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WORK EXPERIENCE

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WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION INTRODUCTION

Ministry of Education approved Work Experience 12A (WEX12A) and Work Experience 12B (WEX12B) electives are

100 -120 hour courses of work based training in cooperation between the student, school and employer. Through

work-based training, students have the opportunity to observe and practice employability skills required in the

workplace as well as technical and applied skills that relate to specific occupations and industries.

Before beginning a Work Experience course, students are required to have successfully completed the course

requirements for Planning 10. In this course, students learn to set goals, think critically, make thoughtful decisions

and learn about their rights and responsibilities within the workplace.

Reasons for taking a Work Experience 12A and/or 12B course include:

Earning up to eight Grade 12 elective credits

Connecting classroom learning with the workplace

Practicing resume writing and job interview skills

Learning workplace skills that are transferrable to other employers

Fulfilling community service hours required for graduation

Helping students make decisions about career choices

Building a network of industry contacts and

Increasing self-confidence and potential

Students will also learn to apply hazard recognition and injury prevention skills by:

Demonstrating knowledge of basic workplace incident and accident response procedures and protocols

Applying safe work practices on the jobsite and,

Understanding workplace health and safety rights and responsibilities

All WEX12A and WEX12B Courses require that students have WorkSafe Training. This may be completed in Planning 10 or may be completed as a stand-alone module through the Work Experience Office.

All work placements, whether paid or unpaid, must have Workers Compensation Board (WCB) coverage. Employers must supply their WCB number as evidence of WCB coverage.

Students must complete WEX12A before starting WEX12B. Credit for paid or non-paid work experience that

occurred in the past is not permitted. Students must complete and submit a copy of their Training Plan and

Safety Checklist prior to enrollment in the course. Failure to do so may result in the inadmissibility of hours

worked for credit. Pay stubs maybe used to verify work hours but are not a substitute for a written work log.

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WORK EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Code of Conduct and Ethics

Students should have a discussion with their Work Experience Coordinator and/or Teacher with regard to the following:

Attitude and work ethic

Cooperativeness with employer

Dependability and initiative

Quality of work

Workplace attendance

Transportation to/from the worksite

Confidentiality

Workplace Monitoring

Students will be observed at the worksite by representatives from School District No. 71 (SD71) from time to time. During these times, discussions may take place between SD71, the student and/or the employer to ensure the efficacy of the course.

Student Assessment

Students will be evaluated periodically by their employer and/or supervisor. Evaluations will be based on their performance and ability to function as an effective team member.

Student Record Keeping

Students are required to record and maintain a record of their work experience placement. This record may be used to verify work hours from time to time. In addition, students will be required to complete the following:

Training Plan and Safety Checklist

Work Experience Placement Agreement

Two performance evaluation forms

Written log of hours worked and duties performed

Resume and cover letter

Final Work Term Report I have read and understand the Guidelines for a Ministry approved Work Experience Course

Student: Parent or Guardian: Work Experience Coordinator: Name (print): ____________________________

Name (print):

____________________________

Name (print):

____________________________

____________________________

____________________________

____________________________

(signature) (signature) (signature)

Work Experience 12

Marking Criteria


Name:

PEN #:

WEX 12A

<-------- Circle One --------> WEX12B

Learning Outcomes Comments

/15%

Training Plan (5) Safety Checklist (5) WCB Rights and Responsibilities (5)

/15%

Secure and Maintain Work

Resume (10)

Cover Letter (5)

/40%

Workplace Application

Demonstrated use of Employability Skills

Written Work Log (10)

Employment Evaluations (30)

/30%

Work Term Report (10 questions)

Thoroughness of answers

Explanation of transferrable skills

Connection to career objectives

Questions are based on the following:

Workplace Ethics and Etiquette

Education and Career Planning

Analysis of impact on Grad Transition Plan

Workplace Health and Safety

Hazard recognition and injury prevention

Incident and accident response procedures

Total:

/100%

Work Experience Teacher Signature:

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Training Plan


Student Information

Student Name:__________________________________________ Home Phone:______________________

Student Email:__________________________________________ Cell Phone:________________________

Work Site Information Worksite Location (Business Name):____________________________________________________________ Worksite Address:___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

