The Value of Work Experience

Well done to Year 10 student Hannah, who recently completed work experience at Melton Police Station.

Hannah has her eye on a career in the police force and is even more determined to pursue her chosen pathway since completing her week on the job. You can read about her experience below.

During Week 4 of Term 1, I completed work experience at the Melton Police Station.

It was a great opportunity that gave me fantastic insight into how police stations work and run.

I saw firsthand what being an officer was like and how much they do.

I spent each day in a different area of the station, including the watchhouse, files, property, administration and neighbourhood policing.

I had the opportunity to visit the Air Wing at Essendon Airport, where police operate their helicopters and where their vehicles are serviced and repaired. I also went to the armoury and saw where the officers got their uniforms.

I want to thank our College Pathways Coordinator, Mr Vallak, for planning and helping me get this opportunity and the officers and staff at Melton Police Station for having me and giving me such an incredible experience!