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Work Experience Handbook 2018

My Workplace Experience

PLP | My Workplace Experience 2016

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What is Workplace Experience?

Workplace experience is an opportunity for you to enter the workplace and experience what it is like first hand. Workplace experience will provide you with valuable insights into your chosen industry and enable you to more effectively plan for your future through reflecting upon this experience. It will also give you an opportunity to relate what you have been doing at school to the workplace and increase your motivation to work hard to achieve your goals. You may also utilise this opportunity to explore your career options and interests. As part of the PLP task 3 you will be required to reflect on the development of one (or more) capabilities.


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My Workplace Experience Check List Before you can begin your work experience placement you must complete this checklist of tasks and hand in all relevant documents to Mrs Hudson who can be found in the counselling area. Make sure you keep copies for your resume.

All required documentation and training MUST be completed BEFORE any Work Experience is

begun. It is the law that Work Experience students cannot be paid.

CHECK LIST YOUR INITIALS

1 Presented your parents with the Work Experience Information booklet.

2 Attended the essential training (5 hours) and signed the attendance sheet for each session at evidence.

3 Located and Contacted businesses for a Work Experience placement

4 Workplace Learning Agreement Form is filled out and signed by all parties.

1. Student

2. Workplace Provider

3. Parent

4. Principal Submit by Friday 22th June to Mrs Hudson.

5 Complete the Student Risk Assessment by Friday 22th June and submit to

Mrs Hudson

6 Read and understood the Work Health and Safety, Equal Opportunity and Child Protection Acts in this booklet.

7 Complete and hand in APPENDICES 1,2 &3 of this booklet submit to Mrs Hudson by Thursday 28th June (week 9 term 2).

8 Complete Safety Check at www.safework.sa.gov.au print certificates and submit.

by Thursday 28th June (week 9 term 2).

9 Complete Virtual Hotel at www.safework.sa.gov.au, print certificates and submit.

by Thursday 28th June (week 9 term 2).

10 Complete Equal Opportunity Quiz at www.eo4schools.net.au/work-life print certificates and submit. by Thursday 28th June (week 9 term 2).

11 Make contact with the Work Experience supervisor 30th July 2018, ensure you have


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written down the organisation information in the journal.

12 Attend the Work Experience placement on Monday 6th August; be at least 10 minutes early. Give the workplace provider the Supervisors Report

13 Welcomed by workplace supervisor and given an induction tour of relevant areas ofthe site.

Introduction to employees you will be working with.

Duties for the week are explained including start and finish times

Shown where staff amenities are situated

Break times and length of breaks including lunch explained

Shown where First Aid kit is situated

Shown where fire extinguishers are situated

Security procedures and Absenteeism Policy explained

Emergency evacuation procedures have been explained

Instruction in use of equipment, hazardous substances, safe handling procedures and safe operating procedures as required

14 On the last day make sure you thank the workplace provider and collect the Supervisors Report, submit to Mrs Hudson

15 Write and post a letter of thanks to the workplace provider. Follow the format in your journal. Submit a copy to Mrs Hudson

16 Complete your Workplace Experience Journal - PLP Task 3 and submit to your

Home Group teacher. (no emails accepted)

Day 5 Journal

Thank you letter

Capability Checklist

Evaluation of your personal and learning goals.

17 Update your resume with the Work Experience details and store the Supervisors Report in an ePortfolio.


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Dear Parent/Caregiver

The Work Experience programme is the option available to year 10 students not attending the snow tour during Week 3 of Term 3 (Monday to Friday 6th - 10th August 2018). Students selecting this programme will participate in a 35-hour work experience placement in a business, industry or voluntary work of their choice. Please note work experience is unpaid.

There will be an opportunity for students to evaluate and reflect on their personal development in a work context and its subsequent impact on their Personal Learning Plan. Task 3: My Workplace Experience.

Students are required to find their own placement. The school is able to assist but does not have placements which are allocated to students. It is not recommended that students complete the work experience placement with parents or family, but parent assistance in finding a suitable placement for their child is requested.

The Department Education and Child Development (DECD) Workplace Guidelines (2015), identifies prohibited activities that students can perform while on work placement, please see the attached guidelines. In agreeing to be part of the programme students will be required to:

Attend a 5 hour induction programme at school. This includes satisfactorily completion of mandatory training and assessment in Work Health and Safety, Equal Opportunity legislation and Child Protection Act DECS Workplace Guidelines, (2015).