Worksite Supervisor:_____________________________________ Position:__________________________

Worksite Phone Number:_________________________________ Email:____________________________

Worksafe BC (WCB) number:__________________________________________________________________ Estimated number of hours to be worked:_______________________________________________________ Start Date:_________________________________________________________________________________

Work Schedule: Sun: ____________ Mon: ___________ Tues: ___________ Wed: ___________

Thurs: __________ Fri: _____________ Sat: ____________

Student Focus Area (select one)

Business & Applied Business Health & Human Service Tourism, Hospitality & Foods Fine Arts, Design & Media Liberal Arts & Humanities Trades & Technology Fitness & Recreation Science & Applied Science Other: ___________________ My current career plans include the following:

Plan A:_________________________________________________________________________________

Plan B:_________________________________________________________________________________ Educational Plans:___________________________________________________________________________ Personal Plans:_____________________________________________________________________________

Work Experience 12

Training Plan


List three (3) courses you have taken and describe how they relate to the focus area as indicated above:

1. Course: ______________________________ Relate: _____________________________________

2. Course: ______________________________ Relate: _____________________________________

3. Course: ______________________________ Relate: _____________________________________ Describe how this Work Experience relates to your future career plans and the focus area as indicated above: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Outline (provide a general description of the nature of work to be performed): __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Duties/Tasks (list three specific duties/tasks to be observed or performed):

1. ________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________ Employability Skills (list three specific employability skills to be practiced):

1. ________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________ I understand that it is my responsibility to check in with the Work Experience Coordinator/Teacher on a regular basis

Please Initial

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Safety Checklist


Employer / Trainer and Student Instructions: Please complete the safety training checklist for all points relevant to the worksite by adding a check mark beside those items in which the worker received training.

Worksite: (trainer)

(student)

Comments

Rights and Responsibilities:

1. General duties of employers, workers and supervisors.

2. Responsibility to report workplace hazards (and how to do so).

3. Safe work procedures for carrying out tasks.

Hazard Recognition and Injury Prevention:

1. Personal protective and other safety equipment appropriate to the work site.

2. Identifying known hazards in the workplace and how to manage them.

Incident and Accident Response Procedures:

1. Identify fire exits, fire extinguishers, alarms and meeting points at the job site.

2. Name and contact information of first-aid attendant(s) at the job site.

3. Location of first aid kits and eye wash facilities.

4. Procedures for responding to accidents and emergencies in the workplace.

Hazardous materials and WHMIS

1. Discuss what hazardous materials are in the workplace?

2. Location of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSD’s)

Student Employer Name (print):

____________________________________________

Name (print): ___________________________________________

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

(signature) (signature)

Work Experience Coordinator:


STUDENT EVALUATION (After 50 hours)

Please complete the following evaluation on your work experience

NA Not applicable 1 Needs Improvement 2 Satisfactory 3 Above Average 4 Excellent

NA 1 2 3 4

Manages information

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

A positive attitude towards one’s duties

A work ethic including confidentiality, regular attendance, punctuality, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, etc.

A respect for diversity and individual differences

Ability to function as an effective team member

Learns from mistakes and accepts feedback

Student Name (print): ___________________________ Signature: _______________________________

EMPLOYER / SUPERVISOR EVALUATION (After 50 hours)

It is expected that during their work experience, students will practice and demonstrate the critical skills required of the Canadian and International work force, as identified by organizations such as the Conference

Board of Canada and the Business Council of British Columbia


NA 1 2 3 4

Manages information







What are the student’s main strengths: ____________________________________________________

What are your recommended areas for improvement? ________________________________________

Employer/Supervisor Signature: _________________________________ Date: ___________________


STUDENT EVALUATION (After 100 hours)

Please complete the following evaluation on your work experience


NA 1 2 3 4

Manages information







Student Name (print): ___________________________ Signature: _______________________________

EMPLOYER / SUPERVISOR EVALUATION (After 100 hours)

It is expected that during their work experience, students will practice and demonstrate the critical skills required of the Canadian and International work force, as identified by organizations such as the Conference

Board of Canada and the Business Council of British Columbia


NA 1 2 3 4

Manages information







What are the student’s main strengths: ____________________________________________________

What are your recommended areas for improvement? ________________________________________

Employer/Supervisor Signature: _________________________________ Date: ___________________

Work Experience 12

Work Term Report


Answer the following questions in a paragraph style, typewritten report and hand it in to the Career Centre. Go deep in your thinking here – show growth!

