Sample of a school career education plan

1. SCHOOL CAREER EDUCATION PLAN
Careers High School
2023
A comprehensive description of the career services and strategies offered at Careers High School in alignment with CICA Benchmarks, the Australian
Blueprint for Career Development, the Professional Standards for Career Development Practitioners, and the School Excellence Framework.

2. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
Pre
HS
Component Element Strategy and outcomes CICA Prof. Standards Blueprint SEF
Primary school programs
- Delivery of PL to
upskill primary
teachers with
career activities
- Embed career
activities into 6-7
transition
program
- Facilitation of high
school students
mentoring
primary students
in relation to
career aspiration
and employability
skills
Service aims and
objectives
 Identify needs of diverse student groups
 Development of employability skills
 Mentorship program
 Stimulate career conversation and aspiration
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters to them and
how they might contribute to society, as well as engage in life,
learning and work
1b Apply career
development theories,
concepts, research, and
associated models and
frameworks to practice
3a Establish and maintain
rapport
3b Use effective verbal
and written
communication skills
3c Work effectively in a
team environment
4b Demonstrate
commitment to
professionalism
5a Recognise and respect
diversity
5b Recognise and respect
diversity
6a Collect, analyse and use
information
6b Keep up-to-date with
emerging technologies and
innovations
S3 Assess the need for,
design, deliver and
evaluate career
development programs
S5 Design, develop,
implement, and evaluate
projects
1. Build and
maintain a positive
self-concept
2.Interact positively
and effectively with
others
5.Particiapte in
lifelong learning
supportive of
career goals
7.Understand the
relationship
between work,
society and the
economy
Learning
Culture
Transitions
&
continuity
of
learning
Student focus  Student centred learning approaches facilitate the development
of career management competencies
 Mapping processes identify how student diversity needs are being
met
 Systems in place to identify at risk or disengaged students
 Identify individual strengths and areas for improvement
People and
resources
 Careers Adviser to design and support colleagues in delivery of
career learning in alignment to the Australian Blueprint of Career
Development
 Student career teams to deliver activities and mentor primary
students
 Latest resources are assessed for currency and accuracy
Partnerships and
community
participation
 Collaboration with local primary schools
 Engagement of local employers to support the career education
strategy

3. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
Year
7
Component Element Strategy and outcomes CICA Prof. Standards Blueprint SEF
Career lessons
- Career program
delivery in
Pastoral care
program
a) Career
personality
b) Inspiration
board
c) Career action
plan
- Development and
tracking of career
action plans
- Development of
employability
skills
Service aims
and objectives
 Integration of career development as a whole school approach
 Development and maintenance of aspiration tracking
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Development of employability skills
 Stimulate career conversation and aspiration
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters to them and
how they might contribute to society, as well as engage in life,
learning and work
1b Apply career development
theories, concepts, research,
and associated models and
frameworks to practice
2b Use labour market
information to assist clients in
job search strategies and
career planning
3a Establish and maintain
rapport
3b Use effective verbal and
written communication skills
3c Work effectively in a team
environment
6a Collect, analyse and use
information
6b Keep up-to-date with
emerging technologies and
innovations
S3 Assess the need for, design,
deliver and evaluate career
development programs
1. Build and
maintain a
positive self-
concept
3.Change and
grow throughout
life
6. Locate and use
career
information
effectively
8. Understand the
changing nature
of life and work
roles
12. Understand,
engage in and
manage the
career-building
process
Curriculum
Curriculum
provision
Student focus  Student centred learning approaches facilitate the development of
career management competencies
 Mapping processes identify how student diversity needs are being
met
 Systems in place to identify at risk or disengaged students
 Identify individual strengths and areas for improvement
 Regular monitoring mechanisms are in place to review student
outcomes.
People and
resources
 A career education team is established and provides support and
direction for the school career education plan
 Year advisors to deliver career development unit as part of Pastoral
care program
 Delivery of Career Tools professional learning to staff
 Careers Adviser to design and support colleagues in delivery of
career learning in alignment to the Australian Blueprint of Career
Development
 Latest resources are assessed for currency and accuracy
Partnerships
and community
participation
 Promotion of career resources to parents
 Opportunities are provided to all students, staff, parents and carers
to access career and pathway information
 Career practitioners have relationships and built networks with key
external stakeholders that support and provide input to school
programs
Diverse student groups
- Development and
tracking of career
action plans
Service aims
and objectives
 Development and maintenance of aspiration tracking
 Increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander retention
 Provide targeted support
 Monitor the development of student career competencies
1b Apply career development
theories, concepts, research,
and associated models and
frameworks to practice
2b Use labour market
information to assist clients in
job search strategies and
career planning
4. Manage
wellbeing,
mental and
physical health
9. Secure/create
and maintain
work
Wellbeing
Individual
learning
needs
Student focus  Removal of systemic barriers so that all students can successfully
identify and develop career management competencies
 Awareness and sensitivity to cultural backgrounds and gender
stereotyping
 Student needs regularly reviewed

4. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
- Involvement in
PLP process
People and
resources
 Careers office is user-friendly with an open door policy ensuring
accessibility to all students
3a Establish and maintain
rapport
3b Use effective verbal and
written communication skills
5a Recognise and respect
diversity
5b Recognise and respect
diversity
6c Identify relevant support
organisations, resources and
services
7a Conduct needs assessment
S2 Apply career counselling
skills
S4 Work with diverse people
10. Make career
enhancing
decisions
Partnerships
and community
participation
 Learning and Support team
 Aboriginal Education team
Parent and community
engagement
- Newsletter
articles
- Alumni page on
Career Tools
- Career Tools
parent login
- School Careers
webpage/
newsletter
- Careers Facebook
page
Service aims
and objectives
 The latest information about school and post-school pathways is
available to all students, parents and carers i.e. higher education,
VET, school based apprenticeships and traineeships
 Pathway information is distributed through a variety of channels
and mediums
 All pathway information is presented as valid and valued options
3a Establish and maintain
rapport
3b Use effective verbal and
written communication skills
6a Collect, analyse and use
information
6b Keep up-to-date with
emerging technologies and
innovations
Educational
Leadership
Community
engagement
Student focus  Specific programs and services are made available to parents and
carers to enable them to participate fully and in an informed
manner in providing career guidance to their children
People and
resources
 The effective use of technology is included in disseminating
information about school and post-school pathway options
 Parents and carers are seen as integral partners in student career
planning
 Annual subscriptions to Career Tools
Partnerships
and community
participation
 Relationships maintained with alumni for profile building
 Certificate of appreciation to employers involved with various
programs to build, nurture and sustain positive school community
relationships
 Promoting positive contributions of local employers among the
community and building partnerships with parents who also double
as employers

5. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
Year
8
Component Element Strategy and outcomes CICA Prof.
Standards
Blueprint SEF
Career lessons
- Career program
delivery in Pastoral
care program
a) Interest test
b) Job research x3
c) ‘Sell me a job’
- Update career
action plan
Service aims
and objectives
 Integration of career development as a whole school approach
 Development and maintenance of aspiration tracking
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Development of employability skills
 Stimulate career conversation and aspiration
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters to them and how they
might contribute to society, as well as engage in life, learning and work
1b Apply career
development
theories, concepts,
research, and
associated models
and frameworks to
practice
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
3a Establish and
maintain rapport
3b Use effective
verbal and written
communication skills
3c Work effectively
in a team
environment
6a Collect, analyse
and use information
6b Keep up-to-date
with emerging
technologies and
innovations
S3 Assess the need
for, design, deliver
and evaluate career
development
programs
3. Change and
grow throughout
life
5. Participate in
lifelong learning
supportive of
career goals
8. Understand the
changing nature
of life and work
roles
12. Understand,
engage in and
manage the
career-building
process
Curriculum
Curriculum
provision
Student focus  Student centred learning approaches facilitate the development of career
management competencies
 Mapping processes identify how student diversity needs are being met
 Systems in place to identify at risk or disengaged students
 Identify individual strengths and areas for improvement
 Regular monitoring mechanisms are in place to review student outcomes.
People and
resources
 A career education team is established and provides support and direction
for the school career education plan
 Year advisors to deliver career development unit as part of Pastoral care
program
 Career Tools professional learning
 Careers Adviser to design and support colleagues in delivery of career
learning in alignment to the Australian Blueprint of Career Development
 Latest resources are assessed for currency and accuracy
Partnerships
and community
participation
 Promotion of career resources to parents
 Opportunities are provided to all students, staff, parents and carers to access
career and pathway information
 Career practitioners have relationships and built networks with key external
stakeholders that support and provide input to school programs

6. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
Vocational exploration
- ShoreTrack
Industry Connect
- Industry roadshows
and excursions
Service aims
and objectives
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Development of employability skills
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters to them and how they
might contribute to society, as well as engage in life, learning and work
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
S6 Liaise with
employers and other
organisations
7.Understand the
relationship
between work,
society and the
economy
12. Understand,
engage in and
manage the
career-building
process
Learning
Culture
Transitions
&
continuity
of
learning
Student focus  Equipping students with skills that will enable them to respond flexibly to
changing opportunities and circumstances throughout their lifetime
 Students are more motivated because they will have a clearer goal in mind in
terms of their subject choices, further education and training and career path
People and
resources
 Careers team and EVET coordinator to promote and manage TVET
applications
 Careers team to liaise with TAFE regarding stage 5 TVET students and YES
opportunities
 Careers Adviser to facilitate industry visits and ShoreTrack program
Partnerships
and community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and community relationships
 Foster links with and gain cooperation of key stakeholders and external
communities including local employers
 Authentic interaction with local industry and businesses
University outreach
- Widening
participation
programs, e.g. SCU
Uni-bound
- Subject specific
programs e.g.
Engineering camps
- Summer and winter
schools
Service aims
and objectives
 Identify career needs of diverse students groups
 Exposure to higher education experiences to promote university aspirations
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
S6 Liaise with
employers and
other organisations
9. Secure/create
and maintain
work
11. Maintain
balanced life and
work roles
Learning
Culture
Transitions
&
continuity
of
learning
Student focus  Equipping students with knowledge and experiences that will enhance
aspiration to higher education
 Foster gifted students in fields of strength in an environment of like-minded
people
People and
resources
 Careers team identify relevant programs and present opportunities
 Careers team to assist in application processes or facilitation of excursion and
incursions
Partnerships
and community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and community relationships
Diverse student groups
- Development and
tracking of career
action plans
- Involvement in PLP
process
Service aims
and objectives
 Development and maintenance of aspiration tracking
 Increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander retention
 Identify and cater to the needs of diverse students groups, including
disengaged students
1b Apply career
development
theories, concepts,
research, and
associated models
and frameworks to
practice
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
4. Manage
wellbeing,
mental and
physical health
9. Secure/create
and maintain
work
10. Make career
enhancing
decisions
Wellbeing
Individual
learning
needs
Student focus  Deal with each student fairly, equitably and without prejudice, respecting
their values, beliefs and life experiences and those of their families and
communities to which they belong
 Ensure that the services provided are culturally appropriate and relevant to
student needs, and valid and reliable concerning the information they
provide

7. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
People and
resources
 Careers team to facilitate involvement in Aboriginal PLP and aspiration
tracking once per semester
 Learning & Support team to assist in targeting students for various programs
strategies and career
planning
3a Establish and
maintain rapport
3b Use effective
verbal and written
communication skills
5a Recognise and
respect diversity
5b Recognise and
respect diversity
6c Identify relevant
support organisations,
resources and services
7a Conduct needs
assessment
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
S4 Work with diverse
people
Partnerships
and community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and community
relationships, e.g. Mid Coast Connect and TAFE
 Foster links with and gain cooperation of key stakeholders and external
communities including employers, TAFE and event coordinators
Parent and community
engagement
- Newsletter articles
- Alumni page on
Career Tools
- Career Tools parent
login
- Industry visits
- School Careers
webpage/
newsletter
- Careers High School
Careers Facebook
page
Service aims
and objectives
 Promote and market services to student, employers, parents and other
agencies
 Involvement of parents - parents, guardians and carers are the number one
influencer of a young persons’ career decision making
 Raising awareness and the profile of career education at Careers High School
3a Establish and
maintain rapport
3b Use effective
verbal and written
communication skills
6a Collect, analyse
and use information
6b Keep up-to-date
with emerging
technologies and
innovations
Student focus  The school community, especially parents, are better informed and more
involved in student career development, and are influencing students’ career
development in positive ways
People and
resources
 Careers team to market and promote services, materials and information to
enhance parents role and communication
 Career Tools annual subscriptions
 Careers team to update Facebook page and provide newsletter articles
Partnerships
and community
participation
 Relationships maintained with alumni for profile building
 Certificate of appreciation to employers involved with various programs to
build, nurture and sustain positive school community relationships
 Promoting positive contributions of local employers among the community
and building partnerships with parents who also double as employers

8. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
Year
9
Component Element Strategy and outcomes CICA Prof. Standards Blueprint SEF
Career lessons
- Career program
delivery in Pastoral care
program
a) Skills & Abilities
b) Career investigator
1
c) Resume writing
- Update career action
plan
Service aims and
objectives
 Integration of career development as a whole school approach
 Development and maintenance of aspiration tracking
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Development of employability skills
 Stimulate career conversation and aspiration
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters to them
and how they might contribute to society, as well as engage in
life, learning and work
1b Apply career
development theories,
concepts, research, and
associated models and
frameworks to practice
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
3a Establish and maintain
rapport
3b Use effective verbal
and written
communication skills
3c Work effectively in a
team environment
6a Collect, analyse and
use information
6b Keep up-to-date with
emerging technologies
and innovations
S3 Assess the need for,
design, deliver and
evaluate career
development programs
3.Change and grow
throughout life
6. Locate and use
career information
effectively
8. Understand the
changing nature of
life and work roles
12. Understand,
engage in and
manage the career-
building process
Curriculum
Curriculum
provision
Student focus  Student centred learning approaches facilitate the development
of career management competencies
 Mapping processes identify how student diversity needs are
being met
 Systems in place to identify at risk or disengaged students
 Identify individual strengths and areas for improvement
 Regular monitoring mechanisms are in place to review student
outcomes
People and resources  A career education team is established and provides support and
direction for the school career education plan
 Year advisors to deliver career development unit as part of
Pastoral care program
 Career Tools professional learning
 Careers Adviser to design and support colleagues in delivery of
career learning in alignment to the Australian Blueprint of
Career Development
 Latest resources are assessed for currency and accuracy
Partnerships and
community
participation
 Promotion of career resources to parents
 Opportunities are provided to all students, staff, parents and
carers to access career and pathway information
 Career practitioners have relationships and built networks with
key external stakeholders that support and provide input to
school programs

9. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
Vocational exploration
- ShoreTrack Let’s Get
Ready
- TAFE YES
- Industry roadshows and
excursions
- TVET FSK
Service aims and
objectives
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Development of employability skills
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters to them
and how they might contribute to society, as well as engage in
life, learning and work
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
S6 Liaise with employers
and other organisations
7.Understand the
relationship
between work,
society and the
economy
12. Understand,
engage in and
manage the career-
building process
Learning
Culture
Transitions
&
continuity
of
learning
Student focus  Equipping students with skills that will enable them to respond
flexibly to changing opportunities and circumstances throughout
their lifetime
 Students are more motivated because they will have a clearer
goal in mind in terms of their subject choices, further education
and training and career path
People and resources  Careers team and EVET coordinator to promote and manage
TVET applications
 Careers team to liaise with TAFE regarding stage 5 TVET students
and YES opportunities
 Careers Adviser to facilitate industry visits and ShoreTrack
programs
Partnerships and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and community
relationships
 Foster links with and gain cooperation of key stakeholders and
external communities including local employers
 Authentic interaction with local industry and businesses
Workplace learning
- White cards
- Work placements for
disengaged students
- Surf Rescue Certificate
- Volunteering
Service aims and
objectives
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Development of employability skills
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters to them
and how they might contribute to society, as well as engage in
life, learning and work
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
6c Identify relevant
support organisations,
resources and services
S6 Liaise with employers
and other organisations
2. Interact
positively and
effectively with
others
5. Participate in
lifelong learning
supportive of
career goals
8. Understand the
changing nature of
life and work roles
Learning
Culture
Transitions
&
continuity
of
learning
Student focus  Equipping students with skills that will enable them to respond
flexibly to changing opportunities and circumstances throughout
their lifetime
 Increase student motivation due to clearer goals in terms of
their subject choices, further education and training and career
path
People and resources  Appropriately informed personnel for approving and managing
compliance for work experience, including visits and phone call
check ins
 SbAT coordinator responsible for approval of training plans,
signing up students to Start My Trade and monitoring progress
Partnerships and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and community
relationships
 Foster links with and gain cooperation of key stakeholders and
external communities including employers, surf club,
volunteering organisations and RTO’s

10. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
University outreach
- Widening participation
programs, e.g. SCU Uni-
bound
- Subject specific
programs e.g.
Engineering camps
- Summer and winter
schools
Service aims and
objectives
 Identify career needs of diverse students groups
 Exposure to higher education experiences to promote university
aspirations
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
S6 Liaise with employers
and other organisations
11. Maintain
balanced life and
work roles
Learning
Culture
Transitions
&
continuity
of
learning
Student focus  Equipping students with knowledge and experiences that will
enhance aspiration to higher education
 Foster gifted students in fields of strength in an environment of
like-minded people
People and resources  Careers team identify relevant programs and present
opportunities
 Careers team to assist in application processes or facilitation of
excursion and incursions
Partnerships and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and community
relationships
Diverse student groups
- Development and
tracking of career
action plans
- Involvement in PLP
process
- Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Health
Careers Expo
- University outreach
Service aims and
objectives
 Development and maintenance of aspiration tracking
 Increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander retention
 Identify and cater to the needs of diverse students groups,
including disengaged students
1b Apply career
development theories,
concepts, research, and
associated models and
frameworks to practice
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
3a Establish and maintain
rapport
3b Use effective verbal
and written
communication skills
5a Recognise and respect
diversity
5b Recognise and respect
diversity
6c Identify relevant
support organisations,
resources and services
7a Conduct needs
assessment
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
S4 Work with diverse
people
9. Secure/create
and maintain work
10. Make career
enhancing decisions
Wellbeing
Individual
learning
needs
Student focus  Deal with each student fairly, equitably and without prejudice,
respecting their values, beliefs and life experiences and those of
their families and communities to which they belong
 Ensure that the services provided are culturally appropriate and
relevant to student needs, and valid and reliable concerning the
information they provide
People and resources  Careers team to facilitate involvement in Aboriginal PLP and
aspiration tracking once per semester
 Learning & Support team to assist in targeting students for
various programs
Partnerships and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and community
relationships, e.g. Mid Coast Connect and TAFE
 Foster links with and gain cooperation of key stakeholders and
external communities including employers, TAFE and event
coordinators

11. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
Parent and community
engagement
- Newsletter articles
- Alumni page on Career
Tools
- Career Tools parent
login
- Industry visits
- Work placements
- School Careers
webpage/ newsletter
- Careers High School
Careers Facebook page
Service aims and
objectives
 Promote and market services to student, employers, parents
and other agencies
 Involvement of parents - parents, guardians and carers are the
number one influencer of a young persons’ career decision
making
 Raising awareness and the profile of career education at
Careers High School
3a Establish and maintain
rapport
3b Use effective verbal
and written
communication skills
6a Collect, analyse and
use information
6b Keep up-to-date with
emerging technologies
and innovations
Student focus  The school community, especially parents, are better informed
and more involved in student career development, and are
influencing students’ career development in positive ways
People and resources  Careers team to market and promote services, materials and
information to enhance parents role and communication
 Career Tools annual subscriptions
 Careers team to update Facebook page and provide newsletter
articles
Partnerships and
community
participation
 Relationships maintained with alumni for profile building
 Certificate of appreciation to employers involved with various
programs to build, nurture and sustain positive school
community relationships
 Promoting positive contributions of local employers among the
community and building partnerships with parents who also
double as employers

12. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
Year
10
Component Element Strategy and outcomes CICA Prof.
Standards
Blueprint SEF
Careers lessons
a) Work values
b) WHS
c) Enterprise audit
d) Interview skills
e) Entrepreneurship
f) E-Portfolio
- Update career action plan
- Activation of NESA
Students Online account
Service aims
and objectives
 Development of knowledge and understanding of students in relation to the
workforce
 Awareness of current labour market trends for successful career decision making
 Development of employability skills
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters to them and how they might
contribute to society, as well as engage in life, learning and work
1b Apply career
development theories,
concepts, research,
and associated models
and frameworks to
practice
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
3a Establish and
maintain rapport
3b Use effective
verbal and written
communication skills
6a Collect, analyse
and use information
6b Keep up-to-date
with emerging
technologies and
innovations
S3 Assess the need
for, design, deliver
and evaluate career
development
programs
3.Change and
grow
4. Manage
wellbeing,
mental and
physical health
throughout life
8. Understand
the changing
nature of life
and work roles
12. Understand,
engage in and
manage the
career-building
process
Effective
classroom
practice
Lesson
planning
Student focus  Student centred learning approaches facilitate the development of career
management competencies
 Mapping processes identify how student diversity needs are being met
 Systems in place to identify at risk or disengaged students
 Identify individual strengths and areas for improvement
 Regular monitoring mechanisms are in place to review student outcomes
People and
resources
 A career education team is established and provides support and direction for the
school career education plan
 Career Tools annual subscription
 Career Tools professional learning
 Careers Adviser to deliver career learning in alignment to the Australian Blueprint
of Career Development
 Latest resources are assessed for currency and accuracy
Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Promotion of career resources to parents
 Opportunities are provided to all students, staff, parents and carers to access
career and pathway information
 Career practitioners have relationships and built networks with key external
stakeholders that support and provide input to school programs
Vocational exploration
- TAFE FSK
a) Trades
b) Opal Dreaming
- TAFE YES
- Industry roadshows and
excursions
- Career expo
- ShoreTrack I Am Ready
Service aims
and objectives
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Development of employability skills
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters to them and how they might
contribute to society, as well as engage in life, learning and work
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
S6 Liaise with
employers and other
organisations
7.Understand
the relationship
between work,
society and the
economy
12. Understand,
engage in and
manage the
career-building
process
Student focus  Equipping students with skills that will enable them to respond flexibly to
changing opportunities and circumstances throughout their lifetime
 Students are more motivated because they will have a clearer goal in mind in
terms of their subject choices, further education and training and career path
People and
resources
 Careers team and EVET coordinator to promote and manage TVET applications
 Careers team to liaise with TAFE regarding stage 5 TVET students and YES
opportunities
 Careers Adviser to facilitate industry visits, ShoreTrack program and career expo
excursion

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Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and community relationships
 Foster links with and gain cooperation of key stakeholders and external
communities including local employers
 Authentic interaction with local industry and businesses
Workplace learning
- White card
- Work experience
- Accelerated SBATs
- Ongoing work placement
- Surf Rescue Certificate
- Volunteering
Service aims
and objectives
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Development of employability skills
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters to them and how they might
contribute to society, as well as engage in life, learning and work
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
6c Identify relevant
support organisations,
resources and services
S6 Liaise with
employers and other
organisations
2. Interact
positively and
effectively with
others
5. Participate in
lifelong learning
supportive of
career goals
8. Understand
the changing
nature of life
and work roles
Student focus  Equipping students with skills that will enable them to respond flexibly to
changing opportunities and circumstances throughout their lifetime
 Increase student motivation due to clearer goals in terms of their subject choices,
further education and training and career path
People and
resources
 Appropriately informed personnel for approving and managing compliance for
work experience, including visits and phone call check ins
 SbAT coordinator responsible for approval of training plans, signing up students
to Start My Trade and monitoring progress
Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and community relationships
 Foster links with and gain cooperation of key stakeholders and external
communities including employers, surf club, volunteering organisations and RTO’s
Subject selections
- Development of subject
booklet
- Student subject market
- Parent information
session
- Creation of subject lines
- Subject interviews
- Getting a USI
- Master classes
Service aims
and objectives
 To guide students through a comprehensive process designed to provide clear
information and opportunities to research appropriate subject choices
 Increase the decision making capacity of students by decreasing the number of
students who make changes at the commencement of year 11
1b Apply career
development
theories, concepts,
research, and
associated models
and frameworks to
practice
2b Use labour
market
information to
assist clients in job
search strategies
and career
planning
3b Use effective
verbal and written
communication
skills
6. Locate and
use career
information
effectively
9.
Secure/create
and maintain
work
Learning
Culture
Transitions
&
continuity
of
learning
Student focus  Increase student motivation due to clearer goals in terms of their subject choices,
further education and training and career path
 Students to make informed and valued decisions
People and
resources
 Careers team to create timeline for efficient scheduling of events including
curriculum meetings and release of subject lines
 CA to consult with Head Teachers for correct information and subject offerings to
advertise in booklet
 Faculty representatives be available for ‘subject markets’ and parent information
sessions
 Appropriate staff to undertake interviews and follow the checklist
 Head Teacher of Teaching and Learning to coordinate master classes
 Maintenance of subject selection websites by careers team
Partnerships
and
 Parent notification of information evening and interview requirements
 Partner with appropriate alumni to provide and promote a range of advice to
students
 Promotion of materials for alternate options, e.g. TVET & SCU Head Start

14. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
community
participation
 Promotion of UAC’s year 10 guide 3c Work effectively
in a team
environment
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
General career counselling
- Subject adjustments
- Personalised resume and
cover letter writing
appointments
- Tertiary course advice
- Interview advice
- Moving away from home
and accommodation
advice
Service aims
and objectives
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters to them and how they might
contribute to society, as well as engage in life, learning and work
1b Apply career
development theories,
concepts, research,
and associated models
and frameworks to
practice
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
3a Establish and
maintain rapport
3b Use effective
verbal and written
communication skills
4a Apply the CICA
Code of Ethics
5a Recognise and
respect diversity
5b Recognise and
respect diversity
7a Conduct needs
assessment
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
1. Build and
maintain a
positive
self-
concept
4. Manage
wellbeing,
mental and
physical health
5. Participate in
lifelong learning
supportive of
career goals
Student focus  equipping students with skills that will enable them to respond flexibly to
changing opportunities and circumstances throughout their lifetime
 students are more motivated because they will have a clearer goal in mind in
terms of their subject choices, further education and training and career path
People and
resources
 Suitably qualified career development practitioners to deliver quality and current
advice
 Careers office appropriately equipped with space to deal with private one on one
discussions or small groups
 Resourced with appropriate technology such as computers, printer, copier and
scanner
Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Connect students with relevant industry, university or organisation to assist
Administration and record keeping
- NESA Confirmation of
entry
- NESA grade entry
- EVET
Service aims
and objectives
 Seek and participate in continuing professional development (CPD) in order to
remain current with innovations and trends in the contexts, processes and
content of career development
 Maintenance of student records, enrolments and monitoring systems
 Use of reporting and data to inform and evaluate resourcing needs
1a Describe major
career development
theories, concepts,
research, and
associated models and
frameworks
2a Source, understand
and apply credible,
reliable labour market
Student focus  School leaders have confidence that their career education plan offers quality
outcomes for students
 Student records are accurately maintained
 Funds are allocated to best suit student need

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School Career Education Plan
2023
- SbAT and workplace
monitoring
- Career Tools interaction
log
- Career Tools
- Teacher PD and PDP
- Budget and resourcing
- Annual report
- School to work report
People and
resources
 School career education plan budget reviewed annually by leadership team and
amended to support initiatives as required
 School leadership supports career development practitioners through appropriate
professional learning linked to CICA Professional Standards
 Professionally qualified career development practitioners are employed
 Ongoing professional development is necessary for school Careers Advisers to
remain current in the profession and comply with NESA Teacher Accreditation or
the ACT Teacher Quality Institute.
 The Careers Advisers Association of NSW & ACT Inc., Professional Development
Policy requires its members to complete 15 hours of relevant professional
development each calendar year
 Deadlines are met for NESA and EVET with appropriate systems in place
information that is
free of bias
4a Apply the CICA
Code of Ethics
4b Demonstrate
commitment to
professionalism
4c Demonstrate
commitment to and
evidence of lifelong
learning
6b Keep up-to-date
with emerging
technologies and
innovations
7b Follow case and/or
project management
procedures
7c Use enterprise skills
7d Evaluate the
service provided to
clients
S3 Assess the need
for, design, deliver
and evaluate career
development
programs
S5 Design, develop,
implement, and
evaluate projects
S7 Conduct research
Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Immersion in the Clarence Coffs Careers Adviser Network and attendance at
network meetings to combine initiatives and excursions
 Employer and RTO’s compliant in training plan arrangements and monitoring of
SbATs
University outreach
- Widening participation
programs, e.g. MQ LEAP
- Subject specific programs
e.g. Engineering camps
- Summer and winter
schools
Service aims
and objectives
 Identify career needs of diverse students groups
 Exposure to higher education experiences to promote university aspirations
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
S6 Liaise with
employers and other
organisations
11. Maintain
balanced life
and work roles
Student focus  Equipping students with knowledge and experiences that will enhance aspiration
to higher education
 Foster gifted students in fields of strength in an environment of like-minded
people
People and
resources
 Careers team identify relevant programs and present opportunities
 Careers team to assist in application processes or facilitation of excursion and
incursions

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School Career Education Plan
2023
Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and community relationships
Diverse student groups
- Development and
tracking of career action
plans
- Involvement in PLP
process
- Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Health
Careers Expo
- Elsa Dixon SbATs
- University outreach
- Disability expo
- TVET Trades
- TVET Opal Dreaming
- Targeted employment
programs
Service aims
and objectives
 Development and maintenance of aspiration tracking
 Increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander retention
 Identify and cater to the needs of diverse students groups, including disengaged
students
1b Apply career
development theories,
concepts, research,
and associated models
and frameworks to
practice
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
3a Establish and
maintain rapport
3b Use effective
verbal and written
communication skills
5a Recognise and
respect diversity
5b Recognise and
respect diversity
6c Identify relevant
support organisations,
resources and services
7a Conduct needs
assessment
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
S4 Work with
diverse people
4. Manage
wellbeing,
mental and
physical health
9.
Secure/create
and maintain
work
10. Make
career
enhancing
decisions
Wellbeing
Individual
learning
needs
Student focus  Deal with each student fairly, equitably and without prejudice, respecting their
values, beliefs and life experiences and those of their families and communities to
which they belong
 Ensure that the services provided are culturally appropriate and relevant to
student needs, and valid and reliable concerning the information they provide
People and
resources
 Careers team to facilitate involvement in Aboriginal PLP and aspiration tracking
once per semester
 Learning & Support team to assist in targeting students for various programs
Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and community relationships,
e.g. Mid Coast Connect and TAFE
 Foster links with and gain cooperation of key stakeholders and external
communities including employers, TAFE and event coordinators
Parent and community
engagement
- Newsletter articles
Service aims
and objectives
 Promote and market services to student, employers, parents and other agencies
 Involvement of parents - parents, guardians and carers are the number one
influencer of a young persons’ career decision making
 Raising awareness and the profile of career education at Careers High School
3a Establish and
maintain rapport
3b Use effective
verbal and written
communication skills
6a Collect, analyse
and use information
Student focus  The school community, especially parents, are better informed and more involved
in student career development, and are influencing students’ career development
in positive ways

17. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
- Alumni page on Career
Tools
- Career Tools parent login
- Industry visits
- Work placements
- Careers expo
- Parent information
evening
- School Careers webpage/
newsletter
- Careers High School
Careers Facebook page
People and
resources
 Careers team to market and promote services, materials and information to
enhance parents role and communication
 Career Tools annual subscriptions
 Careers team to update Facebook page and provide newsletter articles
6b Keep up-to-date
with emerging
technologies and
innovations
Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Relationships maintained with alumni for profile building
 Certificate of appreciation to employers involved with various programs to build,
nurture and sustain positive school community relationships
 Promoting positive contributions of local employers among the community and
building partnerships with parents who also double as employers

18. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
Year
11
Component Element Strategy and outcomes CICA Prof. Standards Blueprint SEF
General career counselling
- Subject adjustments
- Personalised resume
and cover letter
writing appointments
- Tertiary course
advice
- Interview advice
- Moving away from
home and
accommodation
advice
- Activation of NESA
Students Online
account
Service aims and
objectives
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters to
them and how they might contribute to society, as well as
engage in life, learning and work
1b Apply career
development theories,
concepts, research, and
associated models and
frameworks to practice
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
3a Establish and maintain
rapport
3b Use effective verbal
and written
communication skills
4a Apply the CICA Code of
Ethics
5a Recognise and respect
diversity
5b Recognise and respect
diversity
7a Conduct needs
assessment
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
1. Build and
maintain a positive
self-concept
3. Change and grow
throughout life
5. Participate in
lifelong learning
supportive of career
goals
6. Locate and use
career information
effectively
8. Understand the
changing nature of
life and work roles
12. Understand,
engage in and
manage the career-
building process
Student focus  equipping students with skills that will enable them to
respond flexibly to changing opportunities and
circumstances throughout their lifetime
 students are more motivated because they will have a
clearer goal in mind in terms of their subject choices,
further education and training and career path
People and resources  Suitably qualified career development practitioners to
deliver quality and current advice
 Careers office appropriately equipped with space to deal
with private one on one discussions or small groups
 Resourced with appropriate technology such as computers,
printer, copier and scanner
Partnerships and
community
participation
 Connect students with relevant industry, university or
organisation to assist

Workplace Learning
- VET WP
- SBATs
- Whitecard
- First Aid
- Volunteering
Service aims and
objectives
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Development of employability skills
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters to
them and how they might contribute to society, as well as
engage in life, learning and work
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
6c Identify relevant
support organisations,
resources and services
S6 Liaise with employers
and other organisations
2. Interact positively
and effectively with
others
5. Participate in
lifelong learning
supportive of career
goals
8. Understand the
changing nature of
life and work roles
Student focus  Equipping students with skills that will enable them to
respond flexibly to changing opportunities and
circumstances throughout their lifetime
 Increase student motivation due to clearer goals in terms
of their subject choices, further education and training and
career path
People and resources  Appropriately informed personnel for approving and
managing compliance for work experience, including visits
and phone call check ins

19. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
 SbAT coordinator responsible for approval of training
plans, signing up students to Start My Trade and
monitoring progress
Partnerships and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and
community relationships
 Foster links with and gain cooperation of key stakeholders
and external communities including employers, surf club,
volunteering organisations and RTO’s
Administration and record
keeping
- NESA Confirmation of
entry
- NESA grade entry
- EVET
- SbAT and workplace
monitoring
- Career Tools
interaction log
- Career Tools
- Teacher PD and PDP
- Budget and
resourcing
- Annual report
- School to work report
Service aims and
objectives
 Seek and participate in continuing professional
development (CPD) in order to remain current with
innovations and trends in the contexts, processes and
content of career development
 Maintenance of student records, enrolments and
monitoring systems
 Use of reporting and data to inform and evaluate
resourcing needs
1a Describe major career
development theories,
concepts, research, and
associated models and
frameworks
2a Source, understand and
apply credible, reliable
labour market information
that is free of bias
4a Apply the CICA Code of
Ethics
4b Demonstrate
commitment to
professionalism
4c Demonstrate
commitment to and
evidence of lifelong
learning
6b Keep up-to-date with
emerging technologies
and innovations
7b Follow case and/or
project management
procedures
7c Use enterprise skills
7d Evaluate the service
provided to clients
S3 Assess the need for,
design, deliver and
evaluate career
development programs
S5 Design, develop,
implement, and evaluate
projects
Student focus  School leaders have confidence that their career education
plan offers quality outcomes for students
 Student records are accurately maintained
 Funds are allocated to best suit student need
People and resources  School career education plan budget reviewed annually by
leadership team and amended to support initiatives as
required
 School leadership supports career development
practitioners through appropriate professional learning
linked to CICA Professional Standards
 Professionally qualified career development practitioners
are employed
 Ongoing professional development is necessary for school
Careers Advisers to remain current in the profession and
comply with NESA Teacher Accreditation or the ACT
Teacher Quality Institute.
 The Careers Advisers Association of NSW & ACT Inc.,
Professional Development Policy requires its members to
complete 15 hours of relevant professional development
each calendar year
 Deadlines are met for NESA and EVET with appropriate
systems in place

20. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
Partnerships and
community
participation
 Immersion in the Clarence Coffs Careers Adviser Network
and attendance at network meetings to combine initiatives
and excursions
 Employer and RTO’s compliant in training plan
arrangements and monitoring of SbATs
S7 Conduct research
Vocational exploration
- VET
- TVET
- Industry roadshows
and excursions
- Post school options
expo
Service aims and
objectives
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Development of employability skills
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters to
them and how they might contribute to society, as well as
engage in life, learning and work
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
S6 Liaise with employers
and other organisations
7.Understand the
relationship
between work,
society and the
economy
12. Understand,
engage in and
manage the career-
building process
Student focus  Equipping students with skills that will enable them to
respond flexibly to changing opportunities and
circumstances throughout their lifetime
 Students are more motivated because they will have a
clearer goal in mind in terms of their subject choices,
further education and training and career path
People and resources  Careers team and EVET coordinator to promote and
manage TVET applications
 Careers team to liaise with TAFE regarding stage 5 TVET
students and YES opportunities
 Careers Adviser to facilitate industry visits and career expo
excursion
Partnerships and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and
community relationships
 Foster links with and gain cooperation of key stakeholders
and external communities including local employers
 Authentic interaction with local industry and businesses
Diverse student groups
- Development and
tracking of career
action plans
- Involvement in PLP
process
- Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Health
Careers Expo
- Elsa Dixon SbATs
Service aims and
objectives
 Development and maintenance of aspiration tracking
 Increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander retention
 Identify and cater to the needs of diverse students groups,
including disengaged students
1b Apply career
development theories,
concepts, research, and
associated models and
frameworks to practice
2b Use labour market
information to assist
clients in job search
strategies and career
planning
3a Establish and maintain
rapport
4. Manage
wellbeing, mental
and physical health
9. Secure/create
and maintain work
10. Make career
enhancing
decisions
Wellbeing
Individual
learning
needs
Student focus  Deal with each student fairly, equitably and without
prejudice, respecting their values, beliefs and life
experiences and those of their families and communities to
which they belong
 Ensure that the services provided are culturally
appropriate and relevant to student needs, and valid and
reliable concerning the information they provide
People and resources  Careers team to facilitate involvement in Aboriginal PLP
and aspiration tracking once per semester

21. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
- University outreach
- Disability expo
- TVET Trades
- TVET Opal Dreaming
- Targeted
employment
programs
 Learning & Support team to assist in targeting students for
various programs
3b Use effective verbal
and written
communication skills
5a Recognise and respect
diversity
5b Recognise and respect
diversity
6c Identify relevant
support organisations,
resources and services
7a Conduct needs
assessment
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
S4 Work with diverse
people
Partnerships and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and
community relationships, e.g. Mid Coast Connect and TAFE
 Foster links with and gain cooperation of key stakeholders
and external communities including employers, TAFE and
event coordinators
Parent and community
engagement
- Newsletter articles
- Alumni page on
Career Tools
- Industry visits
- Work placements
- Post school options
expo
- School Careers
webpage/ newsletter
- Careers High School
Careers Facebook
page
- Parent information
evening
Service aims and
objectives
 Promote and market services to student, employers,
parents and other agencies
 Involvement of parents - parents, guardians and carers are
the number one influencer of a young persons’ career
decision making
 Raising awareness and the profile of career education at
Careers High School
3a Establish and maintain
rapport
3b Use effective verbal
and written
communication skills
6a Collect, analyse and use
information
6b Keep up-to-date with
emerging technologies
and innovations
Student focus  The school community, especially parents, are better
informed and more involved in student career
development, and are influencing students’ career
development in positive ways
People and resources  Careers team to market and promote services, materials
and information to enhance parents role and
communication
 Career Tools annual subscriptions
 Careers team to update Facebook page and provide
newsletter articles
Partnerships and
community
participation
 Relationships maintained with alumni for profile building
 Certificate of appreciation to employers involved with
various programs to build, nurture and sustain positive
school community relationships
 Promoting positive contributions of local employers among
the community and building partnerships with parents
who also double as employers

22. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
University outreach
- Widening
participation
programs, e.g. SCU
Head Start
- Subject specific
programs e.g.
Engineering camps,
UNSW Rural Medical
WE
- Summer and winter
schools
- Post-school options
expo
Service aims and
objectives
 Identify career needs of diverse students groups
 Exposure to higher education experiences to promote
university aspirations
S2 Apply career
counselling skills
S6 Liaise with employers
and other organisations
11. Maintain
balanced life and
work roles
Student focus  Equipping students with knowledge and experiences that
will enhance aspiration to higher education
 Foster gifted students in fields of strength in an
environment of like-minded people
People and resources  Careers team identify relevant programs and present
opportunities
 Careers team to assist in application processes or
facilitation of excursion and incursions
Partnerships and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and
community relationships

23. Careers High School
School Career Education Plan
2023
Year
12
Component Element Strategy and outcomes CICA Prof. Standards Blueprint SEF
General career counselling
- Subject
adjustments
- Personalised
resume and cover
letter writing
appointments
- Tertiary course
advice
- Interview advice
- Moving away from
home and
accommodation
advice
- Student exit
interviews
- Activation of NESA
Students Online
account
Service aims
and objectives
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters
to them and how they might contribute to society, as
well as engage in life, learning and work
1b Apply career
development theories,
concepts, research, and
associated models and
frameworks to practice
2b Use labour market
information to assist clients
in job search strategies and
career planning
3a Establish and maintain
rapport
3b Use effective verbal and
written communication skills
4a Apply the CICA Code of
Ethics
5a Recognise and respect
diversity
5b Recognise and respect
diversity
7a Conduct needs
assessment
S2 Apply career counselling
skills
1. Build and maintain a
positive self-concept
3. Change and grow
throughout life
5. Participate in lifelong
learning supportive of
career goals
6. Locate and use career
information effectively
8. Understand the
changing nature of life
and work roles
12. Understand, engage
in and manage the
career-building process
Student focus  equipping students with skills that will enable them to
respond flexibly to changing opportunities and
circumstances throughout their lifetime
 students are more motivated because they will have a
clearer goal in mind in terms of their subject choices,
further education and training and career path
 Developing informed career and transition plans and
taking purposeful action towards a successful post
school transition
People and
resources
 Suitably qualified career development practitioners to
deliver quality and current advice
 Careers office appropriately equipped with space to
deal with private one on one discussions or small
groups
 Resourced with appropriate technology such as
computers, printer, copier and scanner
Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Connect students with relevant industry, university or
organisation to assist

Workplace Learning
- VET WP
- SBATs
- RSA/RCG
- White card
- First Aid
- Volunteering
Service aims
and objectives
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Development of employability skills
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters
to them and how they might contribute to society, as
well as engage in life, learning and work
2b Use labour market
information to assist clients
in job search strategies and
career planning
6c Identify relevant support
organisations, resources and
services
S6 Liaise with employers and
other organisations
2. Interact positively and
effectively with others
5. Participate in lifelong
learning supportive of
career goals
8. Understand the
changing nature of life
and work roles
Student focus  Equipping students with skills that will enable them to
respond flexibly to changing opportunities and
circumstances throughout their lifetime
 Increase student motivation due to clearer goals in
terms of their subject choices, further education and
training and career path

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People and
resources
 Appropriately informed personnel for approving and
managing compliance for work experience, including
visits and phone call check ins
 SbAT coordinator responsible for approval of training
plans, signing up students to Start My Trade and
monitoring progress
Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and
community relationships
 Foster links with and gain cooperation of key
stakeholders and external communities including
employers, surf club, volunteering organisations and
RTO’s
University application
process
- Student and parent
information
sessions
- Admission Centre
applications
- Early entry
applications
- Educational Access
Scheme
applications
- Early entry ratings
- Scholarships
- University open
days
- Post school options
expo
- University
roadshow
- Year 12 ‘What’s
Next?’ sessions
Service aims
and objectives
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Exposure to higher education experiences to promote
university aspirations
S2 Apply career counselling
skills
S6 Liaise with employers and
other organisations
6. Locate and use career
information effectively
9. Secure/create and
maintain work
Student focus  Equipping students with knowledge and experiences
that will enhance aspiration to higher education
 Foster gifted students in fields of strength in an
environment of like-minded people
People and
resources
 Careers team identify relevant programs and present
opportunities
 Careers team to assist in application processes or
facilitation of excursion and incursions
Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and
community relationships

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Administration and record
keeping
- NESA Confirmation
of entry
- NESA assessment
entry
- EVET
- SbAT and
workplace
monitoring
- Career Tools
interaction log
- Career Tools
Teacher PD and
PDP
- Budget and
resourcing
- Annual report
- School to work
report
Service aims
and objectives
 Seek and participate in continuing professional
development (CPD) in order to remain current with
innovations and trends in the contexts, processes and
content of career development
 Maintenance of student records, enrolments and
monitoring systems
 Use of reporting and data to inform and evaluate
resourcing needs
1a Describe major career
development theories,
concepts, research, and
associated models and
frameworks
2a Source, understand and
apply credible, reliable
labour market information
that is free of bias
4a Apply the CICA Code of
Ethics
4b Demonstrate
commitment to
professionalism
4c Demonstrate
commitment to and
evidence of lifelong learning
6b Keep up-to-date with
emerging technologies and
innovations
7b Follow case and/or
project management
procedures
7c Use enterprise skills
7d Evaluate the service
provided to clients
S3 Assess the need for,
design, deliver and evaluate
career development
programs
S5 Design, develop,
implement, and evaluate
projects
S7 Conduct research
Professional
Standards
Improvement
of
practice
Accreditation
Student focus  School leaders have confidence that their career
education plan offers quality outcomes for students
 Student records are accurately maintained
 Funds are allocated to best suit student need
People and
resources
 School career education plan budget reviewed
annually by leadership team and amended to support
initiatives as required
 School leadership supports career development
practitioners through appropriate professional
learning linked to CICA Professional Standards
 Professionally qualified career development
practitioners are employed
 Ongoing professional development is necessary for
school Careers Advisers to remain current in the
profession and comply with NESA Teacher
Accreditation or the ACT Teacher Quality Institute.
 The Careers Advisers Association of NSW & ACT Inc.,
Professional Development Policy requires its members
to complete 15 hours of relevant professional
development each calendar year
 Deadlines are met for NESA and EVET with
appropriate systems in place
School
planning,
implementation,
and
reporting
Annual
report
Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Immersion in the Clarence Coffs Careers Adviser
Network and attendance at network meetings to
combine initiatives and excursions
 Employer and RTO’s compliant in training plan
arrangements and monitoring of SbATs
Diverse student groups Service aims
and objectives
 Development and maintenance of aspiration tracking
 Increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
retention
1b Apply career
development theories,
concepts, research, and
4. Manage wellbeing,
mental and physical
health
Wellb
eing
Individ
ual
learnin
g
needs

