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DEC EmployerGuide2017-digitalFINAL PDF
DEC EmployerGuide2017-digitalFINAL PDF
2017
1. About workplace learning
Contents This guide introduces you and your staff
to the concepts of workplace learning.
Section 1 About workplace learning 2 It explains the workplace learning
Section 2 How workplace learning works 4 We leverage de
programs available in NSW public schools,
the support available to employers, and
Section 3 Legal requirements 6 latest technologies to d
your roles and responsibilities when
and documentation hosting students in your workplace.
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receive an industry-specific VET qualification that is
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Post placement
Students record their experiences and review their The placement was an
career preferences and training pathways.
opportunity for me to pass on
Host employers report on the students performance
in the workplace. my knowledge & skills. It was
Teachers immediately follow up with the students to a good experience both ways.
ensure maximum benefit and check on student safety.
Workplace supervisor, Tamworth
Are the students paid?
No. Students on placement are classified as Its our role to inspire young
voluntary workers and host employers are not
required to make any payment to them under the
people to pursue jobs in this
Federal or State award covering their industry, industry. I always try to showcase an
the NSW Annual Holidays Act or the Workers exciting range of work and aim to
Compensation Act. Any payment to the student
provide a balance between structure
may invalidate the departments insurance and
indemnity arrangements. and flexibility.
The one exception is where the student uses their Host employer, Wollongong
part-time employment as part of their mandatory
HSC ICF VET work placement requirement. In this
case, the student is not a voluntary worker and the
insurance arrangements of the employer apply to
the student. This arrangement must be negotiated
with the employer and approved by the school or
EVET provider.
Are there any other conditions? the department has full conduct and control
of the claim against the employer as is normal
Employers and their staff must respect the rights practice for the party providing the indemnity
of students to a safe and healthy host workplace,
free from harassment, discrimination and any the employer cooperates fully with the department
conduct that is unacceptable in terms of and the departments legal representatives in the
child protection. See Child protection your conduct of the claim
responsibilities on page 9. the employer has complied with their obligations
under relevant legislation, including work health
No student can be asked or directed to carry out and safety legislation.
any task that is not safe. See Prohibited Activities
on page 9. For details, go to
Additional Information for Host Employers
Host employers are expected to consult and available at:
cooperate with the students school or EVET http://bit.ly/Employers-Additional-Info
provider under the Work Health and Safety Act
2011 (NSW).
These insurance and indemnity provisions also apply
Host employers must notify the school or EVET to approved interstate placements, e.g. in Victoria; to
provider immediately of any health and safety teachers undertaking industry placements as part of
incidents involving a student while on their VET teacher training program and to teachers
placement, including near misses, to enable the supervising students participating in workplace
NSW Department of Education to fulfil its WHS learning programs.
obligations and support a safe placement.
Host employers must advise the school or EVET Will my business need to change its
provider immediately if they need to change sites, insurance arrangements?
redirect students to another location, or find No, as long as you follow the requirements in this
asbestos on the site. guide, you will not need to change your insurance
or SafeWork NSW arrangements when taking on a
What about insurance? student for workplace learning. You are expected to
have current public liability coverage as is standard
Insurance and indemnity requirements are arranged business practice. If you are an EVET provider,
by the NSW Department of Education with the arranging workplace learning activities for students
NSW Treasury Managed Fund Scheme. Specific within your own organisation, your companys own
cover relevant to workplace learning is provided for insurance and indemnity arrangements will apply.
the Department of Education under the terms and
conditions of the Miscellaneous Insurance Policy What is the claims process?
(policy no. MF100003) and TAFE NSW (policy no.
MF100007). These arrangements are conditional All claims for injury, loss of property or damage to
on the completion and approval of the Student property should be referred to the school in the first
Placement Record. instance. Depending on the nature of the claim, the
The NSW Department of Education indemnifies school may then forward the claim to the EDConnect
employers participating in approved workplace Insurance, Risk and Claims Management team,
learning programs for any amount which they NSW Department of Education, Locked Bag 5068,
may be legally liable to pay for injury to students Parramatta, NSW 2124, telephone 1300 32 32 32.
or teachers arising out of an approved workplace EDConnect.InsuranceClaims@det.nsw.edu.au
learning program, up to $20,000,000 and for
damage to property belonging to or in the care,
custody or control of the host employer, up to
$200,000 provided that:
any claim made against the employer in
respect of a student or teacher participating Further details about workplace learning
in an approved workplace learning program is programs can be found at
immediately notified to the relevant school or http://bit.ly/WorkLearnPolicy
EVET provider
the next placement
Decide when it is convenient for you to host even better.
students for work experience or HSC VET Host employer, Sydney
work placement.
Decide the duration of the placements and Prepare your staff by ensuring they:
how/when students should apply. nderstand the purpose of the workplace
u
learning activity.
Appoint an experienced staff member to
coordinate your workplace learning a re aware of the responsibilities of working
with young people, including child protection
programs for students. responsibilities (see page 9).
Consult with staff to draw up a list of do not use the students in place of regular
paid employees.
activities that can be achieved and safely
managed by students. r eceive a timetable of proposed student
activities and arrangements for their supervision
These activities should: and induction.
offer insight into the industry and workplace. understand special needs including how to
respond to medical conditions e.g. anaphylaxis.
be varied, safe, interesting and
sometimes challenging. are aware of their obligations under the Disability
Discrimination ACT 1992 (DDA).
not contravene the prohibited activities indicated on
page 9 of this guide and at: comply with agreed arrangements.
http://bit.ly/ProhibitedActivities Complete the employer section of the Student
include tasks and skills appropriate to the Placement Record (see Sections 2,3 and 5 of this
students coursework requirements (eg. VET guide) and return it to the relevant school, or
course competencies). EVET provider.
provide time for some career conversations.
The Work Placement Service Provider for HSC The EVET provider RTO manager.
ICF VET work placements. The Senior Pathways Adviser at the local office
The VET Coordinator, careers adviser, or the of the NSW Department of Education.
contact for the EVET provider at the students The departments state office
school. telephone (02) 9244 5425.