MCEETYA Framework for Vocational Education in Schools

Key element 2: Enterprise and vocational learning

A major focus within this element is to enhance the transitions for all young people through access to generic skills and competencies. These are valuable to all students throughout their school life. The development and attainment of these skills also contributes to the selection of VET in Schools programs in senior secondary schooling.

Programs that provide access to generic skills and competencies will be:

• included in compulsory curriculum and post-compulsory education and training, and emphasised in work based and community based learning

• emphasised as foundations for lifelong learning

• included in policy frameworks for improving all young people’s transitions.

A further focus within this key element is access to enterprise education programs and activities. Opportunities for involving young people in enterprise education programs and activities will be identified and implemented. Such programs will:

• develop the resourcefulness of young people

• contribute to general education and preparation for the world of work through learning in real-life settings

• provide increased opportunities for young people to learn in workplace and community settings

• promote curriculum and organisational reforms by challenging schools to further develop and enhance partnerships with the wider community, including business.