Year 10 Important Information – Work Experience FAQs and Updates

Year 10 Important Information – Work Experience FAQs and Updates

Thank you to students who have completed their paperwork and confirmed placements so far. This week we have seen some amazing new placements with veterinary clinics and pharmacies coming through. Keep up the good work!

Employer searching tips

A great place to approach is your old primary school and/or after school care programs. Primary schools would be more than happy to have you assist with younger students for the week. Along with classroom support, you could also work in the library and resource centre, assist with IT and digital learning support or with arts and crafts, games, sports, music, and outdoor activities.

Communicating with Employers

  1. Do not only rely on sending emails and waiting for reply from employers. Students have higher rate of success by approaching businesses directly.
  2. Ask to speak with the manager or owner and ensure you follow-up in a couple of days’ time. For more information click here
  3. You can also call-in advance before your visit. Use the following scripts to guide you on what to say.

Work Experience FAQs

My placement requires me to travel by car. What is required?
Please request the appropriate Travel Vehicle Form, which must also be completed.

The Certificate of Currency expires on Saturday 1 November 2025, what do I do?
MLC School will be issued with a new Certificate of Currency on Friday 31 October 2025. The new certificate will be emailed to all host employers prior to your work experience week.

I’ve submitted my SPR. What happens now?
Once we received your Student Placement Record (SPR) we will review the form and sign off Section 5 – School Approval. A fully signed copy of the SPR will be sent to your host employer along with a copy of a copy of ‘The Workplace Learning Guide for Employers’ and ‘Certificate of Indemnity’. A copy of the SPR will also be sent back to the student for your records.

Can I do my placement with more than one employer?
Yes, students can split the week across more than one employer. This is a good idea if the business does not have time to host a student for a full week.  Students will need to complete a Student Placement Record for each employer.

Can I do extra shift at my casual job as work experience?
No this cannot be counted as work experience as it is paid employment.

I’ve found an employer what next?
Great news. Once a place is secured, ask the Employer to complete Section 3 of the Student Placement Record. The Student and Parent Carer completes Section 1 and 4. Then students can submit their documents (using school emails) via this link.

I am interested in my parents’ business/occupation, could I be placed with them?
Yes, students can secure placements with family and friends if they have interest in their area of work.

My employer travels in their car for work is this, ok?
Yes, you can join the employer if part of the job is to travel for business. The employer will have to note this in the Student Placement Record under Section 3. Once the form is submitted, we will provide you with an additional paperwork to cover you during travel.

I have secured a placement with a Veterinary Clinic, is this, ok?
 Yes, this is great. Send us an email and we will provide you with the additional ‘Working with Animals’ checklist that needs to be completed along with your Student Placement Record.

Due Date

Student Placement Records (SPRs) are due Term 3 – Friday 5 September 2025. This is when students must have their placement organised and confirmed.

Work experience is a compulsory activity for Year 10 students which is part of MLC School’s Career Education Program.

For a full Work Experience comprehensive overview refer to the Year 10 Work Experience Student Handbook

For more information contact the Futures and Pathways team directly on 02 8741 3114 or email Jo Cilia, Head of Futures and Pathways, jcilia1@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au

– Jo Cilia
Head of Futures and Pathways