This part of the website is for students. Your Work Experience may be the first time you have been in a place of work. The information here will help you think about and get the most from your work experience.
Placement Rules
All organisations - schools, colleges or companies - have rules. It is very important that while you are on work experience you get to know these rules.Absence or Lateness.
If you can't go into work, for example because you are unwell or you are going to be late, you must telephone your supervisor at once and explain what is happening. This is very important!
Here is a list of other types of rules. You will either find out about these during your interview or on your first day.
- Punctuality and attendance
- Health and Safety procedures
- Company regulations
- How to report accidents
- Fire drills, equipment, exit procedures and assembly points
- Areas you are not allowed into, or equipment you are not allowed to use
- Who to go to if you are worried about any part of your work
- Make sure that you know where the toilet is!