Complete and return a Workplace Agreement Form by 22nd June 2018. The form is a legally binding agreement between the employer, student, parents and DECD, it is essential that all information is read and understood with signatures entered.

Complete and return the Workplace Learning – Student Risk Assessment Form Complete a work experience journal, which reflects on their experience and

demonstrates an understanding of work. (PLP Task 3: My Workplace Experience) Contact the supervisor just prior to work experience, undertake a site specific induction

and be aware of employer expectation and requirements.

Students planning to complete work experience in a Child Care or Preschool Centre require DCSI child-related employment screening. Applications for the screening must be completed by the end of Term 1 as the DCSI screening request can take from 8 – 16 weeks to be processed. Please note Primary School Work Placements will not require a Criminal History Screening. There is no cost to parents and a current application form can be collected from Mrs Hudson.

Please refer to the attached information guide to workplace learning. For further enquiries contact Laura Hudson during school hours on 8304 8420 or at [email protected]


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Prohibited Work Experience

DECD Workplace Learning Guidelines (2015)

The following circumstances are to be used as a guide only and are not an exhaustive list of the circumstances that may make an environment unsafe and as such unsuitable for a work placement. In general, students must not be placed where: they will not be adequately supervised by the workplace provider the activity(ies) or the environment and/or the conditions of work may present

unacceptable risks given the student’s age, level of competence or maturity hazardous substances are used, or hazards exist, which may present unacceptable risks

given the student’s age, level of competence or maturity. In situations where students may encounter hazardous substances, the level of risk is determined by the extent to which hazard management systems are evident in the workplace. (Hazardous substances include those having the potential risk of causing infection and illness from the workplace, including zoonosis infections or illness.)

the work situation is not free from harassment, including sexual and racial harassment and unlawful discrimination.

the student will be engaged in activities that requires them to go ‘door to door’ the student will be delivering unofficial mail and/or letterboxing the student will be involved in the erection, alteration or demolition of buildings higher than

ten metres the student is required to operate equipment, machinery or vehicles for which they do not

hold the appropriate licence or certification. the student is required to ride as a pillion passenger the student (under the age of 18 years) will be required to serve liquor. Students 18 years

and over may not serve liquor if they: o do not hold the appropriate certification o are required to work after midnight o are not under constant supervision

the workplace is involved in current industrial action the work situation will require a student to operate any vehicle capable of flight or be

involved in air travel on charter flights and aircraft (other than those providing a regular transport service to the public or Department of Defence aircraft)

the work placement will be outside reasonable hours for that occupation the student will be participating in job trialling the provider is insisting on using a waiver to bypass their obligations including insurance the provider is requesting more than one work placement student for every three full-time

workers (or their equivalent) the student is being used to replace an existing worker


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Finding My Work Experience

Work experience is not choosing a career but a career interest area and having the opportunity to explore it further by experiencing the work environment. Work experience is highly competitive in many areas – you are competing with other school students as well as tertiary and TAFE students. Finding work experience in many ways is like finding a job and may take time and persistence.

If you haven’t been successful or started to look yet it may help to try some of the following:

Read about various types of work online at www.myfuture.edu.au Research placements students have undertaken in previous years by searching through the

database on comdata or see Mrs Hudson. Google the Yellow Pages to find places of interest either close to home or accessible by public

transport away and make a list of possibilities to contact by telephone. Talk to parents, friends, relatives, neighbours, teachers who may be able to assist with contacts You should not gain work experience under direct supervision of your parents.

Contacting employers

You may have to make many telephone calls and write many letters before you find an employer who is willing to take you for work experience. It is difficult but try not to take NO personally.

Think about how you are going to get to and from a work place before you contact them. Ensure you have a plan for getting to work each day as it will be your responsibility to get there and home each day as well as being punctual.

Telephone tips Telephone calls will generally give a quicker response than sending letters.

o Call the potential employer and ask to speak to the work experience coordinator or human resources manager or the person in charge of staffing. Write down the name of the person and use it when speaking to the company.

o When speaking on the telephone be polite and make sure you create a good impression. Ensure that you sound enthusiastic, interested and are organised. Identify yourself and explain the reason for your call.

o My name is -----------and I am a year 10 student at -----------. I am enquiring about a work experience placement with your business. Do you take work experience students?

o If they say maybe or call again later make a note of this and follow up in a couple of weeks.

o If they say send me more details follow up with a letter and if there is no reply after a week or two call again.

o When a business agrees to take you on make a time to go in and meet them to complete the 2018 Work Experience Agreement form. This form must be completed and returned to school before the placement begins.


