Vocational Training and Personalised Learning Plans

The Personalised Learning Plan (PLP) program offers students in Years 9 and 10 a flexible alternative to the standard elective model.

Instead of choosing only two or three classroom electives, students are given one full school day each week to explore real-world, workplace, or course-based learning tailored to their interests and future goals.

The PLP is designed to foster independence, life skills, and career awareness through hands-on experiences in three key learning scenarios:

o Real-World Learning (School-organised): Practical skill development through short-termplacements with local businesses or community mentors (e.g. gardening, repairs, animal care, sewing, cooking, etc.).

o Workplace Learning (Family-organised): Includes part-time work, formal work experience, or TVET placements, especially post-Year 10.

o Course Learning (Student-chosen): May include school electives, external courses, or pathways into university, RTOs, apprenticeships, or traineeships.

Students maintain a Work Journal to reflect on their learning and build a digital portfolio, supported by Career Education sessions that include guest speakers, career planning tools, and resume development.

The PLP program encourages real-world engagement, adaptability, and purpose - helping students make informed decisions about their future.