Workplace Learning Coordinators

Overview

Workplace Learning Coordinators are available in each Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN) area to facilitate workplace based learning experiences for students.  Nearly $20 million is being invested over four years in this streamlined arrangement to expand workplace learning opportunities available to young people and to make it easier for education and training providers and employers.

Coordinators work with LLENs, secondary schools, VET providers, the Learn Local adult and community education sector (Learn Local providers) and local employers to coordinate work placements for School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships, Structured Workplace Learning and Work Experience.

Workplace Learning Coordinators must be aware of and comply with government policies relating to:

• Structured Workplace Learning;
• Work Experience; and
• Practical Placements

Objectives

• To increase the number of young people undertaking workplace learning placements in places of employment, especially within those industries that provide strong vocational outcomes for young people.
• To increase the alignment between VCAL and VET provision and local industry needs.
• To increase the number of Koorie young people undertaking workplace learning placements.

Workplace Learning Coordinator Contact Details

For details about how to contact the Workplace Learning Coordinator in your LLEN area, please see: Workplace Learning Coordinator contacts (Excel - 69Kb)

Formative Evaluation of Workplace Learning Coordinators

The formative evaluation of the Workplace Learning Coordinator (WLC) program was conducted by Deakin University on behalf of the Department.

The evaluation, conducted from the commencement of the program in July 2010 to mid 2011, provides advice on:

• the barriers, issues and effective strategies that influenced the implementation of the WLC program;
• the data sources and instruments that provided appropriate information to contribute to the WLC project reporting framework, including any modifications to the service plan; and
• effective mechanisms for sharing good practice and strategies that may enhance the further implementation of the WLC program.

For more information, please see: Workplace Learning Coordinators Program Formative Evaluation - Final Report November 2011 (PDF - 648Kb)