1. Describe the type of business the company/organization does.

2. Describe where you worked, when you worked, and what you did. (Give an overview of your

job, tasks, assignments routine duties and anything else you did).

3. No matter what your job, you should be developing skills. Refer to the list of employability skills

needed for any workplace. List at least four (4) transferable skills that you consider important

for the job you were doing.

4. Provide some examples of how you practiced each of the transferrable skills you identified in

question #3. How will these skills help you be successful in your future career?

5. Etiquette is very important in the workplace, describe the expectation of your employer with

regard to personal conduct/dress and interaction with the public (if applicable).

6. What are some strategies that you could have (or did) use to minimize workplace hazards and

meet your workplace safety responsibilities?

7. Describe an example of a success you experienced on the job site. How was your interaction

with co-workers and/or supervisors affected by this success?

8. What did you learn from this experience? (What did you learn about the job, about working,

about yourself? Did you encounter any problems? If so, how did you solve them?)

9. Identify at least four(4) new technical or workplace-specific skills that you learned or used? (ie

use of specific tools, computer software, cooking skills, inventory control, etc….)

10. How has this work experience affected your career plans? (How have your future plans changed

– or not changed – as a result of this experience?)

Work Experience 12

Refusal of Unsafe Work


Please read and discuss the following with your Work Experience Coordinator/Teacher: WCB Regulation 3.12: The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work Procedure for refusal

(1) A person must not carry out or cause to be carried out any work process or operate or cause to be operated any tool, appliance or equipment if that person has reasonable cause to believe that to do so would create an undue hazard to the health and safety of any person.

(2) A worker who refuses to carry out a work process or operate a tool, appliance or equipment pursuant to subsection (1) must immediately report the circumstances of the unsafe condition to his or her supervisor or employer.

(3) A supervisor or employer receiving a report made under subsection (2) must immediately investigate the matter and

a) ensure that any unsafe condition is remedied without delay, or b) if in his or her opinion the report is not valid, must so inform the person who made the

report.

(4) If the procedure under subsection (3) does not resolve the matter and the worker continues to refuse to carry out the work process or operate the tool, appliance or equipment, the supervisor or employer must investigate the matter in the presence of the worker who made the report and in the presence of

a) a worker member of the joint committee, b) a worker who is selected by a trade union representing the worker, or c) if there is no joint committee or the worker is not represented by a trade union, any other

reasonably available worker selected by the worker.

(5) If the investigation under subsection (4) does not resolve the matter and the worker continues to refuse to carry out the work process or operate the tool, appliance or equipment, both the supervisor, or the employer, and the worker must immediately notify an officer, who must investigate the matter without undue delay and issue whatever orders are deemed necessary.

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Communication Log

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Name:_________________________ Placement:_____________________

DATE COMMENTS INITIAL

MET WITH STUDENT/ OVERVIEW OF WEX 12

PAPER WORK RETURNED

REGISTERED WITH NIDES / DATABASE

VISITED WORK SITE / COMMUNICATION WITH

EMPLOYER

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Work Experience 12A/B Checklist of Responsibility

Meet with employer to set up work schedule and complete the Training Plan and Safety Checklist

Discuss confidentiality

Discuss Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

Return completed Training Plan and Safety Checklist to the Career Centre

Register on NIDES

Record duties and hours worked on Work Based Training Log

Check in with Work Experience Coordinator or Teacher:

1st Check-In _________________________________________________________

2nd Check-in _________________________________________________________

3rd Check-In _________________________________________________________

4th Check-In _________________________________________________________

After 50 hours, complete Interim Evaluation form and submit to the Career Centre

After 100 hours, complete Final Evaluation form and submit to the Career Centre

Complete Final Report and Hours Log and submit to the Career Centre

Hand in resume and cover letter to the Career Centre

Check back at end to discuss grade

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Work Based Training Log

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Date Hours Work Duties

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