WPL includes work experience for students who are at least 14, and work placement for students studying Vocational Education and Training (VET) subjects.
Insurance
Currently, insurance cover for students, schools and employers involved in WPL activities is provided through:
- A School’s Student Accident and Disability Insurance. Each diocesan Catholic Schools Authority and RI/MPJP (congregational) school purchase these policies independently.
- Employer’s Indemnity Insurance with Ascot Group as Lead insurer. CSNSW manages this policy on behalf of diocesan offices and RI/MPJP subscribers.
View the terms and conditions of insurance cover, including activities that are excluded or require special approval during work placement and certificate of currency until 31 March 2025. - Professional Indemnity cover for Healthcare Assistants with Vero Insurance Limited. CSNSW manages this policy on behalf of diocesan offices and RI/MPJP subscribers.
The VERO Certificate of Currency for Professional Indemnity cover applies until 31 March 2025.
From 1st April 2025, each school/diocese will maintain public liability insurance to cover injury to students, loss or damage occasioned by students, and indemnity cover for host employers (subject to individual school's policy terms and conditions). Host employers must also have current public liability insurance.
Guides
Currently being reviewed
- WPL Procedures and Standards
- WPL Guide for Schools
- WPL Guide for Employers
- WPL Guide for Students
- WPL Guide for Parents and Carers
Forms
To use fillable forms, follow this process:
- Download the form from the appropriate resource link below.
- From your downloads, open using a PDF reader. Fill out the form.
- Save the form in the appropriate folder on your computer.
- Share with others following your school/system protocols.
The forms can be found at these links:
- Student Placement Record (SPR)
- WPL Special Approval Applications:
- Animals
- Mining
- Abattoir
- Accommodation Away from Home
- Student Safety Emergency Cards
- Work Placement Visit Report