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Agreement form completion: Copies of the Workplace Agreement form can be found on Comdata/ 2018 Work Experience or at student services. The form needs to be back at school by Friday 22nd June 2018 (Week 8 Term 2)

INSTRUCTIONS - Workplace Learning Agreement form Below is the process for completing your Workplace Learning Agreement Form for your Work Experience. Please follow the steps below and ensure the WPLA form is completed FULLY.

Step 1.

YOU then need to fill in your details (including medical conditions etc.), sign and date the form in section B. If you are unsure of your starting

and finishing times, please ask your employer to complete that section.

Step 2.

YOU need to ask the WORKPLACE PROVIDER to complete section D, by completing the details in D1, then signing and dating section D2. You can take the form to the Workplace Provider to do this, or scan and

email it to them.

Step 3.

YOU need to ask your PARENT / CAREGIVER to complete, sign and date the form in section C. Please remind them to write your name in

the required part.

Step 5.

The SCHOOL will email/send copies of the completed Agreement form and Student Risk Assessment to the WORKPLACE PROVIDER, YOU, and

your PARENT/ CAREGIVER.

Step 4.

YOU then need to check that ALL sections of the form have been completed and then return the completed form to Mrs Hudson NO

LATER THAN Friday 22 June 2018.

WE will complete Section E.

Sign & date when completed




You then need to complete the Student Risk Assessment


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Workplace Learning Agreement

Form


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Student Risk Assessment


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My Workplace Details

Employer/Company name

Address

Supervisor’s name

Phone number

Placement dates Monday 6th – Friday 10th August 2018

Starting and finishing times

My Daily Organisation

What time do you have to leave home to get to work?

_____________________________________________________________

How are you planning to get to work on most days?

_____________________________________________________________

What will you have to wear?

_____________________________________________________________

What does the company you’ll be working for make / do?

_____________________________________________________________

Will you have to work indoors, outdoors or both? _____________________________________________________________

What kinds of tasks can you expect to do?

_____________________________________________________________

Are you likely to be working by yourself or as a part of a team?

_____________________________________________________________

Will you have much contact with the general public? Give details?

_____________________________________________________________


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You’re Responsibilities

The right attitude You will need to:

Show enthusiasm and initiative

Accept and complete duties planned by your supervisor Be willing to learn Listen to instructions and ask questions when unsure because it is better to ask a question than

to make an unnecessary mistake Accept advice given by supervisors Ask for work when you have nothing to do Be polite, courteous and well-mannered through the time in the work place Dress appropriately to industry standards and the work place. Jewellery may not be permitted

where there is machinery being operated. In hospitality and retail environments there may be restrictions.

Attendance and punctuality You will be expected to:

Be prepared to start your work experience on time each day Take only the allocated time for breaks Contact your work site early if you are unable to attend and contact the school and leave a

message for your teacher at student services Make appointments after work.

School Telephone number 8304 8420 School Fax number 8332 3228 Safety You will be required to comply with work health and safety and regulations You may be required to wear protective clothing and safety equipment You will need to take care to protect yourself and other employees by working in a safe

manner You need to report any accidents to your work experience supervisor You need to notify your work experience supervisor if you see and hazards at work Confidentiality There may be information about the business and clients that will be confidential. You will be expected to maintain privacy by not repeating any of this information. The employer trusts you as an employee.

Honesty Your honesty is important when dealing with others:

Make sure you take responsibility for any mistakes you make, it is better to own up than to be found out.

Do not leave valuables lying around, as they are a temptation to others to steal. Where there are secure places available such as lockers make sure you use them.


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If you are put in a position where you are handling money it is important to be completely honest.

Work Health and Safety Act 2012 Work Health and Safety in the workplace is governed by the Work Health and Safety Act (2012). The legislative obligation is to ensure all ‘workers’ engage in work where their safety is paramount. Students on work experience have the status of ‘worker’, and specifically that of a ‘new worker’.

Work experience students have the right to a safe and healthy workplace. Under the Work Health & Safety Act 2012 employers must make sure the workplace is as safe as possible. This includes giving you an induction to the worksite, instructing you in the safe use of machinery and equipment, training you as a worker on safe work practices and providing you with personal protective equipment.

As part of the Work Health & Safety Act 2012 you as a worker are responsible for safety too. You must also take care of your own and other’s safety by following health and safety instructions, using protective equipment as required, reporting workplace hazards and cooperating with the Workplace provide on health and safety issues.

Employer & Employee Responsibilities The legislation places responsibilities on both the employer and employee. Following is a list of the things you and your employer must do.

