Workplace Learning Program
The College’s Workplace Learning Program is comprised of the following:
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Year 10 Workplace Learning Elective → Explore careers and gain workplace experience.
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Year 11–12 Careers and Employability General → Build on workplace experience, deepen career development skills, achieve a General course grade, and complete Workplace Learning hours that contribute towards WACE.
1. Year 10 Workplace Learning Semester Elective
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The Year 10 Workplace Learning is an endorsed program that introduces students to the world of work through a chosen work placement and career-focused learning. Students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an industry of interest while developing valuable employability skills.
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As a foundation program, it prepares students for the Careers and Employability General course in Years 11 and 12. By developing the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to successfully participate in workplace learning and document their experiences through workplace logbooks and skills journals.
2. Careers and Employability General with Workplace Learning
The Careers and Employability General course is designed for Year 11 and Year 12 students who want to explore future career pathways, develop workplace skills and gain practical experience while completing their secondary education.
A key feature of this course is Workplace Learning, which provides students with the opportunity to undertake a work placement in an industry of interest. Through real workplace experience, students develop valuable employability skills such as communication, teamwork, initiative, problem-solving and professionalism.
Students will participate in a range of learning activities that support career development, including career and pathway planning, workplace health and safety, industry research, job application preparation and employability skill development. Students undertaking Workplace Learning will also complete a workplace logbook and skills journal to document and reflect on their experiences.
This course provides students with the opportunity to achieve a grade in the Careers and Employability General course while also completing the Endorsed Workplace Learning Program that contribute towards their WACE.
This course is particularly suited to students considering employment, apprenticeships, traineeships, Vocational Education and Training (VET), or further study after school.
Is this course for me?
• I enjoy practical and hands-on learning experiences.
• I would like to explore career options before leaving school.
• I am considering employment, an apprenticeship, traineeship or VET pathway.
• I would like to develop workplace skills and confidence in a real work environment.
For more information on the Year 10 Workplace Learning elective, please click on the link below.
Workplace Learning Information Pack & Resources
Note: please update this document to the most recent WPL Info Pack produced for Sem 2, 2026
Please contact the Career Services team for further information on the Workplace Learning program.
