Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)

Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)

The Structured Workplace Learning programme provides students with high quality structured work placements in real or simulated work environments.

By being involved in Structured Workplace Learning, young people gain a better understanding of the world of work, and are given a chance to develop their technical and general employability skills.

In many circumstances, students are also given the opportunity to gain real qualifications while they train and learn. Often the programme will conclude with a skill assessment which gives students the chance to gain nationally recognised competencies.

State and territory policies and practices affect the way the programme is implemented in each area, so various models of Structured Workplace Learning exist.

Local Community Partnerships work cooperatively with education authorities and individual schools to determine who is responsible for fulfilling the range of functions necessary to deliver a quality Structured Workplace Learning programme. The Local Community Partnership’s role is to develop and facilitate the implementation of a quality
model that takes into account the local situation, builds on current practices and streamlines the coordination of workplace learning.

Project Objectives

• Increase access to SWL
• Increase student participation in SWL
• Promote SWL
• Enhance young people’s employability skills
• Enhance the quality of structured work placements

Project Request Forms
LCP_Project_Request_Information_Package.zip

Structured Workplace Learning and Adopt a School Form for Employers
Interested in working together with your local schools? Complete this form and fax or post back to us. A project officer will contact you to gain further information.
Business_Expression_of_Interest_Form.pdf

Real Work, Real Learning
The Promotion of Workplace Learning, SWL, SBS and industry engagement to students, parents and industry with a regional focus.
Watch the promotional video