'SIS goes MaD'

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR STUDENTS

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Employer's & School’s Expectations

Employer’s Expectations

• Punctuality

• Appropriate dress

• Appropriate language & action

• Responsibility

• Team player

• Positive attitude

• Communication

School’s Expectations

• All paperwork signed

• Contact the company to introduce yourself and confirm report duty time and location

• Good behaviour

• Be polite

• Understand the Health & Safety Policy of the company

• Send a Thank You Letter

• Complete a Work Experience Reflection

In the Event of Absence, students MUST...

• Contact the employer and copy in Ms Lauren Sharman (lsharman@sis.edu.hk) - let them know the reason and if you need to produce a doctor's note.

In case of change of location, students MUST...

• Contact school - we will be visiting you.

If you have any concerns during your placement regarding...

• feeling uncomfortable

• risk of harm/safety

Report these to Ms Sharman and a member of the SIS Child Protection team (Ms Purves / Mr Slethaugh / Ms Beaumont). You should report your concerns immediately.

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Dress Code

The dress code required by your employers will vary. You should seek clarification on what their expectations are, and students should stick to it. If it is not mentioned, students should wear appropriate clothing to workplace (according to its job nature).

If students are working in an office and dress code is not mentioned...

✔ Smart Casual

✔ Business Suit

× Denim/ Jeans

× Shorts

× Flip-flops/ Sandals

REMEMBER YOU’RE GOING TO WORK NOT A FASHION SHOW/ PARTY!

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Health & Safety

Find out the Health & Safety Policy - FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH IT!!!

• Is it written down? Where can it be found?

• Who is your supervisor?

• Agree with your employer what you are allowed to do

• Don't do things you shouldn't without proper training

• Don't do things you have been told not to do!

• Get a guided tour of your workplace including where the fire points are and any signs you need to be aware of

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We will ask your employers to take you through the below. This needs to happen on the first day of work experience. If they don't mention it by lunchtime, please ask them.

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Health and Safety Induction

(Employers to go through this with the work experience student)

Please go through with the student on the first day any Health and Safety information important to your company, and go through the questions below. Ask the students to note the information on these questions.

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Questions:                                                 

1. Where is the bathroom?

2. Where is the First Aid Box kept?

3. Where is the fire fighting equipment kept and where is the main fire escape?

4. What does the fire alarm sound like?

5. To whom do I report injuries or hazards?

6. Are there any restricted areas in the work place which are no go areas? Specify which they are.

7. Which machines/ equipment am I NOT allowed to use?

8. What special clothing/ equipment might I need to wear or use?

9. Which Health & Safety signs will I need to read and understand?  These may be on the walls, machines or equipment.

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Questions we encourage students to ask employers

This section is all about the company.

1. Does the company:

   • Make things?​

   • Offer a service?

   • Produce raw materials

2. How many people are employed by this company?​

   • Less than 25​

   • 25-49

   • 50-199

   • Over 200

3. Describe the product manufactured or the type of services offered?​

   • What is made?​

   • What is the service (for example, hairdressers, garage, TV repairs etc.)?

   • What are the raw materials produced?

4. Is it part of a local, national or international organisation?​

5. Do employees have to wear uniform or special clothing - if so, what and why?

6. How is the work organised?

   • Regular day hours (what is the normal working hours)​

   • 2 shifts (day and night)

   • 4 shifts or other pattern

7. Are there any internet restrictions? If so, why?​

8. How many days paid holidays are given?

9. What facilities are there for staff (staff room, canteen, etc.)?

10. Do employees get sick pay or over time?

11. Do managers/supervisors consult the workforce before major decisions are made about the company is run? If so, why?

12. Are there opportunities for training and / or promotion whilst at work?

13. What type of qualifications are needed for employment at the placement? (Language? Age?)

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Do's & Don'ts