Findon Technical College

In reply to the Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5 July 2023). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. B.I. BOYER (Wright—Minister for Education, Training and Skills): I have been advised of the following:

Applicants may be unsuccessful for various reasons. Firstly, year 11 students must meet minimum core skills standards to be accepted into the VET qualifications and technical college program. If they don't meet these standards, they will receive feedback and support to improve their core skills through engagement with their home school. They can reapply the following year and participate in the year 2 program.

Secondly, year 10 students may not be granted placement based on their core skills assessment and/or interview. To be successful, students must demonstrate a genuine desire to pursue a specific industry pathway. They will receive feedback and encouraged to engage in career education programs and industry immersion opportunities with their school throughout the year. They can reapply the following year and participate in the year 2 program.

Lastly, if all placements in the Industry Training Program are full, eligible students will be placed on a waitlist. They will be offered enrolment at the requested technical college when a placement becomes available. The opportunity to attend at one of the other technical college will be available, subject to availability.

Any students who apply for the technical college and are determined unsuccessful will be provided with feedback that will identify areas of the individual student's strengths and areas for improvement. The feedback will accompany various suggested strategies relating to the outlined areas for improvements which will assist in supporting students in their future career pathway and equip students with solutions to work through a process to reapply.