Curriculum Trends across Australia in 2000

Curriculum Trends across Australia in 2000 - State by State

ACACA Compulsory Years of Schooling Group

Published by the Board of Studies NSW for the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Certification Authorities (ACACA)

New South Wales

3. Vocational Learning

3.4 How are the vocational learning initiatives/programs in the compulsory years linked to those in the post compulsory years?

As the Board of Studies does not provide VET and structured workplace learning in the curriculum in the compulsory years there is no direct link to those provided in the post compulsory years.

However, vocational learning provides a set of competencies and foundation skills and knowledge within the curriculum during the compulsory years that are continually developed and refined throughout the ensuing years.

Vocational learning initiatives and programs in the compulsory years provide students with:

transition planning into post-school life;
accurate and relevant advice on post-school options for future employment, further education and training;
opportunities to undertake work-based learning;
opportunities to develop and apply generic work-related skills and competencies such as the skills required for teamwork, problem solving, interpersonal communication and self-reliance;
a foundation for future vocational education and training.