Stage 2 Workplace Practices

Length: 2 Semesters

Compulsory or Elective: Elective

Credits: 20 Credits

Recommended Prior Achievement: 

  • Successful completion of a Stage 1 English or Stage 1 Workplace Practices to a C grade or higher 

What will I learn:

In Workplace Practices you will explore:

  • The changing nature of work
  • Work Health and Safety
  • Industrial relations
  • Finding work skills including resume writing and interview procedures
  • Working experience (60 hours undertaken during school holidays, weekends or after school)
  • Reflective practices of capability and skill development

What attributes do I need:

Organisational and time management skills. Confidence to engage with others in the community to ensure the commitment to working experience is completed. A passion to get ready for work, an apprenticeship or further training. Great if you already commit many hours to a part-time job or a school-based apprenticeship, as this can be utilised for your working experience. 

What Learner Qualifiers suit Workplace Practices:

  • Shows independence
  • Respects and cooperates with others – including workplace providers

How will I be assessed:

25%

Folio

Mock interview

WHS Risk assessment

Changing work interviews

25%

Performance

60 hours Work experience

Journal

20%

Reflections

Capability reflection

Working Experience reflection

30%

External

Issue or practical investigation