ACACA Compulsory Years of Schooling Group
Published by the Board of Studies NSW for the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Certification Authorities (ACACA)
3. Vocational Learning a) vocational learning In the ACT, Vocational Learning is the name given to the course for Years 9 & 10 students to enable them to learn about work and investigate vocational pathways. The course is designed to facilitate the transition to years 11 and 12 and to assist students to make informed choices about vocational training at college and beyond. The course allows students to expand their knowledge of the Key Competencies which apply in any workplace, and learn how to assess their own achievement of these work related competencies. The course will also increase students' awareness of workplace related skills through targeted work placements and will build their potential to function as successful employees. Vocational courses and programs provided for year 11 and 12 students, and delivered by ACT senior secondary colleges are called VET (Vocational Education and Training) in Schools programs. b) Structured Workplace Learning Structured Workplace Learning in the ACT is integrated into a VET program and is defined as per the MCEETYA Taskforce definition. Students in years 11 and 12 in the ACT in VET programs are involved in Structured Workplace Learning.
- vocational learning and
- structured workplace learning