Structured Workplace Learning

Student debriefing

Schools must provide students with the opportunity to debrief after their placement. This will involve reflecting on:

• their learning in the workplace
• how their experience will impact their career planning
• the impact on career planning
• how their experience can assist them to prepare their pathway plans or portfolios
• development of work readiness skills
• comments made by the employer and/or supervisor on the evaluation form (if completed).

Structured workplace learning coordinators and other relevant staff are encouraged to collect written or verbal feedback from employers and parents/carers. These comments provide insight into the value of the placement for the student from the perspective of parents/carers and employers.

For schools using the WBL App for structured workplace learning arrangements, the App will automatically send evaluation survey forms to students and employers after a placement ends.

Structured workplace learning coordinators and other relevant staff should encourage students to share their experience with other students. At the conclusion of the placement, students are encouraged to write a letter of appreciation to their employer and/or supervisor.