Work experience
There is a difference between completing a work experience program and working a trial or probation period in a job.
Work experience programs are usually conducted through a school or university.
The purpose of work experience is for students to observe other workers and gain experience in the workplace.
Work experience programs, including those conducted by school and TAFE, usually do not require you to perform any work.
Often work experience programs are integrated with vocational training courses.
Remember, if you are offered a casual or part-time job and your employer asks you to work a trial or probation period, you must be paid for any work you do – don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
Unpaid trial work is illegal.