Safety in the workplace is everyone’s responsibility

Employer Responsibilities (Things Your Employer MUST Provide & Monitor)

Worker /Student Responsibilities (Things You MUST Do)

Safe workplace Safety induction Safe systems and machinery Adequate facilities Information, instruction and training Monitor changes Monitor employee health & welfare Keep records of injuries Adequate supervision

Protect yourself NOT endanger others Follow reasonable instructions Use safety equipment Wear personal protective equipment Report all accidents NOT be under the influence of

alcohol or drugs

If you feel uncomfortable about the work placement If you feel able, you should talk about your concern with your supervisor at your workplace. If the problem still continues or you do not feel comfortable talking with your workplace supervisor you should make contact with Mrs Hudson.

The emphasis during work experience is always on trying to provide a safe, interesting and valuable learning experience. This requires you taking responsibility for a number of arrangements including the following:


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arrange the completion of the Workplace Learning Agreement Form and promptly return it

to the school complete the appropriate program of workplace preparation and participate in a

worksite-specific induction before commencing your placement behave as an employee while on placement, conforming to all the workplace rules and

instructions from your workplace supervisor, including being punctual and notifying both the workplace and the school of absences

remember while on work placement you are representing your school, therefore school policies and codes of conduct apply at all times

complete activities set by the school before, during and after the placement understand that the work placement may involve confidential and sensitive information

which must be kept private wear the appropriate footwear / protective clothing / uniform as expected by your

workplace provider If there is an accident please report the incident to the school immediately so an accident

form can be completed. Accident / Injury Reporting

You are covered by insurance if you are hurt at work as long as you are doing an approved workplace learning program. That means that your Workplace Learning Agreement Form has been signed by all parties before you have started in the workplace. You may not be covered if the injury or damage was the result of your negligence or failure to follow clear and reasonable instructions.

You must consider incidents (near miss accidents) as warnings that lead to an accident, resulting in an injury to a worker. If you report all near misses and they are investigated there is a very good chance that an injury will be prevented.

Accidents result from two main causes; unsafe acts and unsafe conditions. In many cases the person who is injured is not the person who caused the situation.

As a result of the report, the incident can be investigated and actions taken to prevent the re-occurrence of the incident. The reports will also pinpoint possible problem areas in the workplace and provide injury statistics.

All injuries that occur in the workplace must be reported to your employer or someone in the organisation who has responsibility for Work Health and Safety and to the Work Experience Coordinator at Marryatville High School, Mrs Hudson.

All injuries must be reported as soon as possible after the injury happens, but at least within 24 hours.

Remember S.A.F.E. in an Emergency

Sound the alarm Advise others Follow instructions Evacuate to assembly area


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Equal Opportunity, Harassment & Discrimination Act

The Workplace Learning Guidelines (2016) are underpinned and respond to the Equal Opportunity Act (1984). Discrimination is about making choices. It is a legitimate process and we do it every day. For example, if an employer advertises a job, they are probably going to get lots of applicants for the one job. The employer has to distinguish between the applicants and choose one person. In other words, they must discriminate between the people going for the job to hopefully find the best person for the job. Equal Opportunity in employment is about using the law to make sure that these choices are made in a fair and appropriate way which looks at the abilities of the person and not irrelevant personal characteristics. Everyone is entitled to equal access to work and to be treated fairly at work, regardless of personal characteristics such as race, disability, age, gender, sexuality, caring responsibilities and religious dress. This includes equal conditions at work and being treated fairly by the workplace provider and co-workers. Equal opportunity laws are also about protecting rights to participate in the public life of the community without being unfairly discriminated against. Equal opportunity law and discrimination law applies to all workers – not only to paid jobs but also to volunteering, work placements and, apprenticeships or traineeships. All students in preparing for the workplace, whether it is paid employment or a work experience, should know about and understand the principles of discrimination law in relation to work conditions including matters that relate to their health safety and wellbeing. When students undertake a work experience they are classified as a worker and have legislative entitlement to the same protection against discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying as the paid staff.

The South Australian Equal Opportunity Act 1984 seeks to:

Promote equality of opportunity between the citizens of this state. Prevent certain kinds of discrimination. Encourage unprejudiced attitudes. Allow people to participate in the economic and social life of the community.

