Placement Evaluation

The skills and knowledge I gained
I gained a better understanding of photoshop, Microsoft and data entry programs. Gaining both better skills and knowledge in graphic design, typing and processing information better. I also got to understand what a real work environment consists of, giving me an experience that could help me gain familiarity when I receive a job.

The impact of the experience on your career goals and plans
The whole experience of trying to find work placement to studying media and communication at tafe have really changed my career goals. I have decided that the industry is too cut throat for me, jobs in the area are diminishing and I don't believe I have the drive or the ego to work in this particular field.

My experience of work placement
Although I wasn't planning to work with my mum I found the work experience hard but gratifying. I came into the office with no worries but I was soon put to work spending all day in front of a computer. I first started the day writing up documents and roster sheets that needed to be completed and sent them out to all the staff members rostered on next week. There was pressure to make sure there were no mistakes as this could result in staff not turning up for work or confusion of days and hours staff were supposed to work. Then I was told to create an advert for APCare and place it onto seek.com. I found the task to be very difficult as I don't have much experience creating adverts but the ladies in the office were so nice offering me advice and helping me when I asked for it.

What I learnt through work experience
I learnt that the media industry is very cut throat, you need to be confident and outgoing to really be heard or seen. Also you can't do tasks sloppy you have to do them correctly. I learnt new and improved skills on photoshop and using the computer in general. Also keeping to deadlines and the pressure to stay on top of your work.

Feedback I received
Emma Munro presented herself impeccably and was punctual. She was courteous and lovely to have in the office. The tasks that were assigned to Emma were performed perfectly and we would have no hesitations in employing Emma in the future.

Workplacement

The products and services of All Parental Care
APCare (All Parental Care Australia) is a private, non-government funded homecare organisation, specialising in caring for clients in their own homes.

My tasks and responsibilities
While I was in the office I was given the task to create an advert for seek.com to encourage more nurses to join the APCare team. I also answered the phones, checked emails and created the weekly roster.

Skills and knowledge that I developed while I was there
I developed better computer skills, applying them to the work that was given to me. The Head Assistant Judy Ratcliffe taught me skills in photoshop and Microsoft word.

Characteristics of the Organisation
This Organisation is a Family Owners and operated Business, with a Head Office in Engadine, a regional office in Campbelltown and the Illawarra. It is community based Organisation. The service streams are:
1. All Sydney babysitting service
2. All parental care, in home care, which endures: personal care, domestic care, meal preparation, shopping, respite and handyman services.
3. All parental care - nursing services.
4. APCare medical, legal services.

All staff are casually employed staffing level is approximately 400, which is made up of mostly female staff

Roles and Responsibilities of the workers
It is the responsibility of all staff to recognise their duty of care responsibilities or obligations in observing the sound OH&S strategies, good infection control practices and excellent Nursing care.

Relevant legal and ethical requirements
The organisation must comply with the relevant state awards of workplace legislation (i.e work cover) it is also required to observe medical legal obligation including maintaining high ethical standards pertaining to the administration of health care, and observing client/patient respect and continuity.

Education and training requirements of workers in the organisation
1. Formal Qualifications:- in the way of certificate and diploma in health care in some cases degree qualifications may be necessary.
2. In house training and on job training:- Includes individual job inductions and specific procedural education as well as OH&S practices.

dubbo

My uncle is the manager of a tourist radio station called 'Western radio' situated in dubbo. He also is the editor for the local newspaper in dubbo. If worst comes to worst I will do my workplacement with him and his daughter who is the PR exec. for win tv in Dubbo.

fed up

rang vox fm they said they are undergoeing new managment and now isnt the time to have work experience people.
leading newspapers said they wouldn't have enough work for me to do.
Kiama independent council the lady that covers work experience is on holiday.
win tv put me through to an answering machine.
pheonix theatre havent emailed me back.

Attempt four

On tuesday the 1st of september i called up Susan Wardle the PR , manager for wollongong city council. I was unable to get through to speak with her but my information and details were taken down. After not hearing back from her i've decided I will call back today!

Attempt Three

22/08/09

My third attempt was to email Wollongong Tourism and ask them about any work placement opportunities. I will also call them on a further date.

7/09/09

This attempt was unsuccesful

Attempt Two

21/08/09

Looking through the yellow pages i came across a company called Waples Marketing Group and decided to give them a call. After talking to them about work placement opportunities they politely told me that they would call me back. So far I haven't heard from them.

7/09/09

This attempt was unsuccesful