Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) programs have been a major feature of schooling in South Australia in recent years. The VETiS programs allow students to combine their SACE Certificate learning with hands-on industry training and practice in the workplace. Thereby, enhancing students’ pathways to employment, further education and training.

Quality Structured Workplace Learning

What is Structured Workplace Learning?

Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) is a component of the students VETiS program, this allows students to learn skills that are relevant to the workplace, and complete practical work placements in an industry setting.

SWL exposes students to the world of work and provides them with the opportunity to develop work and life skills that increases self understanding, maturity and personal growth.

SWL differs from Work Experience in that it is undertaken as a required component of many VET courses and not a part of the regular school curriculum.

Mock interview sessions

A high percentage of students don’t believe they have enough experience and required skills when they are applying for jobs whilst at school. Often students underestimate the importance of demonstrating their current basic, transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership and problem-solving. Being able to show such skills may put an individual ahead of a rival candidate with similar skills or more experience. The objective of Mock Interviews is to provide students with the opportunity to recognise their current skill sets which will strengthen their interview skills in preparation for part-time or fulltime employment.

Feedback provided

At the end of the interview session student receive feedback that is critical to improving their future performance in an interview situation. It is intended that the feedback will help student to build their communication skills in an interview setting.  Feedback is of a constructive nature.