a vocational qualification as well as a senior secondary certificate
- provide courses that are motivating and engaging for many young people
- expand opportunities and pathways for senior secondary students
- link schools to industry and training providers
- help meet the needs of industry
- prepare young people for the workplace of the future.
Structured Workplace Learning
Structured workplace learning involves students undertaking structured on the job training as part of a VET Program during which they are expected to master a designated set of skills and competencies related to courses accredited by the Victorian Qualifications Authority.
School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
A School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship offers students enrolled in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) the option of combining part-time employment, school and training. The program is undertaken under a training contract with an employer, has a training plan signed by the school and formally registered with Skills Victoria and leads to a nationally recognised qualification at Certificate II, III or IV level. It also includes paid work under some form of industrial agreement that endorses part-time apprenticeships, such as a Federal Industrial Award, Australian Workplace Agreement (AWA) or Collective Agreement.
Work Experience
Work experience is the short term placement of secondary school students with host employers, to provide insights into the industry and the work place in which they are located. Students are placed with employers primarily to observe and learn – not to undertake activities which require extensive training or experience.
For more information on these programs, go to http://www.education.vic.gov.au
Expressions of interest required
We are currently preparing to roll outaseries of presentations to secondary school groups preparing them for the world of work. As a local employer, if you would be prepared to give a brief presentation of 10 to 15 minutes to secondary students in years 10 and 11 on the realities of working within your industry, and give some advice on effective job applications, please contact :
Lisa Howlett
Team Leader
Workplace Learning Coordinator Program
Highlands Local Learning and Employment Network
03 5336 5018
lisa@highlandsllen.org
Deborah Cutts
Project Officer
Workplace Learning Coordinator Program
Highlands Local Learning and Employment Network
03 5336 5030
dcutts@highlandsllen.org
(Working Monday to Wednesday)
We are conducting a survey with employers who have recently hosted students on work placement. If you would like to complete the survey please click the following link to Survey Monkey:
