Vocational education and training delivered to secondary students funding policy

The Department of Training and Workforce Development is responsible for funding all school-based apprenticeships and traineeships in Western Australia. The Department also provides a fixed amount of funding for other vocational education and training (VET) delivered to secondary students that is aligned to the workforce development needs of the State. This funding is prioritised for students in their final two years of compulsory schooling who undertake VET as part of the requirements for achieving the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). This policy applies to all...  [+] Show more

The Department of Training and Workforce Development is responsible for funding all school-based apprenticeships and traineeships in Western Australia. The Department also provides a fixed amount of funding for other vocational education and training (VET) delivered to secondary students that is aligned to the workforce development needs of the State. This funding is prioritised for students in their final two years of compulsory schooling who undertake VET as part of the requirements for achieving the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). This policy applies to all training providers contracted by the Department to deliver training to enrolled school students in Western Australia. It does not apply to training delivered on a fee-for-service basis or training funded by another government agency. The policy outlines the eligibility of enrolled school students to access funded courses listed in the Funded list for VET delivered to secondary students. The list is reviewed annually and may be updated throughout the year to reflect changes in training package qualifications and accredited courses.

Edited excerpts from publication.