Workplace learning programs form part of the NSW secondary curriculum. They enable students to spend a planned period of time – usually a week – in the workplace, gaining practical experience, assisting their career choices and building their industry skills.

For Employers

• Employer Guide to Workplace Learning (updated February 2018) (pdf)
• 2019 Work Experience/Placement Insurance – Overview and Certificate of Currency (pdf) (Revised 18 July 2019)

For Parents and Students

• Student/Parent Guide to Workplace Learning
• Go2Workplacement (Students must complete this prior to work placement for VET courses.)
• MyWorkExperience (To be completed by students prior to work experience.)
• Whitecard for Workplace Learning in Construction (pdf)

For Schools

• Student Workplace Learning Policy
• Workplace Learning Guidelines for Schools

Support Documents

• Student Workplace Learning Record (Word Version) (updated August 2019)
• Student Workplace Learning Record (writable PDF) (updated August 2019)
• Student Workplace Learning Record – EVET (Word Version) (updated February 2020)
• 2019 Employer Satisfaction Survey (PDF)
• Employer Satisfaction Survey – Google form
• Workplace Visit Report (Word)
• Workplace Visit Report (PDF)
• Working With Animals
  • Working With Animals – Memo
  • Working With Animals – Guidelines
  • Working With Animals – Self Assessment
  • Working with Animals – Workplace Hazards
• Working With Children Memo
• Vehicle Travel with Host Employer
• Construction Safety and Emergency Procedures Student Card