Structured Workplace Learning
Structured workplace learning is on the job training during which a student is expected to master a set of skills or competencies, related to a course accredited by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). These include Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools programs, Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).
Structured workplace learning manual
The structured workplace learning manual contains information that will assist school based staff to develop, coordinate and manage quality structured workplace learning programs for their students. It includes:
- Part 5.4 Workplace Learning, Division 1 - Work experience and structured workplace learning arrangements of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Word - 1.2Mb); and
- Ministerial Order 55 – Structured Workplace Learning Arrangements (Word - 90Kb)
which provide the operational framework for structured workplace learning arrangements.
Stuctured workplace learning arrangement form and guidelines
The Structured Workplace Learning Arrangement Form is to be completed and signed by the student, parent (if the student is under 18 years of age), the employer and the principal.
The Structured Workplace Learning Arrangement Form and employer guidelines below may be printed in either colour or black and white, and are designed to be faxed if necessary.
- Structured Workplace Learning Arrangement Form (PDF - 62Kb) *NEW*
- Structured Workplace Learning Guidelines for Employers (PDF - 376Kb)
PLEASE NOTE: As per the wording in Ministerial Order 55, the section of the Structured Workplace Learning form headed Principals Consent has been amended to read as follows: "the student is required to 'undertake' training in accredited occupational health and safety". The word 'undertake' has replaced the word 'complete'. Please note that there has been no change to Ministerial Order 55.
Occupational health and safety requirements for structured workplace learning
Prior to entering into an arrangement, the Principal must be satisfied that the student has undertaken training in accredited occupational health and safety relevant to the workplace where the student will be employed under a Structured Workplace Learning arrangement. Refer to Ministerial Order 55, 8 (1)
To access occupational health and safety resources for all structured workplace learning students, see: Occupational Health and Safety Resources
Interstate placements
Reciprocal arrangements are in place for Victorian students to undertake structured workplace learning in New South Wales and South Australia.
These arrangements are primarily for students in those schools situated in regions adjoining the borders. Students should be encouraged to find work placements in their own state in preference to interstate placements. Prior to arranging interstate work placements permission must be sought from the New South Wales Department of Education or the South Australian Department of Education and Children’s Services.
** Interstate structured workplace learning placements may only be arranged as a last resort.
To find out more about requirements for structured workplace learning placements in New South Wales, see: Workplace Learning - Non Local Placements
To find out more about requirements for structured workplace learning placements in South Australia, see: Workplace Learning and Skills - Learning Guidelines
More information
For further information regarding structured workplace learning arrangements in your area, contact your regional Youth Transitions Officer, Independent Schools Victoria or the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria. See: Contacts