Division of Information Technology
Policy Document No:
Work Experience
Students Policy
Version
Version 6.1
TRIM file number
Short description
DIT Policy for Work Experience Students
Relevant to
Approved by
Executive Director Division of Information
Technology
Responsible officer
Executive Assistant
Responsible office
Office of Executive Director of Information
Technology
Date introduced
4 April 2007
Date(s) modified
26 September 2007
20 March 2012
Next scheduled review
date
20 March 2013
Related legislation
Key words
Work Experience
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Division of Information Technology
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Division of Information Technology Policy for Work Experience Students
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Introduction ............................................................................................. 2
Scope ..................................................................................................... 2
Objectives ............................................................................................... 2
Timing ..................................................................................................... 2
Responsibilities....................................................................................... 2
Method.................................................................................................... 3
Author History ......................................................................................... 4
1. Introduction
This policy details the responsibilities associated with the placement of work
experience students within the Division of information Technology.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all work experience students.
3. Objectives
o To communicate to the HR Division at CSU, and to institutions such as the
regional work placement bodies, clear guidelines for accepting work
experience students into the Division of Information Technology; and
o To assign responsibility for the effective management of the Division of
Information Technology’s work experience program.
4. Timing
This policy shall be adhered to at all times.
5. Responsibilities
Administration of the Work Experience Program
The Director or Nominee at the appropriate campus shall coordinate the work
experience program and shall be responsible for:
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providing to HR a copy of the student’s school’s insurances covering
the student for workers compensation purposes during their time at
CSU prior to the work experience starting
outlining the proposed program
determining who will act as mentor for the period the student is at CSU
resolving disputes in relation to the proposed program
ensuring that reports and other documentation in respect of the work
experience program are completed for the school
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the period of the work experience program does not normally exceed
five working days
no more than one student within DIT on any particular day per campus
6. Method
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Applications for Work Experience
The Division will accept applications for work experience only from the
recognised Department of Education Science and Training work
placement body and only for students in Years11 and 12.
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The education placement bodies are:
o Bathurst:
Department of Education
Workplace Placements
Phone: 02 6334 8200
o Albury:
Area Manager
Australian Industry Group
Phone: 02 6021 5722
o Wagga:
Workplace Learning Coordinator
Wagga Compact Training Services
Phone: 02 69 319300
Email: info@compact.org.au
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Work Experience Program Content
o each work experience program will contain
work experience within appropriate areas of the Division
o a general exposure to other areas of the Division of Information
Technology at the discretion of the designated Director. Normally
this would encompass a visit to the various areas within IT and
have a staff member from the section give a brief outline of the role
and responsibilities.
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Special Work Experience Program
o the Director at the appropriate campus may approve Work
Experience applications involving special conditions that fall outside
the policy elements outlined above only in exceptional
circumstances. A copy of such approval shall be sent to the
Manager, HR at the appropriate campus.
7. Author History
Date
Author
1.7.97
7/5/99
S. Latham
S.Boyton
Version No.
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1.9.06
R.Paton
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6/6/07
B.Roberson
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20/3/12 Policy Review 6.1
Team
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Description
New Policy
Amendments as a result of
restructure
Amendments to reflect work
placement alterations
Standardised formatting and
policy publication
Review content and update
changes
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