Further education and training

Why is lifelong learning important?

• To enable individuals to continue to develop skills and understandings to lead fulfilling lives
• To increase the chances of individuals finding the job they want
• To increase an individual’s skills and make them more employable, more confident and able to take on greater responsibility
• To enable further learning opportunities for people of all ages

There are many avenues open to young people to continue their education and training following compulsory education. Options include:

• Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) at a senior secondary college
• vocational education and training courses run by TAFEWA, senior secondary colleges, some district high schools or a private registered training organisation (RTO)
• online distance learning courses
• bridging courses offered by TAFE or university

It is important for young people to remember that whatever they choose to do, three things are essential:

• making their own choices informed by an understanding of self and available options
• documented and supported planning
• being positive about the future

In Western Australia, post-compulsory education and training are provided by Adult and Community Education (ACE), Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), Senior Secondary Colleges, TAFEWA and the , Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University and the University of Notre Dame, University of Western Australia