VU23472 - Undertake a work placement

Unit code:VU23472Study level:TAFE

Nominal hours

250

Location

Footscray Nicholson

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and undertake a work placement to support the development of work ready skills.This unit applies to learners with permanent cognitive impairment/intellectual disability who are seeking employment.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
• select a work placement and confirm requirements in consultation with an appropriate support person
• prepare for, undertake and review a work placement.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
• requirements of a typical workplace

attendance
reporting an absence
who to communicate issues with
• workplace OHS/WHS requirements
• interview formats and expectations.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.