TVET and work placement

As a part of many TVET courses you need to complete a specified number of unpaid hours in the work place. Work placement is compulsory in all industry curriculum framework courses (business services, construction, hospitality, entertainment, information technology, metal and engineering, primary industries, retail and tourism) as well as electrotechnology courses.

Work placement benefits students by providing knowledge of the industry you wish to enter and an awareness of its work environment. It gives you a chance to find out whether a particular industry is the one you wish to pursue a career in. Your TVET work placement can help you to develop the attitude and behaviour appropriate to an industry and to work in general. More generally, working in a professional environment enhances social skills by making you more confident and independent.

TVET work placement is usually organised by our work placement coordinators. However students may suggest a placement, subject to approval by a coordinator.