Work Placement

WORK PLACEMENT

The Skill Engineer Ltd will deliver coordination services for mandatory Higher School Certificate (HSC) Vocational Education and Training (VET) work placements from 2021 to 2024 across the Central Coast and Northern Sydney. 

Work placement is a mandatory component of vocational education and training (VET) courses, that students can choose as part of their studies for the NSW Higher School Certificate.

The 12 industry based VET courses are:

• Electrotechnology
• Hospitality
• Primary Industries
• Construction

The Board Endorsed Courses are:

• Plumbing
• Sport Coaching
• Active Volunteering

STUDENTS

Work placements enable students to understand how classroom skills translate to a workforce setting, and provide a solid foundation for future employment. 

The Skill Engineer liaises with local schools with secondary enrolments, EVET providers and employers to coordinate HSC VET work placements for all eligible students within the service region.

EMPLOYERS

Each year a number of employers across the Central Coast and Northern Sydney host student work placements. Host employers are integral to the success of the Work Placement Program and play an important role in a young person’s journey to becoming work ready. 

Benefits to employers:

• Contribute to training our future workforce by offering on-the-job learning opportunities;
• Assess the potential of young workers in your industry 
• Demonstrate good community spirit and raise your business profile
• Increase the supervisory, training and mentoring skills of your staff

To find out more information about becoming a host employer, please click find out more or complete the contact form below and one of our Structured Workplace Learning Coordinators will be in touch.