Structured Workplace Learning
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) is a requirement in most VET programs. SWL provides students with the opportunity to experience work directly related to the industry connected with the VET program. SWL placement provides on the job training that contributes to students’ development of technical and generic employability skills.
Quality workplace learning is structured, in that it:
• has a clearly articulated and documented purpose
• has clearly identified and documented learning outcomes for students within accredited programs which are linked to post-school qualifications
• is of sufficient duration and depth to enable students to acquire a reasonable understanding of the enterprise/industry to demonstrate competence according to industry standards of at least Level l of the AQF
• matches students’ skills and interests with the structured workplace learning, and
• thoroughly prepares students, teachers and employers beforehand so that the expectations and outcomes of the structured workplace learning are clearly understood by all parties.
Further information and requirements can be accessed from the links below:
Structured Workplace Learning Arrangement Forms