The Work Experience Program for Year 10 students in 2019 is during the week beginning Monday 24^th June – 28^th June. Alternative dates will only be considered by the school through consultation with the Work Experience Coordinator or Principal. There will be no scheduled Year 10 Classes during this period while Year 10 students are out completing their Work Experience.

The Year 10 Work Experience Program is part of the compulsory SACE component which is a requirement for all Year 10 students in the state.

Work Experience has many benefits for students; helping them clarify possible career choices as well as raising awareness and challenging students to experience what is expected of them in the “real” world of work. Work Experience offers the possibility to develop maturity in allowing students to relate to others in an adult environment. Students will be briefed in aspects of work such as application letters, resumes, interview skills, expectations and evaluation, and debriefing during lessons prior to going out on placements. Students will also be required to successfully complete Work Safety, Child Protection and Equal Opportunity awareness activities prior to going out on placement.

Richard Thomas

Design and Technology/VET Coordinator