Work placements are an essential part of most early years vocational qualifications and can provide a valuable experience for students and settings alike. But it's not always plain sailing. Problems sometimes arise when students and placements are not aware of just what is expected of them.
One of the major issues for students is not having their role clarified within the setting, either by the placement or their training provider.
This can lead the setting to make incorrect assumptions about the student's performance and attitude. Many students sometimes feel that their skills are under- used and they are given too many menial tasks, such as washing paint pots and sweeping the floor - although this is a chore that all qualified staff have to carry out as part of their day-to-day duties. It only becomes a problem when the student exclusively carries out domestic duties.
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