GET INVOLVED
BECOME A WORK PLACEMENT EMPLOYER
South West Connect recruits local businesses to act as hosts for students needing 35 hours of workplacement for their Vocational Education & Training (VET) course. Workplacement is NOT work experience.
These students are already studying an industry qualification and their workplacement is compulsory. The students are insured by the relevant education sector and are expected to behave as an entry level employee.
If you would like to enquire about becoming a host employer please contact us.
BENEFITS OF HOSTING WORK PLACEMENT STUDENTS
Participate in the education, career development and vocational training of young people in your community
Talk to students about your industry, its career paths and future directions
Promote the attitudes and skills you want in your workforce
Identify young people with potential for your industry
Strengthen your links with the community and raise your business profile
Increase the supervisory, training and mentoring skills of your staff
Give students knowledge of the value of work and raise the quality of those coming into your industry
Industry Curriculum Courses
How students can assist in your workplace – Click below to download the PDFs
BOARD ENDORSED COURSES (BEC)
How students can assist in your workplace – Click below to download the PDFs