Career and Work Exploration 10, 20, A30, B30

(a)	Explain the roles and responsibilities of each partner (e.g., student, parent or guardian, teacher or other school staff and employer) involved in the work placement.
(b)	Research the business/organization to become familiar with its operations.
(c)	Role-play scenarios that may be encountered during the work placement such as: providing customer/client service; collaborating with colleagues; dealing with a disagreement; and, expressing one’s perspective or opinion on a matter.
(d)	Identify safety hazards that could potentially be encountered during the work placement experience.
(e)	Compose a list of questions related to workplace hazards and safety to ask of the work placement employer such as: What physical, chemical, ergonomic or biological hazards should I be aware of in my work placement? When will I receive job safety training and orientation before I begin work? Where do I find fire extinguishers, first aid kits and emergency assistance? What type of safety gear or other clothing am I expected to wear? Is it provided? What should I do if I get injured or have an accident in the workplace? How can I contact my health and safety committee or representative? Are there any health and safety procedures I should follow? Who is the first aid person? Where are safety notices posted? What should I do in case of a fire or emergency?
(f)	Identify employment standards (e.g., use of a uniform) that may pertain to one’s work placement.
(g)	Reflect on one’s right to know, right to participate and right to refuse while in the work placement.
(h)	Develop personal and learning goals for the work placement in consultation with the parent or guardian, teacher or other school staff member and employer.

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