These tools are provided to help you develop effective workplace programs that embed career development learning principles.  The materials can be used in their original format or modified for your own use.

A Good Practice Case Study: well prepared students who reflect on their experience (Science & Tech. PDF)

Preparation:

Have your students audited their skills and goals, and developed an action plan to grow their strengths?

These tools provide a guide!

• Skills Audit - Newcastle University   UK (PDF)
• Goal Setting and Action Planning - Newcastle University UK  (PDF)
• Rubric  - Goals & Aspirations – James Cook University (PDF)

Appraisal:

Will the experience help students to reappraise or confirm their career goals? These tools provide a guide

• Mid Placement Assessment - Deakin University (PDF)

Reflection:

Will the experience enable students to move forward with their career? These tools provide a guide

• Understanding reflection as a key part of career development learning:  a James Cook University approach (powerpoint)
• Reflective Learning Report - University of Western Sydney (PDF)
• Career Development Learning Session - Flinders University (PDF)

Industry Supervisor/Employer Guide

• Placement Supervisor Handbook - Newcastle University U.K. (PDF)
• This guide includes a project brief and an agenda for the first workplace meeting - University of Wollongong (PDF)

Visit the resources section  of this website for more resources on career development learning.