How will the government ensure that quality career advice is provided in Australian Technical Colleges?
Colleges will be required to provide students with access to support and career guidance. Trained career practitioners are integral to the provision of informed and comprehensive career education for students in schools, TAFE, higher education and for those seeking to change their career direction at multiple points across the lifespan. Currently there are no national standards for practitioners in Australia which regulate minimum level qualifications, training, professional development or ethics. The Department of Education, Science and Training is working with the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) to develop professional standards for career practitioners. Stages one and two were completed in March 2005 and included a forum and broad national consultation during late 2004 early 2005. To view relevant documentation and background information on the development of the standards visit the EdNA Online website.
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