Get the good oil on Work Related Skills!WorkABLE is a day packed with stimulating ideas, resources and real-world examples guaranteed to invigorate your WRS program. Roll up your sleeves with your colleagues as we share ideas and brainstorm exciting new programs for young workers.
Featured on the day will be resources available on the SAFE-T1 website, including the launch of SAFE-T1’s new ‘WorkABLE’ best-practice video package available soon at www.safet1.net.au Whether your program requires a simple oil change or complete overhaul, WorkABLE will get you running smoothly and efficiently!
Program • Thursday, November 24Subject to change without notice Make your session choices on the day |
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8.45 – 9.15 am |
Registration, tea and coffee |
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9.15 – 10.00 am |
Welcome Whole Group Session: Introduction to SAFE-T1 ResourcesSAFE-T1 features a host of print and multimedia resources that generate awareness of workplace safety issues, including online activities and games, film clips and audio files. As part of this session, SAFE-T1 will present the new ‘WorkABLE’ video package, a collection of 4 short films highlighting great practice in a WRS setting. Drawn from around Victoria, these resources showcase real teachers speaking about their successes with a variety of work-based programs aimed at VCAL, re-engagement and special needs learners. Each film will be shown and discussed within this session. Participants will then discuss ideas arising from these and other SAFE-T1 resources to develop planning for their individual WRS classes. |
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10.05 – 10.50 am |
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Session A'From Community to Classroom'Loretta Goldsmith VCAL Coordinator, Monbulk College Loretta and her team have developed a wide-ranging WRS program that focuses on issues of public safety within their immediate community and school area. Effective involvement with the local community then informs student learning about safety within classroom and work environments. |
Session B:'Work Matters' DVDMandy Stevens Workplace Learning Co-ordinator, South East Local Learning and Employment Network Showcasing the ‘Work Matters’ DVD resource commissioned by SELLEN, which follows three young people’s journeys through their first work experiences in Building and Construction, Retail and Automotive industries. |
10.50 – 11.10 am |
Morning tea |
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11.15 – 12.00 noon |
Session swap |
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Session B:'Work Matters' DVDMandy Stevens Workplace Learning Co-ordinator, South East Local Learning and Employment Network Showcasing the ‘Work Matters’ DVD resource commissioned by SELLEN, which follows three young people’s journeys through their first work experiences in Building and Construction, Retail and Automotive industries. |
Session A'From Community to Classroom'Loretta Goldsmith VCAL Coordinator, Monbulk College Loretta and her team have developed a wide-ranging WRS program that focuses on issues of public safety within their immediate community and school area. Effective involvement with the local community then informs student learning about safety within classroom and work environments. |
12.00 – 1.00 pm |
Lunch and Market placeA variety of WRS based programs will be featured, with opportunities for participants to speak one on one with teachers, trainers and program managers. Also a chance for participants to actively share ideas and resources amongst themselves and create new network contacts. |
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1.00 – 1.45 pm |
Panel Discussion: “What Works Best for Young Workers?”The panel will lead a group discussion on the question: ‘What Works Best for Young Workers?’ An attempt to raise awareness of the differing approaches to readying young people for real work. With an emphasis on individual learning styles and the ever-changing needs and responsibilities involved in the modern workforce, this session will encourage both ideas and reflection. Important areas covered will include the role of Workplace Learning Coordinators, School Based Apprenticeships and Vocational Education & Training, as well as what creates an effective work skills program, with examples of successful practice. |
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1:45 – 3.15 pm |
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Session C:‘Making a noise about OH&S’Using creative media to emphasize the importance of OH&S in the workplaceAdam Cooper Professional Learning Officer, VALA WRS can be creative! Using rap lyrics to highlight issues of OH&S, Adam takes us through the design, delivery and documentation of an OH&S music video. Participants will be actively involved in this process from start to finish. The final video will be available to participants to use as their very own ‘rap’ resource in the classroom. |
Session D:‘Safety Makes Sense’An active WRS session featuring SAFE-T1 resourcesLinnet Hunter Resource Development Officer, VALA Resources on the SAFET-1 website cover all kinds of workplace health and safety issues from a range of industries relevant to young workers. This session is a hands-on opportunity to experience using selected Safe-T1 resources to engage students in OHS in a way that makes sense to them. Share challenges and discuss ways of adapting these resources to the needs of your learner group. |
3.15 – 3.30 pm |
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There'll be plenty of opportunities to speak with other WRS teachers and to plan your activities for 2012. Also hands-on sessions that will produce real resources you can take back to your classroom.