Work Experience

Student debriefing

Students must be provided with the opportunity to debrief after their placement. This will involve reflecting on:

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

Work experience coordinators and other responsible 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 and employers. Where required, students must complete any schoolwork requirements for assessment as set by the school.

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

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