The Act 1984 makes it unlawful for anyone to be treated unfairly on the basis of

Age Sexuality Pregnancy Sex Physical or intellectual impairment Marital status Race


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In the areas of:

Employment Clubs and associations Education Conferral of qualifications Disposal of goods & services Disposal of land Accommodation

The Act also makes unlawful:

Sexual harassment Victimisation

Sexual harassment is:

Any unwanted or uninvited sexual behaviour, which is offensive, embarrassing, intimidating or humiliating. It has nothing to do with mutual attraction or friendship.

Victimisation is:

Treating someone unfairly because they have acted upon their legal rights, under Equal Opportunity laws. For example, if your job is threatened because you have made a complaint to the Commission.

What is discrimination?

Discrimination is treating someone unfairly because they belong to a particular group of people

Federal Racial Discrimination Act, 1975

It is unlawful for a person to do any act involving a distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on an equal footing of any human right or fundamental freedom in the political, economic, social, cultural or any other field or public life.

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 is an Act relating to discrimination on the ground of disability. The objects of the Act are:

To eliminate as far as possible discrimination against persons on the ground of disability in the areas of:

Work, accommodation, education, access to premises, clubs and sport The provision of goods, facilities, services and land Existing laws The administration of Commonwealth laws and programs

To ensure that as far as practicable that persons with disabilities have the same rights to equality before the law as the rest of the community. To promote recognition and acceptance in the community of the principle that persons with disabilities have the same fundamental rights as the rest of the community.


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Children’s Protection Act 1993 Child Safe Environments You have the right to feel safe and free from harm at all times during workplace learning. Additionally, you must not be treated in a manner that may be psychologically harmful or that would constitute physical assault. This would include pushing, grabbing or hitting you as well as berating, humiliating or belittling.

Workplace providers are required to ensure all of their staff are aware of the special responsibilities associated with working with school students. Child protection legislation also applies to you while you are doing workplace learning.

Examples of unacceptable conduct by a workplace provider or their employees include: deliberate exposure of students to the discriminatory or sexual behaviour of others inappropriate conversations and obscene language suggestive remarks and actions, including showing of publications, electronic media or

illustrations which are inappropriately suggestive jokes and gestures of a discriminatory or sexual nature inappropriate personal correspondence with a student Unwarranted and/or inappropriate touching of a student.

Students undertaking placements that provide child care or baby-sitting services, residential or overnight care of children, or perform work in the area of juvenile justice, child protection or children’s disability services, will need to have a DECD Criminal History Assessment. This will be done at school prior to any placement.

Problem Solving Strategy for dealing with an incident of neglect or abuse

Think trust thoughts and your reading of the situation Feel rely on your feelings and pay attention to the body’s physical indicators

(warning signs) Act put into action your plan to become safe

Persist evaluate the action and if unsuccessful, try other options until successful

You must report any incident where you think or feel abuse or neglect has occurred to Mrs Hudson or your supervising teacher.

Emergency Contact - Mrs Laura Hudson 0438 872 016


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Online Assessment

The following online assessments must be completed, the certificates printed and handed up to Mrs Hudson by Thursday 28th June (week 9, term 2).

1. Watch the following safety you tube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX7rQxZjDPg

2. Complete Safety Check at www.safework.sa.gov.au Go to www.safework.sa.gov.au

Put the cursor onto ‘Resources’ on the menu towards the top of the screen and click on

‘Education and Training’ from the drop down list

Click on ‘Education and Training’ from the menu

Click on ’Activities and Tests’ from the menu

Scroll to the coloured link to Safety Check and complete the test.

Once you complete the test successfully, input your name, school details and Principal’s

name (Mr Mark Leahy) in the area provided at the end of the test. This information will be

used to produce and print your certificate, which can be signed by the Principal. The

certificate can then become part of your portfolio once recorded as completed.

3. Virtual Hotel or Virtual Supermarket Go to www.safework.sa.gov.au

Follow the same links as the Safety Check and scroll further to the Virtual Hotel.

It provides a number of situations where you should identify and correct a number of

workplace hazards in all sections of a workplace.

Complete the sections of the test and Print your Certificate of Completion.

Give this to your supervising teacher with your Workplace Experience Documentation.

4. Complete Equal Opportunity Quiz Go to www.eo4schools.net.au/work-life.

Read pages on Work Experience Placement then click on and complete the quiz

especially for work experience students.


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Complete the following Appendix 1, 2 & 3 and hand up to Mrs Hudson by Thursday 28th June (week 9, term 2).

Appendix 1 Name ____________________________ HG_____

List the 3 pieces of Legislation / Acts that protect students whilst on Work Experience.

In a few sentences how is each Legislation / Act designed to protect you whilst on Work Experience?

