Coffs Harbour Regional Workplace Learning Group Inc.

A Local Community Partnership supporting successful futures for Young People

Coffs Harbour Regional Workplace Learning Group Inc.(CHRWLG), a non-profit organisation, was established in response to the mandatory work placement requirements of the Higher School Certificate. Year 11 and 12 students, who study specific Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses as part of the HSC, are required to participate in an industry work placement which is usually undertaken in a one week block.

CHRWLG liases with schools and industry to organize suitable work placements for students at all local High Schools between Dorrigo and Woolgoolga.

VET courses provide students with the opportunity to undertake nationally accredited vocational training and gain entry-level employment skills while still at school.

Students are unpaid during work placement and are covered by School/TAFE insurance.

Work placement provides an opportunity for students to practice and enhance skills learnt at school or TAFE, in a real workplace environment. Students are able to learn first-hand from people working in the industry. Work placement gives employers the opportunity to be involved in training future workers by sharing their valuable knowledge and skills.

Host Employers
Additional host employers from the following industry groups, are required to offer work placement opportunities to local HSC students.

BUSINESS SERVICES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ENTERTAINMENT HOSPITALITY
CONSTRUCTION METAL & ENGINEERING
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES RETAIL
TOURISM

Employers interested in participating in the work placement program should contact CHRWLG – see details below.

CHRWLG, funded by the Department of Education, Science and Training and the Board of Vocational Education and Training, is run by a Management Committee comprised of representatives from local Schools, TAFE, business and industry.

Hendrik Bindels and Liz Wilkins are the two Program Co-ordinators employed to manage the work placement program with the assistance of Bev Cameron, Administration Officer.