Work Experience 12A Course Details
Teacher
Steve Jones
Prerequisite
School age students need to be at least 15 years of age and are usually in grades 10, 11 or 12.
Adults (over 19 yrs) can use one Work Experience course as part of the Adult Graduation Certificate and should consult any one of the School Counsellors at SIDES.
Description
Work Experience 12A (WEX 12A or WEX12B) are each 100-120 hours of work-based training in a co-operative partnership between the student, the school, and the employer. Each of these courses are worth 4 credits and contain separate content. Through work-based training, students observe and practice employability skills and learn new technical and applied skills relating to specific occupations or industries. Work can be volunteer (unpaid), or paid. The student selects their work placement attempting to match it with their interest and ability. The SIDES Career Counsellor may be able to assist with this.
Type
online
Credit
4
Deposit
0.00
Delivery
Student-paced. Students are expected to submit work regularly and to complete this course within one calendar year.
Summary
- Registration Assignment –prepares you for your work experience work cannot be commenced, or counted for credit until this has been marked.
- Work Experience –completion of approximately 100 hrs of work which includes some forms and assignments to be completed.
Evaluation
Registration Assignment:20%
Work Safety Assignments:5%
Hours of Work:75%
Total:100%
Support
Students are supported by the online teacher for the course, and can receive assistance by email, phone or in person at SIDES.
Materials
None required
Requirements
Basic technological skills. There may be requirements for the chosen workplace such as particular clothing or footwear.