Vocational Education and Training (VET) is learning designed to prepare students for the world of work. VET is a combination of vocational units and general curriculum subjects, which allows students to work towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education and credits towards a nationally recognised VET qualification.
The on-the-job experience is part of a recognised vocational qualification (certificate).
The aim of work placement is to develop skills on-the-job and to undertake workplace tasks which enable the student to demonstrate competency in the workplace.
Mandurah Catholic College provides its students with a work readiness and induction program before placing them in a real workplace. The program typically covers:
the purpose of the work placement and the specific requirements of this Workplace Learning program
an understanding of the work health and safety requirements of the industry
workplace expectations and behaviours
appropriate duties the student may undertake
an understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality in the workplace
roles and responsibilities of the student
roles and responsibilities of the host workplace.
How to apply
Work placement applications must be completed by Year 10 and 11 students in Term 3 of the year prior to work placement.
Please do not leave it to the last minute.
Download an application form
Resume, Semester 1 report and any additional information is to accompany the application
Complete application form and VETiS application form
Look out for timelines in News Feed, website and Careers bulletin for when you need to apply for traineeships and other training. This is a formal process and no late applications will be considered
Fill out all parts of the form completely including Student Goal Statement
Signed by parents/guardians
