Free 3 Day Work Shop - Youth Connect

Rail Skills Australasia

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Free 3 Day Work Shop “Rail Inspirations” is a 3 day work experience program facilitated by Rail Skills Australasia with a view to inspire and educate young people as to the multiple career opportunities available in the Victorian rail industry. A 3 day work experience program and introduction into the rail industry Complete Enrolment Form attached, register online at www.youthconnect.com.au or call Tania on 8306 6300 Date & Time: 14, 15 & 16 September 2015 - 9am to 4pm Venue: Youth Connect, 2A Station St, Moorabbin (Lunch inc) Meet and interview rail industry professionals and learn about their work and their companies. Explore the history of rail and steam engine locomotives and understand the impact of manufacturing technology in the rail industry.

RAIL INSPIRATION PROGRAM ENROLMENT FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Program Details Dates: 14th, 15th & 16th September 2015

Time: 9am to 4pm

Location: Youth Connect, 2A Station Street, Moorabbin

Student Details Surname

Date of Birth

Given Names

Gender - Male/ Female

Postal Address Suburb

Post Code

Home Phone

Student Mobile

Email

 VCE

School currently attending

Current School Year Level

 Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent?

Are you from a Non-English Speaking Background?

 VCAL (if applicable)

Do you have any disabilities?  Visual/Sight/Seeing

 Hearing

 Physical

 Chronic Illness (e.g. asthma)

 Learning

 Other (please specify) _________________

 Intellectual

Do you require assistance because of your disability? Emergency Contact Details Name

Relationship to Student

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Name

Relationship to Student

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Student Agreement I have discussed my participation in the program with my parents/guardians. I understand that by registering for this program I must maintain attendance. I also agree to abide by the rules of the training centre, Youth Connect's requirements and including those rules relating to safety, punctuality, attendance and the co-ordination of external excursions. Student’s Signature

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Parent/Guardian Endorsement I consent to my child taking part in this program. My child has consulted me about his/her involvement in the program and I understand the commitment required. I agree that he/she will be subject to the direction and control of the nominated supervisor of the employer and/or training centre and I expect my child to obey all reasonable rules governing safety and behavior. I also acknowledge that it is my child’s responsibility to attend all classes throughout the year. In the event of illness or accident to my child, I understand I will be notified as soon as possible, but where it is not possible to communicate with me within a reasonable time frame (in the circumstances), I authorise the person in charge at the workplace or training centre to consent to my child receiving such medical and surgical treatment (including the administration of an anesthetic) as may be deemed necessary by a legally qualified medical practitioner. I understand that the employer and/or training centre will take all reasonable care for the safety and health of my child. Parent/Guardian Name

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Please return the completed form to Youth Connect Phone: (03) 8306 6300

Fax: (03) 8306 6301

Post: Youth Connect, 2A Station Street, Moorabbin, Victoria, 3189 or Email: [email protected] Privacy Information: The information provided on this form is for the registration and administration of students participating in Youth Connect administered VET Program and related structured workplace learning arrangements and in addition to your school, will be disclosed to the person in charge at the workplace or training centre. The information may be used for government reporting purposes, in a statistical format only. The information provided will not be used for any other purposes.

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Rail Inspirations Free Workshop presented by Rail Skills Australasia Insight Activity One: “All About Me” Discovers the talents, passions, interests and personalities of the young people in your program through a personality quiz style conversation that will build rapport and trust. Knowing the students’ personalities and interests will allow you to tailor the WI program for each program for each individual and suggest roles within the organisation that may be of interest to them.

Insight Activity Two: “Behind the Scenes” Present your organisation to the young people; outline what your organisation does and why, how it operates and the various roles and opportunities that are available. The more interactive this session can be the better. Having outlined your organisation and the type of work you do, take the young people on a tour of the workplace, stopping to visit some of the employees in action.

Insight Activity Three: “Careers Happen” Conduct an interactive session where young people interview staff members about their career journey, from their early teenage years up until now. Reflecting on those conversations, students then create a ‘career board’ – a visual representation of a staff member’s career journey.

Dates:

14th, 15th & 16th September 2015

Time:

9am to 4pm (Lunch provided)

Venue: Youth Connect, 2A Station St, Moorabbin

Contact: Tania at Youth Connect on 8306 6300 or [email protected] for further information

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Commercial in Confidence Rail Inspirations Victoria (Moorabbin) as at 24 August 2015

Proposed Program Times

Day One (Monday)

Welcome, introductions and safety briefings

9.00am – 9.30am

Students are welcomed to the office and introduced to the team. A safety induction is undertaken

Day Two (Tuesday)

Day Three (Thursday)

Industry Guest Speaker

Industry Guest Speaker

Overview and recap on Industry Field Visit What did each student learn from their experience? Why do they think steam technology was superceded?

9.30am – 10.00am

Icebreaker Activities – Career Collage

10.00am – 11.00am

Insight Activity One: All About Me Student-led project development

11.00am – 12.00pm

The personality quiz Students to provide an outline of their career goal and present their career boards – What is their career goal? Student-led project set-up Students will undertake a student project and establish their own railway company, including planning rail infrastructure, rollingstock, human capital. A budget will be set and costings of assets provided. Each group will be given a geographic region in which their track is to be built, destination and freight as well as include barriers they must overcome as a result of their project

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Students work on their projects. RSA staff may provide some assistance where required.

Insight Activity Two: Behind the Scenes (Part A) This activity will focus on how to choose the right career to match your personality type. Is there something that you enjoy doing? Imagine doing something to love and someone paying you to do it! This activity will focus on a range of job roles within the rail industry and require you to determine what personality type will be best suited to that job role and some of the skills, qualifications required.


Overview and recap on Industry Field Visit What did each student learn from their experience? Why do they think steam technology was superceded?

11.30am -12.00noon Student led Project presentation Students start to prepare for their presentation to the group. This may involve some assistance from staff. Planning your Rail Career – Part 1 Paul Daly – CEO of Rail Skills Australasia will provide an overview of careers in rail and how you can best plan towards your career in the rail sector.

12.00pm – 1.00pm 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Lunch Break Career Exploration & Activity Students will complete an activity where they will learn more about some of the careers available in the rail industry. This activity will incorporate how they relate their own strengths and skills to the each of the careers available.

2.00pm – 4.00pm

Industry Visit Excursion [TO BE CONFIRMED]

Lunch Break Insight Activity Two: Behind the Scenes (Part B) Students meet one-on-one with individual members from Industry and interview them to find out more about their role. Personalities will be matched in line with their personality profile or job interest from Insight Activity 1. Invite industry personnel in to participate in Activity

Industry Visit Excursion [TO BE CONFIRMED] .

Lunch Break Planning your Career – Part 2 Students will meet individuals from Australian Apprenticeship Centres and Training organisations together with Rail Skills Australasia to provide career plan on how to step into a career in the rail industry. This will include: assistance with subject selection, pathways to School based apprenticeships and traineeships, VET is Schools and University pathway program which are synergistic to careers in rail. 2pm-3pm Student-led project rehearsal & presentation Students to rehearse the presentation of their project before giving their official presentation to a selection of staff members. Evaluations & Farewells Participants complete an evaluation survey and are presented with a certificate of RI completion

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