Guidelines for access to VET courses by students in Years 9 and 10

These are the guiding principles approved by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for access to Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses by students in Years 9 and 10 (Stage 5 of schooling). It also highlights important planning considerations to allow schools and colleges to make appropriate choices for their students in their local context.

• Introduction to guidelines 
• Guiding principles 
• Curriculum pathways 
• School-based apprenticeships and traineeships 
• Planning 
• Further information

The guidelines are currently being updated. Please refer to the existing guidelines for the time being.

For more information, contact:
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