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As a result of Commonwealth and State governments' emphasis on broad curriculum offerings in schools, various types of technical and further education (TAFE) and academic (school) link programs are emerging, especially at the postcompulsory level. Traditionally TAFE and academic education are offered by separate departments or agencies, both requiring special facilities, equipment, teaching and learning strategies, staffing, and curriculum materials and support. This leads to problems in linking the school and TAFE sectors in the offering of a broad general education program for students. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate a school-TAFE link for its effectiveness and efficiency in terms of environmental scan, organisational structure, operations, curriculum offerings, costs and benefits, and expected outcomes.