New Page 1 Work placement programs have been operating in NSW secondary schools since the 1970's.
Students spend time in the workplace as an extension of the classroom.
Students are expected to attend the workplace every day of the program. All students aged 14 years and over are eligible to participate, although there are restrictions on the times of participation for students under 15yrs old. Most businesses and community organisations, large and small, can participate in work place learning. T he school, TAFE or the RTO decides, in consultation with it's community,and according to curriculum planning, when workplace planning will be held and which students will be involved. Most students will be offered the opportunity to participate in workplace learning at some time during their school years.