Where can I do work experience in Adelaide?

Year 10 Work Experience in Adelaide / South Australia (SA)

• The ABC.
• AIE – Specialist Educators in Games, Animation & Film VFX.
• Adelaide Oval.
• Adelaide Festival Centre.
• City of Adelaide.
• Port Adelaide FC.
• Government of South Australia – Department of Environment and Water.

How do I get work experience at school?

Here are some examples of the range of ways you can gain work experience:

1. Formal work experience placement.
2. School leaver careers fairs and employer events.
3. Employer’s insight day or week for school leavers.
4. Extracurricular activities.
5. Volunteering and fundraising.
6. Competitions.
7. Entrepreneurship.
8. Part-time jobs.

How do I get work experience opportunities?

These are:

1. Speak to a teacher at your school or college and ask them whether they have arrangements in place with local employers.
2. Apply directly to an employer for a place on a work experience programme they run.
3. Make a speculative application to an employer which does not normally run a work experience programme.

What is work experience placement?

A work experience placement is a temporary role, which allows people who are looking for employment in a specific field to gain practical experience – and find out what it’s really like.

Do u get paid for work experience?

Although many people do get paid while they are working on these prolonged placements, there is no legal obligation for companies to pay you. Another exception applies to students who are of compulsory school age.

Do you get paid for Year 10 work experience?

Most people do some work experience whilst they’re in Year 10 or 11. This is often organised through their school. In this case, if you’re doing work experience, you are not entitled to the National Minimum Wage. You still might get perks from your employer, like travel expenses or gifts, so don’t lose all hope.

How do I ask for work experience placement?

What to write when applying for work experience

1. When you first heard about the company.
2. What you hope to gain from the experience.
3. Why you chose this company specifically.
4. Your skills.
5. Your area of academic study, and what level.
6. Extracurricular activities and relevant hobbies.
7. Your CV.
8. Your contact details.

What is the difference between work placement and work experience?

The term ‘work experience’ is a general term referring to any time spent experiencing what a place of work is like. The terms ‘placement’ and ‘internship’ refer to a more considered period of pre-career full-time work experience.

Who can apply for unpaid work experience placements?

The Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) welcomes secondary school students in years 10, 11 and 12 to apply for unpaid work experience placements. Work experience provides an opportunity to experience the fundamental aspects of a particular role, work environment, occupation or discipline within the Department.

What is work placement?

Work placement, governed by the workplace learning procedures (PDF 1.4MB) is a school assisted learning program for students at a worksite without the direct supervision of a teacher. Students will observe a variety of work as well as undertake supervised work appropriate to their age, maturity, competence and skill level.

What is the work experience program?

We provide a work experience program throughout the year. The program allows schools and tertiary students the opportunity to gain practical job experience and skills in a large, diverse organisation. It also helps you make an informed decision about your future career and also about job opportunities in local government.

Do I have to pay for work placements?

Students engaged in work placements must not be paid or receive a material or any other reward. All insurance, legal and industrial arrangements in relation to work placements exist on the understanding that an employment relationship is not established. Direct supervision by family is not recommended.