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We strive to provide positive and rewarding Workplacement experiences for your business and the students you host.

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75 Woods Street
Darwin NT 0800

GPO Box 415
Darwin NT 0801
P (08) 8981-8870
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"Owen fitted into the workshop environment well. He was prepared for what was expected from him as far as his skill level. Owen was a great kid and was well receive by the general workshop."

Glen Owen
Darwin Buslink

Everyone from electricians to chefs are all needed to sustain our great lifestyle and economic growth, and we won’t have them without attracting and training young people to these industries.

Businesses & Organisations like yours have recognised the link between training and serious skill shortages faced in the Territory. Take a stand with them by making the decision to help young people along a vocational pathway by becoming a Host Employer.

This valuable investment into the future of your industry and your business will benefit you considerably. Workplacements can be used as a vehicle to reflect local industry needs in education programs, recruit potential employees and to develop community goodwill.

Workplacements you provide will help VET students gain a nationally recognised qualification and make successful transitions from school into the world of work.

YouthWorX NT is the central coordination point for all parties involved in the Workplacement process. We are available for support at all stages of your Workplacements.

We strive to provide positive and rewarding Workplacement experiences for your business and the
students you host.

What are Workplacements?

	Students are covered by NT Government for Insurance
	Students must be between 15-19 years old
	Students are usually in Year 10, 11 or 12
	Workplacement can count towards a student’s NT Certificate of Education
	Students are not paid for Workplacement
	Students are to be treated as all other employees

Structured Workplacements (referred to as Workplacements) are the on-the-job training component of Vocational Education & Training (VET) in Schools programs available to Secondary Students.

VET Students will spend 5 to 10 days on Workplacement with a Host Employer. They can do up to 4 Workplacements within a year, with one or more Host Employers.

Workplacements allow VET Students to perform hands on tasks in the workplace that are related to competencies in their VET Course.

Structured Workplacements are viewed by employers as one of the most essential parts of a VET Course as they give students a real insight into the industry.

Workplacement v's Work Experience

Workplacement

	Enrolled in an industry VET Course
	Year 10 to 12
	Learning Skills & Theory relevant to Industry
	Genuinely interested in their chosen area of training
	Keen to practice their skills and perform hands on tasks in the workplace

Work Experience

	Students are sent to different businesses to observe the workplace
	Year 10

Benefits to your Business

	The opportunity to reflect local industry needs and standards in education programs.
	Recruit potential employees from the students you host, saving on expensive advertising and recruitment costs.
	Develop the training and supervision skills of your staff.
	Ensure sufficient skilled labour for the future of your industry.
	Have meaningful work completed whilst developing skills in students.
	Gain community goodwill for helping students improve their skills and increase their employment opportunities.
	Personal reward, it is satisfying to know that you gave someone a head start into their career.
	No financial outlay for business – your time and effort is all the investment required.

"We used to recruit Apprentices off the street, which is not only expensive but often unsuccessful. Now we are getting applicants from the VET students we've hosted and it's been great - we know first hand if the applicant fits into the culture of our workplace and if they have the work ethic that we are looking for".

John Watkins
Technical Service Manager, Kerry Holden

The Role of a Host Employer

Don't assume

Many things go without saying, but to a student these “regular” things can be new and unfamiliar.

Put yourself in their shoes

Can you remember the first time you walked into a workplace and how you felt?

Oh behave!

Begin each Workplacement by discussing workplace behaviour expectations. Eg. Turn mobile phones off or to silent during business hours, chatting online is not permitted etc. if that’s your office policy.

Whats-his-name

Help your staff out by giving your Workplacement student a nametag.

Host Employers should aim to provide students with as many hands on tasks as possible. Giving students meaningful work often gains the best results as the student will genuinely feel as though they have contributed to your business.

Preparing a Work Plan in advance that outlines tasks for the student to do is an excellent idea. Make sure to detail the time allowed, supervisor etc. It’s a good idea to put in a few tasks the student can do unsupervised when others get busy.

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Student Work Plan Template

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First Day Induction Checklist

"Jacqui was a pleasure to have in the office, her maturity made it easier for us to provide a range of tasks. We wish her all the best in the future."

Kelly McLean
Piening Real Estate

A Host Employer must provide...

a safe working environment and safety equipment
a First Day Induction
meaningful tasks related to the skills in the students VET Course
a nominated Workplace Supervisor

A Host Employer will be required to...

record student’s progress in their Training Materials
provide feedback about the student and the Workplacement

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Employer Workplacement Evaluation

Payment

VET Students on Workplacement are not allowed to be paid by Employers whilst on Workplacement. Any payments to a student will change the status of the student to 'employee' and make the Host Employer responsible for the provision of worker's compensation insurance.

Insurance

Northern Territory VET Students on Workplacement are covered by insurance policies held by the NT Department of Employment, Education & Training. These policies cover injury to the student as well as third party property damage caused by student negligence.

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DEET Insurance Information for Employers 2007

Legal Obligations

Your legal responsibilities relating to the duty of care are the same for students on Workplacement as for all persons in your employment.

However, the younger the age and lower maturity level of school students generally requires a greater level of care than that of adult workers eg, not leaving them alone to ‘mind’ the workplace.

Set out a student work plan that suits your organisation in advance.

Many VET teachers provide their students with a Training Plan. This is a brief list of example jobs the student could do to meet the competencies they are trying to achieve on this Workplacement.

Talking is good!

The more you talk about what is going in your organisation, and how you like things done the better. Workplacement students are only with you for a short time, so they don’t have the luxury of time to figure things out.

Have some fun!

The idea is to encourage and attract a new person into your industry. Think up some fun or interesting jobs for your Workplacement student if their work plan is looking a bit dull. Variety is the spice of life.

Balance

Remember to be nice, but firm. Show the students that you enjoy having them in your Workplace and respect them… what goes around comes around.

We're all people here

Allow students to spend a few moments getting to know you.

Accidents

Note emergency contacts in students training materials
Seek medical help immediately
Contact the students emergency number and your YouthWorX NT Coordinator
Ask the doctor attending the student for a medical certificate
Complete an accident report of the incident and forward to YouthWorX NT

Confidentiality

Confidentiality is addressed in the early part of VET training. Students must have a clear understanding of confidentiality before they can be assessed as ‘work ready” by their VET Trainer. If your organisation uses a standard Confidentiality Agreement for employees, you are entitled to ask visiting VET Students to comply with your company policy. We have supplied a standard confidentiality form that may be downloaded if you do not have one.

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Confidentiality Agreement

Register your Interest

Contact YouthWorX NT to discuss becoming a Host Employer.

Already decided to register as a Host Employer?

Host Employer Registration Form

You’re a current Host Employer and would like to register a workplacement vacancy

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