Information for parents, students and carers on changes to the school system
The Queensland Government is committed to ensuring that all young people complete at least Year 10, and then go on to gain at least a Queensland Certificate of Education or a certificate III - a competency-based vocational qualification issued through TAFE institutes or registered training providers.
Laws introduced from January 1 2006:
- make it compulsory for young people to stay in school until they finish Year 10, or have turned 16
- requires young people to then participate in education and training for:
- a further two years, or
- until they have gained a Queensland Certificate of Education, or
- until they have gained a certificate III vocational qualification, or
- until they have turned 17 - whichever comes first.
- provide exemptions for young people who enter full-time work after they have completed Year 10, or turned 16.
Queensland 's education and training system is meeting the needs and aspirations of the vast majority of young Queenslanders and helping to transform our state.
For more information on these new laws visit the Department of Education, Training and the Arts. For more information on the Queensland Certificate of Education visit the Queensland Studies Authority website.
For more information on vocational education and training qualifications contact the department on 1800 210 210.
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