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Career pathways for youth What options do they really have? Susan Elmasri Manager, Senior Secondary Programs, Swinburne Pathways and Vocational Education Professional Member, Career Education Association of Victoria Professional Member, Victorian Institute of Teachers

Education System in Australia Australian Qualifications Framework Level Secondary School VET University 10   Doctoral Degree (PhD) 9 Masters Degree 8 Vocational Graduate Diploma/Certificate Graduate Certificate/Diploma, Honours 7 Bachelor Degree 6 Advanced Diploma Associate Degree 5 Diploma 4 Certificate IV 3 (year 12 equivalent)  Certificate III 2 (year 10 equivalent)  Certificate II 1 Certificate I Senior Secondary Certificate

Australian Core Skills Framework The ACSF can be used to identify and describe an individual's performance in the core skills of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy, so that training can be targeted to areas of need and an individual's progress monitored over time

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING Education and Training Pathways SECONDARY SCHOOL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING HIGHER EDUCATION UNIVERSITY DOCTORATE MASTERS DEGREE GRADUATE DIPLOMA DEGREE ADVANCED DIPLOMA DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IV YEAR 12 VCE SENIOR VCAL CERTIFICATE III VET in Schools YEAR 11 VCE INTERMEDIATE VCAL CERTIFICATE II CERTIFICATE I YEAR 10 YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9

Transition from School Under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 schooling is compulsory for students aged from 6 until they turn 17. Students of compulsory age are only permitted to leave school if an exemption is in place. Exemptions are only available in certain circumstances. Student will participate in approved education or training Student has an apprenticeship or traineeship Student has a full time job Student will participate in a combination of education/training and employment Other reasons and leaving school is in their best interests

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING (i.e. TAFE) Education and Training Pathways SECONDARY SCHOOL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING (i.e. TAFE) HIGHER EDUCATION UNIVERSITY DOCTORATE MASTERS DEGREE GRADUATE DIPLOMA DEGREE ADVANCED DIPLOMA ASSOCIATE DEGREE UNILINK DIPLOMA ATAR Score CERTIFICATE IV CERTIFICATE III YEAR 12 VCE SENIOR VCAL CERTIFICATE II YEAR 11 VCE INTER.VCAL CERTIFICATE I YEAR 10 YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 = VET in Schools

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING SECONDARY SCHOOL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING VCE VCAL CERTIFICATE III CERTIFICATE II YEAR 10 YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9

Skills First | Victorian Training Guarantee Generally, you are eligible for a government-subsidised training place if you are: an Australian citizen an Australian Permanent Resident (holder of a permanent visa) a New Zealand citizen and are any of the following: under 20 years of age seeking to enrol in a Foundation Skills List course (and do not hold a Diploma or above qualification or are receiving core skills training in other sectors) seeking to enrol in VCE or VCAL seeking to enrol in an apprenticeship 20 years and older and ‘upskilling’ by seeking to enrol in a course at a higher level than your existing qualification. There is a lifetime limit of two subsidised course commencements at each qualification level, regardless of whether you have completed the course.*

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING (VET) Foundation Skills List Courses VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING (VET) Certificate IV in Written and Spoken English - Further Studies Certificate IV in Written and Spoken English - Employment Certificate III in Written and Spoken English Certificate II in Written and Spoken English Certificate I in Written and Spoken English Course in Preliminary Written and Spoken English ADVANCED DIPLOMA DIPLOMA Certificate III in General Education for Adults Certificate II in General Education for Adults Certificate I in General Education for Adults - (Introductory) Course in Initial Education for Adults CERTIFICATE IV CERTIFICATE III CERTIFICATE II CERTIFICATE I

Adult Education and Training Pathways Three entry points to VET and Higher Education AMEP English for newly arrived residents SEE Program LLN for eligible job-seekers Mature Age 21+ years Vocational Education and Training (VET) Apprenticeships/Traineeships Higher Education (University)

Pathways … disclaimer first! This information should be used as a guide only. Pathway options and credit available may vary and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Progression to professional degrees is subject to additional criteria and academic performance. Switching between institutions may vary your eligibility for entry and obtaining course credits.

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Pathway Option #1: Health & Medicine Diploma of Nursing Division 2 Diploma of Nursing Division 2 Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Midwifery Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical Pathway Option #2: Electrical and Engineering Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Certificate II in Electrotechnology

Pathway Option #3: Financial Services Diploma of Financial Services Diploma of Financial Services Bachelor of Business 8 credits / 2nd year Certificate IV in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Case Studies “Sarah” Intermediate VCAL + Certificate II Disengaged Term 3 Year 10 Intermediate VCAL + Certificate II Retail Senior VCAL + Certificate II Retail Employment (Kmart)

Year 11 VCE + VETiS Plumbing Year 11 VCAL + VETiS Plumbing Case Studies “Raymond” Year 11 VCE + VETiS Plumbing Year 11 VCAL + VETiS Plumbing Senior VCAL Apprenticeship 1st Sem Bricklaying 1st year

Case Studies “Jackson” 16 years 5 months, completed year 10 Intermediate VCAL + VETiS Electrotechnology Senior VCAL + Cert III Info. Tech. Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology Mid Year VCAL (core units) Cert III Info. Tech. (11 units)

Case Studies “Aimee” 16 years, DNC year 10, regional exemption required 14 yrs Re-engagement program through school 16 yrs Cert II. Gen. Ed. Adults TAFE partial 18 yrs Diploma of Family Intake and Support Work RTO 15 yrs Cert I Gen. Ed. Adults (Refresh) partial 19 yrs Cert. III in Gen. Ed for Adults TAFE 17 yrs Intermediate VCAL with Cert II Community Services partial

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