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In July 2002, the Minister for Education, Science and Training, Brendan Nelson, asked the Standing Committee on Education and Training to inquire into the place of vocational education in schools, its growth and development and its effectiveness in preparing students for post-school options. The terms of reference of the inquiry were to examine: (a) the range, structure, resourcing and delivery of vocational education programs in schools, including teacher training and the impact of vocational education on other programs; (b) the differences between school-based and other vocational education programs and the resulting qualifications, and the pattern of industry acceptance of school-based programs; (c) vocational education in new and emerging industries; and (d) the accessibility and effectiveness of vocational education for Indigenous students.

This paper is the submission made to the inquiry by the Western Australian Council of State School Organisations (WACSSO). It begins by providing an overview and comments on the current level of provision of vocational education in schools in Western Australia (WA) and outlines WACSSO policy in terms of TAFE colleges and vocational education and training (VET). Specific issues are also addressed in accordance with the terms of reference of the inquiry.

The 'House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Training inquiry into vocational education in schools' website is indexed at TD/TNC 71.725; selected submissions are indexed from TD/TNC 74.303 to TD/TNC 74.327. Show less