Implementation of VET across Australia is in accordance with the set of nationally agreed principles from Principles and Guidelines for Improving Outcomes for Vocational and Technical Education and Training (VTE) in Schools (2005 - 2008).

Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools programs are delivered as part of a broad, general education that combines study towards a senior secondary certificate (i.e. the Western Australian Certificate of Education - the WACE) with a nationally recognised VET qualification within the Australian Qualification Framework.

The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training is committed to evidence-based approaches to improving learning for students. In response to a Ministerial request during 2005 that further research be undertaken within Western Australian public schools, five secondary schools are trialling single gender classes across a range of learning areas.

The Family Links Program supports schools to work collaboratively with parents, caregivers and the school community. This is an important program initiated by the Government to:

This program has five objectives:

• Help more young Aboriginal students get jobs.
• Encourage more Aboriginal students to stay at school during Year 11 and 12.
• Make a wide range of vocational training available to Aboriginal students.
• Make education and training more meaningful for Aboriginal students.
• Develop a program where Government Departments work together in a coordinated way.