Terms of Reference for the Inquiry

The Committee requested that submissions particularly address:

  • the range, structure, resourcing and delivery of vocational education programs in schools, including teacher training and the impact of vocational education on other programs;
  • the differences between school-based and other vocational education programs and the resulting qualifications, and the pattern of industry acceptance of school-based programs;

  • vocational education in new and emerging industries; and

  • the accessibility and effectiveness of vocational education for Indigenous students.