Host employers play a vital role in supporting the success of student work placements. Their responsibilities include:
– Identifying suitable workplace opportunities prior to the student’s commencement.
– Ensuring staff understand the purpose of the student’s workplace learning experience.
– Providing students and their coordinator with details about start times, location, and expectations for the first day.
– Appointing an appropriate supervisor to guide and support the student during their placement.
– Providing a safe working environment, in compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
– Negotiating a structured learning plan tailored to the student’s course outcomes.
– Defining learning outcomes and competencies that the student can address during the placement.
– Planning a basic training schedule, suggesting tasks and the time required to meet learning goals.
– Monitoring the student’s progress throughout the placement.
– Completing the employer section of the student’s Work Placement Record/Booklet.
– Communicating with the supervising teacher as needed during the placement period.
– Notifying South West Connect immediately if a student does not attend as scheduled.
Clear communication and planning between schools, South West Connect, and host employers help ensure a valuable and meaningful learning experience for all students.