Your placement is organised, the date is set, you know how you’ll get there and what to bring – but what do you wear?

What you wear makes a big impression about who you are, in work and other aspects of life.

The way you wear your uniform at schools says something about who you are, who your friends are and often what you act like in class.

The workplace is no different! Dressing to impress your employer is an important part of work placement.

Understanding the value of a clean uniform or an appropriate office outfit is a skill that will serve you in your future career or study.

Give yourself a step up before you even start placement by preparing yourself to make a good impression! Iron your clothes, wash your face, wear proper shoes and don’t wear excessive jewellery.

Most employers provide specific dress code instructions on the the Student Placement Record (permission paperwork) as supplied by your school.

You should also phone your host employer on the Tuesday prior to placement, unless instructed otherwise. You should confirm the address, start time and what to wear or bring.

Always take on board what your particular workplace instructs, not all supervisors have the same dress code! 

How to Dress Appropriately for your Work Placement
The workplace has request of required attire – all this you will find on your Student Placement Record. Regarding any extras you may need, ask this on your call to the employer the week before.

Business Services, Information Technology & Retail

Males:
· Collared business shirt.
· Business pants.
· Closed flat, black, leather, non-slip shoes (no sports shoes).
· Students may be asked to wear a tie by the supervisor.
· Long hair must be tied back.

Female:
· A shirt suitable for the office environment.
· Business pants, skirt/dress below knees.
· No sleeveless tops, low necklines or short skirts.
· Long hair must be tied back neatly away from face.
· Closed in, low heeled leather, non-slip shoes

Hospitality
· Chef uniform or plain black polo shirt, long pants or skirt bellow knees.
· Closed in black leather non slip flat shoes (no sports shoes)
· Long hair must be tied back
· NO JEWELLERY
· Minimal makeup
· Well-manicured, short nails.


Construction and Metals
· Hard hat, steel capped safety boots.
· Long sleeve cotton work shirt and long cotton work pants.
· Safety glasses.
· No jewellery or ripped jeans. (No sports shoes).
· Fluorescent or high visibility shirt/vest.
· Don’t forget to bring your White Card!


Entertainment
· Theatre blacks – pants and shirt.
· Black closed in leather non slip shoes and black socks.
· NO SPORTS SHOES and NO BALLET STYLES SHOES.
· No jewellery.
· Hair must be tied back away from face if longer than collar length.

The following are NOT permitted
· Jeans, track pants, sports shoes, leggings or tights.
· Short skirt or dress.
· Singlet tops, midriff tops.
· T-shirt.
· Thongs and sandals.
· Visible tattoos.
· Visible piercings other than one pair of earrings (tongue, nose, chin or eyebrow studs, bars or rings must be removed).
· Excessive jewellery or excessive makeup.
The placement might be cancelled if you do not comply with the industry standards