A joint policy statement in February 2000 by the Queensland Ministers for Education and Employment, Training and Industrial Relations outlined two key goals to be pursued in Queensland schools. These were increased qualification attainment and improved completion of secondary schooling.

The statement proposed three pathways through which VET can be included in the post-compulsory school curriculum so that these goals can be achieved. These VET pathways are: through the Board of Senior Secondary School Studies (BSSSS) VET subjects; through school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs); and through undertaking National Training Package and Product qualifications outside BSSSS subjects.