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TAFEWA
programs are frequently used to support the knowledge and skills
development of students.
Work experience arrangements will vary from program to program, and
from College to College. So while many courses have lecturers or other
staff who liaise with industry and employer representatives to coordinate
student work placements, in some instances it will be up to each individual
student to research and identify their own work experience opportunity.
Career Advisors at TAFE can help students to
- develop an employment action plan
- access labour market information
- access employment markets
- write job applications and résumé
A Work Experience Reflection
 I had to
do work experience as part of my Certificate III in Horticulture. Perth
Zoo were happy for me to do work experience there and it was a great
advantage and start to my career in Horticulture. The most positive
aspect that I got from working at the Zoo was the experience of working
along side professional Horticulturalists. This gave me great insight
into what to expect when entering the workforce. I am currently the
Head Gardner at Caversham House in the Swan Valley, partly thanks to
the quality work experience I undertook in my student years.
Daniel van Mens
Be sure to also check out the information and links listed under universities
as many have relevance to college students looking for work experience
too!
Resources:
Cadets WA
Cadets WA is a State Government funded youth development program,
aimed at creating exciting opportunities for young people aged 13-18
years. It is about fun, friendship and adventure and learning about
for example:
- first aid
- fieldcraft
- navigation
- radio Communication
- teamwork
- leadership
- initiative
- problem solving
Professional
Associations
Professional associations can be very helpful in identifying various
forms of work experience within a discipline. While options between
associations will vary, it is a good idea to research what opportunities
are available to you by first reading the industry perspectives
and gathering information about work experience options using a technique
called information interviewing.
Australian Defence
Force Cadets ADFC
The Australian Defence Force Cadets (ADFC) is a community-based organisation
of 25,000 Cadets and 2,500 Cadet Staff in 500 Units throughout Australia.
The ADFC aspires to be Australia’s leading youth development organisation
taking part in adventurous, fulfilling and educational activities in
a military setting.
Australian:
TAFEWA colleges & campuses
Many TAFEWA courses have a work experience component. More information
about this topic is available with course information or by contacting
your preferred college.
Information to
People with a Disability Regional Disability Liaison Officers and Disability
Coordination Officers National Website.
The Regional Disability Liaison Officers and Disability Coordination
Officers National website aims to provide information to people with
disabilities to encourage them to make a successful transition to further
education or training and provide information to graduates with disabilities
on appropriate employment organisations, such as employment mentoring
agencies and career services.
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