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 The definition for Vocational Education that is shared (but nor formalised) by government and non-government school sectors in WA is: "…… is the attainment of knowledge and skills relevant to employment. It involves the acquisition of demonstrable competencies, contains an element of Structured Workplace Learning and accredited courses (at post-compulsory level) that integrate National Training Modules or Units of Competency". The broader definition emerging for vocational learning, encompasses the above, together with authentic contexts for making learning relevant and exploring career pathways. Structured Workplace Learning is based on skills lists written for a variety of industry based subjects which are accredited by the Curriculum Council and relates only to the post-compulsory years. These subjects do not necessarily have to be done under the umbrella of the Australian Recognition Framework.
- vocational learning and
- structured workplace learning