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Section : Work experience, internships and student placements
Domain : Human Resource Management
Classification : Not Identified
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This chunk is part of the section discussing "Work experience, internships and student placements" within the "Employing young workers best practice guide." It outlines the conditions under which student placements can be unpaid and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between vocational placements and other forms of productive work that require compensation.
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These arrangements give students a valuable chance to apply their learned theory and skills in the workplace. Student placements that are part of a formal education or training course can be unpaid if they meet the definition of a 'vocational placement' under the Fair Work Act. If the arrangement isn't a vocational placement, and it involves productive work (rather than just observation and learning), the person may need to be paid as an employee. For more information on unpaid work including unpaid trials, student placements, and work experience and internships, visit fairwork.gov.au/unpaidwork
- What is the primary benefit of student placements mentioned in the text?
- Under what conditions can student placements be unpaid according to the Fair Work Act?
- What distinguishes a vocational placement from other types of work arrangements?
- What should a person do if their work arrangement involves productive work but is not classified as a vocational placement?
- Where can one find more information about unpaid work, including internships and student placements?
- How does the Fair Work Act define a 'vocational placement'?
- What implications does the classification of a placement have on payment for the individual involved?
- Why might unpaid placements be considered valuable for students?
- What types of work arrangements are mentioned in the text that may require payment?