Workplace Learning is committed to supporting parents and families in our regions. We encourage parents/carers to regularly visit our website to view up to date information, events and opportunities to assist their children in the transition from school into further education, training or employment.
On this page find out more about Work Placement, School Based Apprenticeships, Traineeships our Job Education Training (JET) program and Get Back In The Game (GBIG) program.
Work Placement
Work placement is a mandatory component of industry-based Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses that students can choose as part of their studies for the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC). It is a planned opportunity in a quality host work place that enables senior school students studying particular industry-based courses to practise and develop their industry competencies and their employability skills in a vibrant real work context.
Work Placement is coordinated across NSW by a network of Work Placement Service Providers (WPSP). WPSPs are non-government, not for profit organisations contracted to support and coordinate the mandatory work placements for students. Workplace Learning is the WPSP for the Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Shoalhaven, South Coast and Far South Coast regions. We work closely with local schools, TAFE NSW colleges and campuses, Registered Training Organisations and employers to coordinate the work placements for all eligible students across these regions.The industry frameworks for work placement
Aeroskills, Animal Studies, Automotive, Business Services,
Construction, Early Childhood Education and Care, Electrotechnology, Entertainment Industry, Financial Services, Hospitality, Human Services, Information & Digital Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering, Outdoor Recreation, Plumbing, Primary Industries , Retail Services, Sports Coaching, Tourism, Travel & EventsBenefits
• Mentoring by experienced staff and tradespeople
• Looks great on Resumes and references for students • Students receive an industry qualification at completion of HSC • Work placement may lead to a job with the host employer • Students attend and assist in a business for one week (35 hours) • It’s like work experience and is compulsory for Years 11 and 12 students and directly relates to their Vocational Education and Training (VET) course • Students put into practice the skills they’ve learnt in the classroom • The future workforce gets to try a career to see if it’s right for themSchool Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships allow Students to make an early start on their career while still finishing school.
Opportunities are available across a wide range of occupations. Each offers a chance of getting paid for real work experience, while gaining a nationally-recognised qualification and contributing towards their HSC studies. School Based Apprentices will complete the first stage of a trade qualification by the end of their HSC year. Trainees complete an initial qualification by the end of year 12. The study and work associated with their chosen career also becomes a part of their HSC. Learn MoreJob Education Training
JET assists students to achieve their transition from school to work and further learning objectives. Suitable for Year 9 to 12 students, JET assists them to:
• Re-engage • Understand their strengths • Find their fit • Identify post-school options • Plan their pathway • Attend structured work experience • Gain work readiness • Become employable READ MOREGet Back In the Game(GBIG)
GBIG within the Illawarra, Southern Highlands & Shoalhaven Region assists Young People aged 15 to 19 years, who have disengaged from education and are struggling to make effective transitions into employment
• To provide individual client case management, mentoring, training & and employment brokerage services to re-engage them in education and training and/or Support their transitions to sustainable employment.