In preparation for students鈥� education and training after Year 10, we have developed some tips and resources to assist parents:
- By staying engaged in education and training, young people will have greater opportunities in learning, life and work.
- Whatever a young person wants to do in life, there is a pathway to take them there. It all starts with education.
- There is more than one way for young people to get where they want to be 鈥� but dropping out of education and training isn鈥檛 one of them.
- The Education Act requires young people to stay in education and training until they finish Year 12, turn 18 or achieve a Certificate III. These conditions apply unless they have an exemption.
What are the education and training options for young people after Year 10?
- A young person can choose any of the following education and training options, or a combination of these options if the provider/s allow:
- Years 11 and 12 at any government or non-government school or college, or a tertiary provider. This may include an Australian School-based Apprenticeship.
- a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification through any registered training organisation
- an apprenticeship or traineeship with an employer.
- Unless otherwise approved, young people will need to participate full time in education and training. They should attend the scheduled school/training hours and following the provider鈥檚 attendance policy for any absences.
- Young people can talk to their school or education provider about combining education and training options. They can also request approval for part-time education and training.
When can a young person leave education and training?
- A young person can stop participating in education and training once they meet one of these leaving requirements:
- they complete Year 12
- they complete a Certificate III
- they turn 18.
- Before 2020, a young person could leave education and training when they reached 17 years of age.
- Young people can have an granted if they have full-time employment of at least 35 hours a week. They can get an exemption for other specific individual circumstances.
What happens if a young person changes options or leaves education and training early?
- Young people who stop participating will receive support to move back into a learning program that is a good fit for them.
- Education and training providers record and share ongoing participation information.
- This information includes if a young person has changed their education and training options. This also applies if a person has stopped participating in education and training.
- If a young person stops attending education and training before they have met one of the above leaving requirements, please talk to their school or training provider about steps to re-engage in learning.
If a young person continues not to participate in any education and training options or reengagement pathway discussions, they may be referred to the Office of the Education Registrar for .
Where can I get more information?
Visit the website:
- Real stories on Tasmanian education pathways.
- Detailed information about the options available after Year 10.
Visit the Year 10 Transition Statements page:
- Information about how schools help students plan for the transition to education and training after Year 10.