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Vocational Education and Training in Schools Program

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 specific areas identified as priority areas for VET in Schools for action in the Principles and Guidelines include:
  • the establishment of VET in Schools by schools not previously involved in the delivery of VET in Schools
  • expanding the range and spread of VET in Schools courses offered across industry sectors by schools already involved in the delivery of VET in Schools
  • the establishment of VET in Schools courses in new industry areas and in industry areas currently not well subscribed in VET in Schools
  • increasing participation in VET in Schools by particular student groups that are difficult to reach and/or service, for example, improving access for students in rural and remote areas and for educationally disadvantaged students including Indigenous students and students with a disability,
  • developing strategies to maintain quality standards in VET in Schools including professional development
  • increasing participation in School-Based New Apprenticeships (in WA these are called School Based Traineeships) and other trades related vocational courses which relate to skills shortages, and
  • addressing areas of skills shortage.
 

Traineeships

Aboriginal TraineeshipsThis 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. Read More

Single Gender

Single Gender ProjectThe trial which commenced in 2006 aims to:
  • provide an evidence base to inform the Department in relation to the conditions that support improved student learning in single gender classes;
  • explore school-level issues relating to single gender classes as an educational option for students; and
  • contribute to advice to the Minister for Education and Training for possible future policy development in relation to single gender classes. Read More

Family Links

Family Links
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:
  • establish projects to improve partnerships with parents/caregivers
  • encourage involvement of community groups in the formation and strengthening of local school/community partnerships
  • encourage involvement of extended family members in the school community. Read More

Voc Ed

Vocational Education & TrainingImplementation of VET is in accordance with the nationally agreed principles from Principles and Guidelines for Improving Outcomes for Vocational and Technical Education and Training 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. Read More

Literacy & Numeracy

Through the Commonwealth Literacy and Numeracy Program (CLNP), the Department directs supplementary literacy and numeracy funding to schools with a high proportion of educationally disadvantaged students. The aim of this program is to measurably improve literacy and numeracy among disadvantaged students and to support the National Literacy and Numeracy Plan.