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- Development and
tracking of career
action plans
- Involvement in PLP
process
- Aboriginal and
Torres Strait
Islander Health
Careers Expo
- Elsa Dixon SbATs
- University
outreach guests
and zooms
- Disability expo
- TVET Trades
- TVET Opal
Dreaming
- Targeted
employment
programs
 Identify and cater to the needs of diverse students
groups, including disengaged students
associated models and
frameworks to practice
2b Use labour market
information to assist clients
in job search strategies and
career planning
3a Establish and maintain
rapport
3b Use effective verbal and
written communication skills
5a Recognise and respect
diversity
5b Recognise and respect
diversity
6c Identify relevant support
organisations, resources and
services
7a Conduct needs
assessment
S2 Apply career counselling
skills
S4 Work with diverse people
9. Secure/create and
maintain work
10. Make career
enhancing decisions
Student focus  Deal with each student fairly, equitably and without
prejudice, respecting their values, beliefs and life
experiences and those of their families and
communities to which they belong
 Ensure that the services provided are culturally
appropriate and relevant to student needs, and valid
and reliable concerning the information they provide
People and
resources
 Careers team to facilitate involvement in Aboriginal
PLP and aspiration tracking once per semester
 Learning & Support team to assist in targeting
students for various programs
Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and
community relationships, e.g. Mid Coast Connect and
TAFE
 Foster links with and gain cooperation of key
stakeholders and external communities including
employers, TAFE and event coordinators
Vocational exploration
- VET
- TVET
- Industry
roadshows and
excursions
- Post school
options expo
Service aims
and objectives
 Identify needs of diverse students groups
 Development of employability skills
 Students gain a sense of who they are, what matters
to them and how they might contribute to society, as
well as engage in life, learning and work
2b Use labour market
information to assist clients
in job search strategies and
career planning
S2 Apply career counselling
skills
S6 Liaise with employers and
other organisations
7.Understand the
relationship between
work, society and the
economy
12. Understand, engage
in and manage the
career-building process
Student focus  Equipping students with skills that will enable them to
respond flexibly to changing opportunities and
circumstances throughout their lifetime
 Students are more motivated because they will have a
clearer goal in mind in terms of their subject choices,
further education and training and career path
People and
resources
 Careers team and EVET coordinator to promote and
manage TVET applications
 Careers team to liaise with TAFE regarding stage 5
TVET students and YES opportunities
 Careers Adviser to facilitate industry visits and career
expo excursion

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Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Develop appropriate student, colleague, agency and
community relationships
 Foster links with and gain cooperation of key
stakeholders and external communities including local
employers
 Authentic interaction with local industry and
businesses
Parent and community
engagement
- Newsletter articles
- Alumni page on
Career Tools
- School Careers
webpage/
newsletter
- Careers High
School Careers
Facebook page
- Industry visits
- Work placements
- Post school
options expo
- Parent information
evening
Service aims
and objectives
 Promote and market services to student, employers,
parents and other agencies
 Involvement of parents - parents, guardians and
carers are the number one influencer of a young
persons’ career decision making
 Raising awareness and the profile of career education
at Careers High School
3a Establish and maintain
rapport
3b Use effective verbal and
written communication skills
6a Collect, analyse and use
information
6b Keep up-to-date with
emerging technologies and
innovations
Student focus  The school community, especially parents, are better
informed and more involved in student career
development, and are influencing students’ career
development in positive ways
People and
resources
 Careers team to market and promote services,
materials and information to enhance parents role
and communication
 Career Tools annual subscriptions
 Careers team to update Facebook page and provide
newsletter articles
Partnerships
and
community
participation
- Relationships maintained with alumni for profile
building on custom page on Career Tools
 Certificate of appreciation to employers involved with
various programs to build, nurture and sustain
positive school community relationships
 Promoting positive contributions of local employers
among the community and building partnerships with
parents who also double as employers

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Post
HS
Component Element Strategy and outcomes CICA Prof. Standards Blueprint SEF
Destination survey
- Data collection
for nomination of
Dux and annual
reporting
- Monitoring of
post school
outcomes
Service aims
and objectives
 Understand and apply a range of evaluation strategies to assess career
development programs and ensure accountability
 Provide evidence to assist in service promotion and enhancement
3a Establish and maintain
rapport
3b Use effective verbal and
written communication skills
4b Demonstrate
commitment to
professionalism
6a Collect, analyse and use
information
7a Conduct needs
assessment
7b Follow case and/or
project management
procedures
7d Evaluate the service
provided to clients
S3 Assess the need for,
design, deliver and evaluate
career development
programs
7.Understand
the
relationship
between
work, society
and the
economy
9.
Secure/create
and maintain
work
Data
Skills
and
Use
Student focus  Measure outcomes to further improve future student career programs
and services
 Monitor student’s situation and progress

People and
resources
 Apply appropriate methods of survey and reporting including interviews
and use of Career Tools destination survey

Partnerships
and
community
participation

School leaver pack
- Instructions on
how to retrieve
RoSA
- Contact of TAFE
campus
- Employment
support services
and programs,
e.g. Mid Coast
Connect & ETC
- My Future
Workforce
Service aims
and objectives
 Development of employability skills
 Transition to employment and/or further education and training and
working towards ongoing career self-management
7b Follow case and/or
project management
procedures
6. Locate and
use career
information
effectively
12.
Understand,
engage in and
manage the
career-
building
process
Student focus  Work in the best interest of the student to enable downloadable RoSA
People and
resources
 Student leaver support letter to be posted and emailed to student upon
unenrolment
Partnerships
and
community
participation
 Connecting student leavers with support and employment programs
outside of school
 Coordinate and cooperate at intra- and inter- agency levels to
encourage positive student outcomes

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