1. VET in Schools Directorate School to Work Training Program 2003
Government Directions in Vocational Learning
Presented by officers from the VET in Schools Directorate
NSW Department of Education and Training 2003
9/20/2018

2. School to Work Program Milestones for 2002
510 schools participated
involving 135,000 students
120,000 logbooks distributed to schools
five additional multimedia vocational learning resources distributed to schools
support for 50 Careers Expos
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3. Number of students participating in School to Work Planning 2001 & 2002
Total Students 2001 = 58912
2002 =

4. Activities identified by schools that contributed to School to Work Planning in 2002

5. What are teachers saying?
“Students had a better idea of what to choose when it came to subject selection”
Grafton High School
“STW is an excellent initiative which the students have really taken on board and enjoy”
Mendooran Central School
“The production of a resume was highly appreciated as it is a tangible result which students can use immediately”
Wellington High School
“STW is now being viewed as an important component of the school structure”
Cabramatta High School
“The focus was on getting the students to look at School to Work as a process of life long learning”
Liverpool Boys High School
9/20/2018

6. What are teachers saying?
“Students felt a sense of achievement when gaining certificates – they realised a connection between school and work”
Narrandera High School
“The profile of STWP in the school has increased. There is an increased awareness amongst students of the need to plan their move from school to work”
Wade High School
“Students understanding of the importance of decision making, subject selection and VET courses has been greatly improved”
Yanco Agricultural High School
School to Work was quite a successful program that will continue. There are areas that need refining and this will happen. The school itself was very supportive and are keen to see it happen again”.
Miller Technology High School
9/20/2018

7. Student outcomes reported by schools 2002
Students have developed knowledge, skills and attitudes about:

8. National Directions
National Goals for Schooling in the 21st Century – Adelaide Declaration 1999
SKILLS AND CAPACITIES
employment related skills and an understanding of the work environment, career options and pathways
CURRICULUM
vocational learning in all secondary programs and enterprise skills, including those skills which will allow flexibility and adaptability
SOCIAL JUSTICE
clear and recognised pathways to employment, further education and training
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9. National Directions Vocational Learning
Vocational learning includes elements such as:
general employability skills
enterprise education
career education
community & work based learning
All students should experience vocational learning at each level throughout their schooling
Vocational Education and Training in Schools Framework – MCEETYA March 2000
9/20/2018

10. National Directions Stepping Forward – improving pathways for all young people Wellington Declaration 2002
“ With this declaration, we commit to developing practical ways to increase the social, educational and employment outcomes of Australia’s young people……”
A joint Declaration by Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers for Education,Training, Employment, Youth and Community Services
9/20/2018

11. National Directions Stepping Forward – improving pathways for all young people
Key Areas for Action
education and training as the foundation to transition pathways
access to career and transition support
responding to the diverse needs of young people
promulgating effective ways to support young people
focused local partnerships and strategic alliances
9/20/2018

12. National Directions The OECD Report to MCEETYA 2002
Positive recognition to NSW with specific mention of:
the “strongly professionalised structure” for careers advisory services
the logbook as a “well-developed example” of a portfolio system
the impressive speed in which the NSW School to Work Program has focused on supporting the transition of all young people.
9/20/2018

13. National Directions “Supporting People’s Transitions Across the Lifespan” Miles Morgan Report to DEST
Positive recognition to NSW with specific mention of:
students having a careers adviser dedicated to each government school.
the School to Work Program …providing a structured, planned approach to supporting students to better identify, plan for and manage their transitions from school to a range of post school options
9/20/2018

14. NSW Policy Directions
Board of Studies K -10 Curriculum Framework (March 2002)
BOS K -10 Cross-Curriculum Content Statements (July 2002):
Information & Communication Technology
Work, Employment & Enterprise
Key Competencies
Work Education Stage 4/5
Supporting the Australian National Career Information System, myfuture.edu.au
9/20/2018

15. VET in School Directorate
How is the
VET in School Directorate
supporting
vocational learning
in NSW schools?
9/20/2018

16. Vocational learning and…
intellectual rigour
Traditional ‘academic’ subjects can positively incorporate vocational learning principles
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17. Vocational learning and…
sound pedagogy
Effective teaching and learning is enhanced by providing access to environments within and beyond the classroom which link student learning to personal, social and work contexts
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18. Vocational learning and…
all KLA teachers
links subjects and courses to further education, training, employment and enterprise
highlights crucial work that can otherwise be overlooked or forgotten by students
supports explicit and systematic teaching and learning
enhances student support for subject selection
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19. Vocational learning and...
Students
meet curriculum objectives
understand and map pathway options
feel more confident about future opportunities
uphold greater value for their subjects
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20. Vocational learning and…
Parents and Community
appreciate curriculum which is relevant and prepares students for the future
value the explicit learning of employment related skills
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21. Vocational Learning and….
Employers and
tertiary institutions
Value students who are:
articulate in interviews
able to demonstrate their skills, attributes and achievements in applications
self directed learners
better prepared for the world of work
9/20/2018

22. Vocational learning is supported by…
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23. Vocational Learning Priorities for 2003
Using a cross curriculum, whole school management approach to vocational learning
Consolidating the entitlement for all NSW government school students in years 9 to 12 to access school to work planning, supported by the employment related skills logbook
Building community partnerships to strengthen workplace learning programs, enterprise activities and support student transition from school
9/20/2018