Employers have a responsibility to provide an induction program, what should this include?

According to the Work Health and Safety Act what must students take care of while on work experience?

What would you do if you felt you had insufficient training to use machinery while on Work Experience?

Will you be covered by insurance if you are hurt if the damage was a result of your negligence?

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1.

2.

3.


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Under the Work Health & Safety Act, students responsibilities include:

1. To _____________________________ yourself.

2. Don’t put __________________________ or others in danger.

3. _________________ reasonable instructions from your employer.

4. _________________ personal protective equipment which is required.

5. _________________ safety equipment.

6. Do not be under the influence of _______________ or ___________________

List 6 Employer responsibilities.

To whom must incidents and injuries be reported?

What procedure should you follow in the case of an injury that requires a doctor’s attention?

What PROCEDURES should you follow in case of an emergency?


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It’s a Risky Business For each of the following scenarios consider the outcomes from the 2 following perspectives and write your suggested action from the list below:

1. Do nothing – what the consequences could be

2. Respond – what the appropriate response should be

Report to workplace supervisor

Stop doing the task

Call school contact immediately

Ask to be shown what to do again

Explain that you do not feel trained/competent enough to undertake the task

Ask if you can just check with your school whether you are covered for that

Tell your parents or teacher

1, Lucie, 15, is on work experience in a small music retail store and has been enjoying learning about customer service and the musical instruments. Her supervisor thinks she is doing a great job. The supervisor needs to go out and pick up some supplies and asks Lucie to manage on her own for about half an hour.

2, Sam, 16, is doing some work experience with a plumber onsite. His supervisor asks him to go with the apprentice, who has his P plates, to pick up some supplies.

3, Bree, 15, is on her second shift at a local fast food chain. The duty manager asks her to help a worker to change the hot oil from the fryer.

Action:

Action:

Action:


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4, Nick, 15, is doing work experience at a cash only retail store. It is Friday afternoon at 4:30 pm, and the team are gearing up for their regular Friday night social drink. Nick’s supervisor asks Nick to take the day’s takings down the street to the bank for them.

5, Josh,17, was doing year 11 work experience in a Hotel working 9 am – 5 pm. He only got the one minimum 20 minute meal break throughout the whole day. He worked with the cleaners for the first day and although gets claustrophobic, he had to go up and down in the lifts with the cleaning trolley. The lift got stuck for 15 minutes and one of the cleaners panicked speaking in a different language that he couldn’t understand. Josh felt very anxious. The second day he was in the kitchen and again, only having a 20 minute break all day and spent the entire day chopping vegetables. No one bothered to speak with him. He accidently cut himself with the knife.

6, Jason,15, was participating in work experience at a printing press operating one of the machines. His supervisor vaguely mentioned that whenever the machine started rolling Jason needed to ‘adjust it back and feel the rollers’. As he attempted to operate the machine and ‘feel the rollers’ his hand became trapped, crushing his fingers and thumb and damaging his wrist. He required micro-surgery to extract a portion of hip to replace the damaged bone in his finger.

7, Lily, 15, organised a work placement in her local newsagency. On her first day she was asked to restock the shelves with some brochures from the storeroom. The brochures were in a carton on the top shelf of the storeroom but she couldn’t find a ladder so she used the lower shelves to climb up. The shelves were freestanding and as Lily climbed it caused the shelving to fall on top of her.

Action:

Action:

Action:

Action:


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Appendix 2 Name ____________________________ HG_____

What should you do if you feel offended, embarrassed, intimidated, humiliated or discriminated against, abused or neglected while on work experience or in the workplace?

Equal Opportunity Anti Harassment Legislation 1. What is discrimination? 2. What is sexual harassment? 3. What is victimization? 4. The South Australian Equal Opportunity Act 1984 seeks to? 5. Explain when it is unlawful to discriminate. 6. What action could you take if you face issues of harassment or discrimination at work experience?


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Appendix 3 Name ____________________________ HG_____ Scenario: Think Feel Act Persist

An owner workplace / business expects that a young person on work experience to work alone and stay late an extra hour after closing time.

1. THINK In this case what thoughts might the targeted person experience?

2. FEEL In this case what feelings and body messages might the targeted person experience?

3. ACT What plans for personal safety are relevant? What could be an alternative plan in case the first one does not work?

Plan A

Plan B

5. REPORT Who must your report an incident of neglect or abuse to?

Complete the Appendix 1, 2 & 3 and hand them up to Mrs Hudson by Thursday 28th June (week 9, term 2).

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