Workplace Learning

What is workplace learning?
Workplace learning refers to learning through participation in, and/or observation of work, under the supervision of an employer.

Workplace learning forms part of a student’s broader career development and can be linked to a specific course of study.

What is the purpose of workplace learning?
The purpose of workplace learning is to provide guidance for students in the transition from school to working life and enable them to test tentative career choices against the realities of the workplace. Workplace learning provides students the opportunity to gain technical skills and capabilities, and test potential career choices against the realities of the workplace.

What are the benefits of workplace learning?
As an employer there are many benefits in hosting students. These include:

• assisting with the selection of potential recruits
• expanding and enhancing your training programs by giving suitably qualified staff the opportunity to oversee and participate in the training of young people
• taking an active role in the education of young people
• contributing to the development of a committed and skilled workforce
• educating students and the community about the role and function of the industry
• promoting closer links between school and work
• building partnerships with Canberra schools.